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N8689C2016 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply69 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2029
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E/F · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
69
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Jul 14, 2016
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 22, 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
36658
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
ABF025

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. 1976 – 1977Individual ownerIndiana, PA · different airframe: Piper Pa-22-135 S/N 22-1356

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 (69)

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.

  • Fuel · actuator · leakingMay 17, 2026

    NR 1 ENGINE LEAKING FUEL AFTER SHUTDOWN. FOUND RIGHT VSV HAVING A STATIC LEAK AT THE RATE OF A STEADY STREAM. FOUND SPAR VALVE ACTUATOR STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. R & R NR 1 SPAR VALVE ACTUATOR IAW AMM 28-22-11. OPS TEST GOOD. NO LEAKS NOTED AFTER ENG RUN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · filler · missingNov 11, 2025

    EGPR DOOR CUTOUT REPAIR FILLER MISSING<[01] FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW FILLER FOR EXISTING REPAIR ON EGPR ACCESS DOOR SURROUND DOUBLER LOWER LANDING IAW SRM 53-10-15-2R-4. VERIFIED FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW FILLER FOR EXISTING REPAIR ON EGPR ACCESS DOOR SURROUND DOUBLER LOWER LANDING IAW SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · screw · missingJul 28, 2025

    FWD AND AFT MEGAPHONES ARE MISSING SET SCREWS. R&R FWD AND AFT MEGAPHONES PER AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · screw · missingJul 28, 2025

    FWD AND AFT MEGAPHONES ARE MISSING SET SCREWS. R&R FWD AND AFT MEGAPHONES PER AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJun 23, 2025

    ON #2 ENGINE START CREW AND PASSENGERS SMELLED BURNT OIL SMELL<[01] PERFORMED FAULT ISOLATION FOR FUMES IN CABIN IAW AMM 05-51-56 AND FIM 21-00 TASK 806. NO UNUSUAL ODORS/FUMES DETECTED. SUSPECT REPORTED FUMES WERE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE. REPAIR CONFIRMATION IS SATISFACTORY. A/C OK FOR SERVICE

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · looseMar 25, 2025

    MID-CABIN CEILING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LOOSE<[01] RE-SECURED MID CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN PER AMM 25-21-45.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bezel · looseMar 21, 2025

    RIGHT AFT OVER WING EMERGENCY EXIT; THE OPEN/CLOSE ASSIST HANDLE PLASTIC BEZEL IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE LINER.<[01] REMOVED AFT DOOR LINER TO FOM.;[02] SECURED THE RIGHT AFT OVER WING EMERGENCY EXIT ASSIST HANDLE PLASTIC BEZEL AS NEEDED PER SOPM 20-50-12.;[03] INSPECTED AS REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · brokenMar 14, 2025

    LT AFTER EMERGENCY EXIT HANDLE ASSY CORNER BROKEN<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LOWER RING PER AMM 52-22-51.;[02] INSPECTED INSTALLATION OF LOWER RING.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · support · wornMar 14, 2025

    LEFT WING I/B FIXED TRAILING EDGE SUPPORT BEAM WORN AT THE DEFLECTION CONTROL RIB SERRATED PLATES.<[01] LEFT WING I/B FIXED TRAILING EDGE SUPPORT BEAM WORN AT FASTENER HOLES MEASURES 0.043?; MATERIAL THICKNESS IS 0.100?. WEAR LIMITS IS OUT OF LIMITS PER SRM 57-51-02-1A-1;[02] REMOVED DAMAGE FROM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · brokenMar 14, 2025

    LT AFTER EMERGENCY EXIT HANDLE ASSY CORNER BROKEN <[01]. REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LOWER RING PER AMM 52-22-51.; [02] INSPECTED INSTALLATION OF LOWER RING.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 69 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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