N8717M2018 Boeing 737-8
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198247 ADs may apply27 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Registered owner
- Southwest Airlines Co
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Dallas, TX
- Certificate issued
- Apr 24, 2018
- Expires
- Apr 30, 2028
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Mar 29, 2018
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 737-8
- Year
- 2018
- Serial number
- 42571
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 175
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- A16WE
- Mode S code
- ABFD66
Engine
- Make and model
- Cfm Intl Leap-1b28 Ser
- Type
- Turbo-fan
- Power
- 29,317 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- 2018 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
- until 1975Individual ownerBayport, NY · different airframe: Beechcraft 23 S/N M-501
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs published since 1998 that may apply (47)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-18-07 | Fuselage | Oct 22, 2026 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1420 RB, dated February 13, 2025 |
| 2026-15-11 | Fuselage | Sep 10, 2026 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1408 RB, dated December 20, 2024 |
| 2026-14-11 | Air Conditioning | Jul 13, 2026 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2026-13-17 | Navigation | Jul 1, 2026 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2025-25-04 | Equipment/ furnishings | Jan 16, 2026 | Airframe (737-8) |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Navigation | Mar 17, 2025 | Airframe (737-8)Only with: Collins GLU-2100 MMR P/N 822-2532-100 with software version earlier than COL4C-0087-0003 installed; MD-11/MD-11F modified by STC ST01895WI, 717-200 by STC ST04416AT, 747-400/-400F by STC ST01892WI, 757 by STC ST04436AT, 767 by STC ST04436AT or ST01883WI. |
| 2024-23-11 | Flight controls | Jan 6, 2025 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1325 RB, dated July 14, 2023 |
| 2024-19-06 | Ice/Rain Protection System | Nov 26, 2024 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-30A1083 RB, dated November 18, 2022 (line numbers in paragraph 1.A., Effectivity) |
| 2024-13-02 | Oxygen | Jul 25, 2024 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2024-06-03 | Electrical Power | May 22, 2024 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-24A1248 RB, dated May 16, 2022 |
| 2024-03-04 | Flight controls | Feb 12, 2024 | Airframe (737-8)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 20, 2023. |
| 2023-12-11 | Navigation | Jun 21, 2023 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2023-04-17 | Fuel | May 1, 2023 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-38A1072 RB and 737-38A1073 RB, dated February 25, 2022 |
| 2023-06-10 | Ice and Rain Protection; 71, Powerplant | Apr 11, 2023 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2022-24-09 | Air conditioning | Jan 26, 2023 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2022-16-09 | Wings | Oct 20, 2022 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-57-1352 RB, dated February 1, 2021 |
| 2022-06-06 | Flight controls | Jun 16, 2022 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2021-16-15 | Air conditioning | Aug 9, 2021 | Airframe (737-8)Certain serial numbers: 737-800 5684; 737-800 5759–on; 737-900ER 5768–on. Only with: All 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 airplanes; 737-800 and 737-900ER limited by line numbers (not serial numbers). |
| 2021-12-13 | Fuel | Jul 29, 2021 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-28-1363 RB, dated June 2, 2020 |
| 2021-10-07 | The Boeing Company Airplanes | Jul 8, 2021 | Airframe (737-8)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued before November 20, 2020. |
| 2021-09-08 | Electrical power system | Apr 30, 2021 | Airframe (737-8)Certain serial numbers: 7399–8082. Only with: Line numbers 7399 through 8082 inclusive, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 9, 2021. |
| 2021-08-04 | Oxygen | May 26, 2021 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2020-24-02 | Auto flight; 27, Flight controls; and 31, Indicating/recording systems | Nov 20, 2020 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-31-1860, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2020 |
| 2020-14-09 | Fuel storage | Jul 15, 2020 | Airframe (737-8)Only with: Airplanes with an airworthiness certificate or export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date of this AD. |
| 2020-11-12 | Nacelles/ pylons | Jul 30, 2020 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-54-1056, dated December 11, 2019 |
| 2019-14-12 | Flight Controls | Aug 30, 2019 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1311 RB, dated June 24, 2019 |
| 2019-14-02 | Hydraulic power | Aug 27, 2019 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2002-20-07 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2002-20-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2001-11-11 | Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 16, 2001 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1 |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (737-8)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. |
| 2001-08-24 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | May 10, 2001 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2000-22-02 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2000-22-02 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (737-8)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. |
| 99-11-05 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Jun 28, 1999 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 99-22-16 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 7, 1999 | Airframe (737-8)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 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-22-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1998 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989 |
| 98-18-20 | Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel… | Oct 21, 1998 | Airframe (737-8)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). |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998 |
| 98-03-10 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Feb 19, 1998 | Airframe (737-8)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. |
| 97-22-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-8)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive. |
| 97-18-06 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-8) |
| 97-05-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 1997 | Airframe (737-8)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997. |
| 97-04-01 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 21, 1997 | Airframe (737-8)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 |
| 95-23-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 13, 1995 | Airframe (737-8) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (27)
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 · flashlight · inoperativeAug 3, 2026
FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. AFT CAPT SIDE JUMPSEAT AFT CA SIDE I/B FLASHLIGHT. OK TO CONTINUE ON MEL 25-64-02A SP1B. R & R AFT CAPT SIDE I/B FLASHLIGHT PER SIP.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · flashlight · no testJul 9, 2026
AFT CABIN FLASHLIGHT WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED LH AFT OTBD FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · fastener · damagedJun 21, 2026
FWD L1 DOOR AFT GIRT BAR RETAINER CLIP REQUIRES FASTENER REPLACEMENT. INSTALLED NEW FASTENER IAW SRM 51-40-02.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · looseJun 12, 2026
GIRT BAR HOLDER FWD ENTRY DOOR LOOSE. COMPLIED WITH EA M-23-125-01839.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of adjustJun 12, 2026
GIRT BAR ON FWD ENTRY DOOR FELL OUT OF THE MODIFIED BRACKET WITH GIRT BAR STOWED WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. RESECURED SAFETY WIRE REF EA-M-125-01839. VERIFIED GIRT BAR OPERATION NORMAL
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · lamp · inoperativeApr 23, 2026
RIGHT AFT OVERWING LIGHT INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT R/H AFT IAW AMM 33-51-04.OPS CHECK GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Nacelles and pylons · skin · delaminatedSep 26, 2025
NUMBER 2 ENGINE, RT FAN COWL, TRAILING EDGE HAS DELAMINATION DAMAGE. COMPLIED WITH EA-25-171-02621. INITIATES TLD, REINSPECT EVERY 16 DAYS & PERMANENT REPAIR WITHIN 180 DAYS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · elec connector · looseSep 19, 2025
EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP AT L2 DOOR<[01] GVI FOUND LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION AT M1673 BATTERY/CHARGER ASSEMBLY. COMPLETELY INSTALLED M1673 BATTERY AND TESTED PER AMM 33-51-06-960-802. L2 EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT NOW OPERATES CORRECTLY.;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION #1 C/W;[03] ADDED SELECTED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · inoperativeSep 19, 2025
FORWARD SERVICE DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED, REPLACED, AND PERFORMED GOOD TEST OF BATTERY PACK M2816 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-802.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · inoperativeSep 19, 2025
FORWARD SERVICE DOOR INTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. THIS WAS CORRECTED ON TTG8Q0158U71. NO FURTHER ACTIONS REQUIRED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 27 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