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N8316H2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply189 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
189
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Aug 2, 2012
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 23, 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
36684
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
AB5F43

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
  1. 2012 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
  2. 1954Individual ownerTulsa, OK · different airframe: Emigh Trojan A-2 S/N 19
  3. until 1995Robinson Helicopter CompanyTorrance, CA · different airframe: Robinson R22 Beta S/N 2477

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 (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 (189)

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.

  • Hydraulic power · pump · faultedAug 13, 2026

    ON ARRIVAL A SYSTEM HYD LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH FLUID AT 10%. PRESSURE WAS NORMAL. ON LANDING A SYSTEM HYD PRESSURE AND QUANTITY WENT TO ZERO WHEN WE TAXIED CLEAR. ELECTRIC HYD LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED "A" HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID LEAK R&R #1 ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND CASE DRAIN FILTER AMM 29-11-11 AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · holder · looseMay 12, 2026

    FORWARD ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR LOOSE<[01] INSTALLED NEW FASTENER ON GIRT BAR HOLDER PER SRM 51-40-02

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · table · out of adjustFeb 27, 2026

    EXIT ROW 15 B,C, D, & E TRAY TABLES SHORT TRAVEL. ADJUSTED TRAY TABLE TRAVEL ON SEATS 15B, 15C, 15D, & 15E IAW CMM 25-23-65.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · handle · out of adjustNov 1, 2025

    L1 DOOR, AIRFRAME ASSIST HANDLES UNSECURE. SECURED L1 DOOR AIRFRAME SIDE ASSIST HANDLES IAW AMM TASK 52-11-31-400-802.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · unsecureNov 1, 2025

    R1 DOOR, AIRFRAME ASSIST HANDLES UNSECURE. SECURED R1 DOOR AIRFRAME ASSIST HANDLES IAW AMM TASK 52-11-31-400-802.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · out of adjustNov 1, 2025

    R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE UNSECURE. SECURED R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM TASK 52-11-31-400-802.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · megaphone · inoperativeAug 17, 2025

    FWD MEGAPHONE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · delaminatedAug 22, 2024

    LEFT WING OB TE FLAP HAS DELAM ON TE APPR 16 FROM IB END<[01] REPLACED LEFT WING OUTBOARD AFT FLAP REF <BR>01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 27-51-22-400-801-NG (OUTBOARD AFT FLAP INSTALLATION - PERMANENT)]

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeAug 1, 2024

    MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP ON AFT LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT LEFT EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK (AT SEAT 21A) PER AMM 33-51-06. ALL LIGHTS OPS CK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeJul 12, 2024

    AFT ENTRY DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP.<[01] RELAMPED AFT ENTRY DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT PER AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECK GOOD.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 189 reports.

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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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