Aircraft record

N8315C2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Mar 2025)21 ADs may apply185 service difficulty reports

Registration: Valid; expires Jul 31, 2028
Based in: Dallas, TX; owner city / state
Engine: CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust; Cfm Intl
Owners: 1; since 2012
NTSB events: 1; 2025
ADs may apply: 21; confirm with A&P
Service reports: 185; since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026

Registered owner: Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type: Corporation
City, state: Dallas, TX
Certificate issued: Jul 25, 2012
Expires: Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness: Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date: Jul 13, 2012

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Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-8H4
Year: 2012
Serial number: 38811
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: AB5F1B

Engine

Make and model: Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27e
Type: Turbo-fan
Power: 27,300 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

2012 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
until 1976Piper Aircraft CorporationLock Haven, PA · different airframe: Piper Pa-34-200t S/N 34-7670121

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Incident

Mar 20, 2025 · Orlando, FL

The captain’s failure to recognize that the airplane’s location did not agree with the assigned departure runway as required per the Southwest Airlines Airplane Operating Manual, and the captain’s plan continuation error when he missed several cues that would have informed him that he was not on the assigned departure runway when he initiated takeoff.

Injuries: None
Report: DCA25LA163

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA25LA163)

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.

AD	Subject	Effective	Applies to
2019-14-02	Hydraulic power	Aug 27, 2019	Airframe (737-8H4)
2002-20-07 R1	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 2002	Airframe (737-8H4)
2002-20-07	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 2002	Airframe (737-8H4)
2001-11-11	Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jul 16, 2001	Airframe (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
2001-10-14	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jun 8, 2001	Airframe (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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AD	Subject	Effective	Applies to
2001-08-24	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	May 10, 2001	Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-22-02 R1	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 13, 2000	Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-22-02	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 13, 2000	Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-15-16	Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Sep 12, 2000	Airframe (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.
99-11-05	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Jun 28, 1999	Airframe (737-8H4)
99-22-16	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Dec 7, 1999	Airframe (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 R1	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Dec 28, 1998	Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1998	Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20	Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…	Oct 21, 1998	Airframe (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).
98-13-12	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jul 6, 1998	Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes	Feb 19, 1998	Airframe (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.
97-22-07	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1997	Airframe (737-8H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1997	Airframe (737-8H4)
97-05-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Mar 19, 1997	Airframe (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.
97-04-01	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Mar 21, 1997	Airframe (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
95-23-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Dec 13, 1995	Airframe (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 (185)

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 · lens · detachedAug 16, 2026
EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER 15C FELL OFF. RE-INSTALLED AFTER SIDE OF CEILING EXIT SIGN AT ROW 15 REF AMM 33-51-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Electrical power · idg · failedMar 1, 2026
NUMBER 2 GENERATOR DROPPED OFF-LINE WITH ASSOCIATED DRIVE LIGHT. ACFT OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 24-1-02. VERIFIED NR 2 ENG IDG OIL FULL, NO LEAKS NOTED, & APU OIL LEVEL FULL. NR 2 ENG DRIVE LIGHTS & GEN NR 2 BUSS OFF LIGHTS REMOVED. R & R THE NR 2 IDG IAW 24-11-11. OPS CHECKED GOOD. NO OIL LEAKS & NO…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · looseFeb 22, 2026
FWD SERVICE DOOR AFT GIRT BAR IS LOOSE. REMOVED FORWARD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE BUSSLE AND REPLACED SHEARED RIVET OF AFT GIRT BAR HOLDER IAW SRM 51-40-02. REINSTALLED FORWARD SERVICE DOOR SLIDE BUSSLE IAW AMM 25-66-00.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of adjustJul 14, 2025
FWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR FALLS FROM STOWED POSITION WHEN DOOR IS OPEN. ADJUSTED AND RESECURED FWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR IN REF TO AMM 25-66-01. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · unsecureApr 29, 2025
R2 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT HANGS TOO LOW.<[01] RE-SECURED R2 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT REF AMM 25-66-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Landing gear · valve · reads highMar 25, 2025
ANTI SKID INOP <[01]. 05 - OK TO CONTINUE PER [MEL 32-2-01; ANTISKID SYSTEM ]. WITH SP 1 & 2 AND AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 243942. FOUND FC# PARKBRK IN HISTORY AND SP CO LI. TROUBLESHOT PER FIM 32-42 TASK 811. FOUND HIGH RESISTANCE ON PIN 8 AND 9 OF PARKING BRAKE VALVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED PARKING…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Lights · circuit breaker · trippedNov 8, 2024
INFLIGHT CB B-10 ON PANEL P-18-3 (CA-SIDE) POPPED.<[01] PERFORMED OPS CHECK PER AMM 33-51-00-720-801-NG (EMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL CHECK - PERMANENT)] OPS CHECKS NORMAL
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Lights · battery pack · inoperativeNov 8, 2024
EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS REMAIN ON IN ARM POSITION. FOUND BREAKER P18-3 B10 TO BE POPPED. OVERWING EXIT SIGN LIGHT IN CABIN STAYED ON IN THE ARMED POSITION. RESET BREAKER LIGHTS STAYED OFF DURING ARMED POSITION.<[01] REFERENCE WDM 33-51-11 PAGE 10 SHEET 2: EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATION CHECKS OK.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Lights · battery pack · failedSep 19, 2024
AFT L/H EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACK FAILED CAPACITY CHECK.<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK PER M/M 33-51-06.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Hydraulic power · b-nut · looseAug 23, 2024
HYDRAULIC LEAK ON #1 BRAKE<[01] RESECURED B-NUT ON #1 BRAKE IAW AMM 32-41-00; NO LEAKS NOTED. A/C OK FOR SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 185 reports.

Sources

FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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