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N8320J2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply139 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
139
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Sep 17, 2012
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 28, 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
36686
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
AB6229

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. 1992 – 1993European Aircraft ServiceFt Lauderdale, FL · different airframe: Piper Pa-28rt-201t S/N 28r8131058
  3. 1970 – 1973Individual ownerVancover, WA · different airframe: Cessna 150g S/N 150-66220

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 (139)

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 · sign · brokenSep 19, 2026

    MID CABIN OVERHEAD EXIT SIGN BROKEN. SECURED THE OVERWING EXIT SIGN IAW AMM 33-51-01

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · hydraulic line · leakingSep 10, 2026

    NR 2 BRAKE SMOKING, POSIBLE HYD LEAK ON BRAKE. FOUND FITTING AT QUICK DISCONNECT LOOSE. TIGHTENED HYD LINE IAW AMM 32-41-11. OPS & LEAK CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeSep 2, 2026

    FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS ABOVE 10 ABC AND 14 ABC INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · detachedAug 6, 2026

    CEILING EXIT ROW LIGHT FELL OFF. REINSTALLED OVERHEAD EXIT LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · low pressureAug 1, 2026

    FWD GALLEY DOOR SLIDE READING LOW PRESSURE, REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE PER REF:725-61-06-FS. TTG8Q01DGQ32

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · damagedJun 28, 2026

    FORWARD SERVICE DOOR ASSIST HANDLE DAMAGED. SWAPPED FWD LAV ASSIST HANDLE WITH FWD SERVICE DOOR HANDLE. OKAY TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-10-01. SP 1 B. AUTH 326585. REPLACED LAV ASSIST HANDLE THAT WAS SWAPPED TO SERVICE DOOR POSITION IAW CMM 25-45-72.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Starting · starter · faultedJan 13, 2026

    NR 2 ENGINE POSSIBLE HUNG START. NO LIGHT OFF. N2 AT APROX 20%. SMOKE OBSERVED BY GROUND CREW. NO SMOKE IN CABIN. GROUND CREW INFORMED PILOTS THAT SMOKE DISIPATED. NO OTHER ABNORMAL INDICATIONS OR ENG FIRE LIGHT OBSERVED IN COCKPIT. ENG START LEVER NR 2 NEVER MOVED FROM CUT-OFF POSITION. R & R NR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · looseDec 8, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS AT CENTER OF AIRCRAFT CEILING, KNOCKED LOOSE. SECURED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS IAW AMM 33-51-03.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · crackedSep 20, 2025

    FWD CARGO PANNEL 122EW HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS WITHIN 2 INCHES OF THE EDGE. REPAIRED CARGO PANEL 122EW IAW EA# M-21-125-00669.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · crackedSep 20, 2025

    142FW HAS CRACK WITHIN 2 INCHES OF THE EDGE. ALONG WITH WRONG SCREWS INSTALLED IN CAP STRIP. REMOVED AFT CARGO PANEL IAW AMM 25-52-10. FOUND MULTIPLE BROKEN NUT PLATES. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT CARGO PANEL 142FW IN REF TO AMM 25-52-06.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 139 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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