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N8686A2016 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (minor damage, May 2021)21 ADs may apply71 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2029
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
1
minor, 2021
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
71
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Jun 28, 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
36938
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
ABEFBA

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27e/F
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. 2000 – 2001Individual ownerFrisco, TX · different airframe: Beechcraft A35 S/N D-2096

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · minor damage

May 21, 2021 · Chicago, IL

the failure of the flight crew of N8686A to provide sufficient clearance while taxiing past N289CT, which was stopped.

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
DCA21LA133

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA21LA133)

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 (71)

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.

  • Fire protection · terminal · looseAug 17, 2026

    NR 1 ENGINE OVHT/FIRE TEST FAILED. OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 26-2-01 XB SP1. FOUND LOOSE NUT ON THE TERMINAL TO LEAD. RESECURED IAW AMM 26-11-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · cover · detachedJul 26, 2026

    R2 SLIDE INSPECTION PANEL COVER DETACHED REPLACED R2 SLIDE INSPECTION COVER IAW AMM 25-66-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · inoperativeApr 10, 2026

    CAPTAINS AFTER OB FLASHLIGHT NOT FLASHING. R&R CAP SIDE AFT OB FLASHLIGHT BATTERY PER AMM 25-64-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · looseMar 30, 2026

    PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP AT ROW 12, LOOSE. TAPED STRIP IAW SIP.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · low pressureFeb 9, 2026

    FWD ENTRY ESCAPE SLIDE BELOW GREEN RANGE. R & R FWD ENTRY ESCAPE SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJan 20, 2026

    RIGHT OVERWING EXIT HEADER EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. R & R THE BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. REINSTALLED AIR GRILL IAW AMM 21-23-03-400-802.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · smoke detector · intermittentDec 13, 2025

    AFT LAVATORY FIRE- SMOKE WARNING SOUNDED ONCE INTERMITTENTLY ON CAPTAIN`S SIDE OF ACFT. PAX WAS IN LAVATORY BUT NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKING. R & R THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR IAW AMM 26-14-01. OPS CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · filter · odorNov 28, 2025

    STAR AMMONIA ODOR IN THE POTABLE WATER SYSTEM. DRAINED POTABLE WATER TANK AND REPLACED AFT & FWD FILTERS PER AMM 38-10-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · brokenNov 22, 2025

    EMERGENCY OVERWING EXIT CENTER AISLE SIGN BROKEN. R & R CENTER AISLE EMER OVWING EXIT SIGN PER MM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeNov 12, 2025

    AFT ENTRY DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LAMPS AFT ENTRY DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 71 reports.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 18, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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