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N8685B2016 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Jun 2025)21 ADs may apply84 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2029
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
1
2025
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
84
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Jun 24, 2016
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 2, 2016

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
2016
Serial number
36723
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
ABEF98

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. 2016 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
  2. 1977Mcelroy Aircraft SalvageShelbyville, IL · different airframe: Cessna 172 S/N 36385

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)

Accident

Jun 18, 2025 · Barlow Bend, AL

The airplane’s encounter with unanticipated turbulence during descent, resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA25LA241

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA25LA241)

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 (84)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · megaphone · looseJul 12, 2026

    CREW REPORTS AFT MEGAPHONE NEEDS SECURED. RESECURED AFT MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJan 21, 2026

    FWD RIGHT EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY BACK AND PERFORMED A GOOD OPS CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · unsecureOct 31, 2025

    AFT GALLEY CEILING EXIT SIGN NEEDS TO BE SECURED. SECURED SCREWS IAW AMM 33-51-01-201-NG.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJun 1, 2025

    IN THE PASSENGER CABIN; THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT FWD OF THE RIGHT HAND FWD MID EXIT DOOR IS INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1694 PER AMM 33-51-06. ALL ASSOCIATED EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK GOOD PER AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJun 1, 2025

    IN THE PASSENGER CABIN; THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT FWD OF THE LEFT HAND FWD MID EXIT DOOR IS INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1694 PER AMM 33-51-06. ALL ASSOCIATED EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK GOOD PER AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeJun 1, 2025

    IN THE CABIN ABOVE THE FWD ENTRY DOOR, THE EXIT LIGHT HAS ONE INOP BULB. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAMP OPS CHECK OK PER AMM 33-25-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · seal · crackedMay 29, 2025

    LEFT HORIZONTAL UPPER FORWARD SLIDER SEAL IS CRACKED; TORN ON FORWARD TRACK. REMOVED LH HORIZONTAL UPPER FWD SLIDING SEAL PER AMM 53-31-31. REPLACED LH HORIZONTAL UPPER FWD SLIDING SEAL PER AMM 53-31-31.

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

    ANGLE CRACKED I/B OF LH DEFECTION RIB (MPN 115A2156-7). REMOVED ANGLE PER SRM 51-40-02. LOCATED AND DRILLED FASTENER HOLES IN NEW ANGLE PER SRM 51-40-05. INSTALLED REPLACEMENT ANGLE PER SRM 51-40-02.

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

    ANGLE ASSY CRACKED I/B OF LH DEFECTION RIB (MPN 115A2156-17). REMOVED ANGLE PER SRM 51-40-02. LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW FASTENER HOLES IN NEW ANGLE PER SRM 51-40-05. INSTALLED REPLACEMENT ANGLE PER SRM 51-40-02. INSPECTED PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0-B00069 (GENERAL - FASTENER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · seal · crackedMay 15, 2025

    RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FWD UPPER SLIDING SEAL CRACKED.<[01] INFO: PARTS ORDERED 5/15/25. AMM REFERENCE IS 53-31-31.;[02] INSTALLED ATTACH FITTING ON SEAL PER SRM 51-40-02.;[03] VERIFIED INSTALLED ATTACH FITTING ON SEAL PER SRM 51-40-02.;[04] INSTALLED RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FWD UPPER SLIDING…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 84 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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