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N8311Q2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply173 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B26E · 26,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
173
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Jun 26, 2012
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jun 12, 2012

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
737-8H4
Year
2012
Serial number
38808
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
143
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A16WE
Mode S code
AB5E9B

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b26e
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
26,300 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2012 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
  2. 2001Hartford Holding CorpWilmington, DE · different airframe: Cessna U206f S/N U20603172

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (21)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-8H4)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8H4)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8H4)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-8H4)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-8H4)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (173)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeAug 15, 2026

    ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS COMMON TO BATTERY PACK M1675 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED AND PERFORMED GOOD INSTALLATION TEST OF EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1675 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseMay 18, 2026

    R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE NEEDS SECURED. RESECURED R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 52-11-31-400-802, STEP G5.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseMay 18, 2026

    L2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE NEEDS SECURED. RESECURED L2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 52-13-31-400-802 STEP G5.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · psu · faultedFeb 15, 2026

    READING LIGHT AT SEAT 11A WILL NOT TURN OFF, HEAT ODOR. CW SMOKE IN CABIN INSPECT IAW FIM 21-00, TASK 806. NO DEFECTS FOUND. REMOVED PSU AT SEAT 11A IAW AMM 25-23-61, INSPECT AND REINSTALLED, NO DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · megaphone · inoperativeJan 20, 2026

    FWD MEGAPHONE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00-SWA-804-NG-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeDec 9, 2025

    EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING AT ROWS 1 & 2 DEF WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. R & R THE SECTION OF EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK PHOTOLUMINESCENT LIGHTING AT 1 AND 2 DEF IAW AMM 33-51-15.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · megaphone · inoperativeOct 22, 2025

    FWD GALLEY MEGAPHONE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD GALLED MEGAPHONE IAW SIP.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeOct 10, 2025

    AFT RIGHT SIDE 4 EACH EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT BATTERY PACK RT IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · dislodgedJul 24, 2025

    L1 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE FELL OUT OF THE BOX UPON OPENING DOOR POST FLIGHT. REINSTALLED FWD ENTRY DOOR SLIDE PER MT 725-61-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJun 11, 2025

    FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK M2816 PER AMM 33-51-06 OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 173 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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