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N8697C2016 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (May 2019)21 ADs may apply79 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2029
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
1
2019
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
79
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Sep 29, 2016
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 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
36728
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
ABF396

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. 1969 – 1971Individual ownerFullerton, CA · different airframe: Piper Pa-22-135 S/N 22-1338

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

May 25, 2019 · Waycross, GA

an encounter with convectively induced turbulence while penetrating cumulus clouds during descent.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA19CA151

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA19CA151)

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 (79)

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 · slide · exposedSep 14, 2026

    FWD ENTRY ESCAPE SLIDE HANGING OUT. TUCKED IN ESCAPE SLIDE EXCESS MATERIAL IAW AMM 25-66-00. DID NOT REMOVE OR OPEN SLIDE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · no discrepancyAug 30, 2026

    NR 2 ENGINE AUTO SHUTDOWN WITH FLASHING WHTE BOX, NR 2 ENGINE FOUND AC TO BE POSTIONED WITH TAIL DIRECTLY INTO THE WIND DURING ENG START. NO DEFECTS NOTED IAW 71-00-00.

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

    L1 DOOR FWD GIRT BAR FITTING MISSING. INSTALLED L1 DOOR FWD FLOOR-MOUNTED ESCAPE SLIDE BRACKET IAW AMM 25-66-02-400-801. VERIFIED INSTALLED SERVICEABLE L1 DOOR FWD FLOOR-MOUNTED ESCAPE SLIDE BRACKET IAW AMM 25-66-02-400-801.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lens · missingJun 10, 2026

    AFT COVE CEILING PANEL EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS MISSING. INSTALLED LENS IAW B737-NG AMM 33-51-03-960-803-NG; NO OPS CHECK REQUIRED. INSTALLED LENS IAW AMM 33-51-03-960-803-NG; NO OPS CHECK REQUIRED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · no testJan 26, 2026

    FORWARD GALLEY FLASHLIGHT WILL NOT TEST. R & R THE FWD GALLEY FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · brokenJan 3, 2026

    LIGHT COVER BROKEN AT ROW 10 CABIN AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT HOUSING MOUNTED IN THE OVERHEAD BIN BULLNOSE. OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 33-15-02 SP1. REMOVED AND REPLACED ROW 10 DEF EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS COVER REFERENCING AMM 33-51-03. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · brokenSep 16, 2025

    AFT SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LENS PER AMM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeSep 5, 2025

    LT AND RT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER AMM 33-51-06-960-805-NG.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · bezel · brokenAug 22, 2025

    ESCAPE HATCH; LEFT SIDE PANEL 833 CLOSING STRAP BEZEL ATTACHED TO DOOR LINER IS BROKEN. SECURED CLOSING STRAP BEZEL TO THE LEFT OVERWING EXIT DOOR 833 PANEL PER SOPM 20-50-12.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · strap · out of adjustAug 22, 2025

    ESCAPE HATCH; RIGHT SIDE PANEL 843 ESCAPE STRAP RED VELCRO COVER NOT ATTACHED TO DOOR SURROUND FRAME STRUCTURE.<[01] SECURED ESCAPE STRAP RED VELCRO COVER TO DOOR SURROUND FRAME STRUCTURE PER SOPM 20-50-12.;[02] VERIFIED SECURED ESCAPE STRAP RED VELCRO COVER TO DOOR SURROUND FRAME STRUCTURE PER…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 79 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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