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N8850Q2023 Boeing 737-8

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198247 ADs may apply11 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2030
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
LEAP-1B28 SER · 29,317 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
47
confirm with A&P
Service reports
11
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Mar 17, 2023
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 10, 2023

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
737-8
Year
2023
Serial number
67498
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
AC32CF

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
  1. 2023 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
  2. 1995 – 1996Aaa Flying Service INCMcallen, TX · different airframe: Aero Commander S2r S/N 1550r

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 (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.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2026-18-07FuselageOct 22, 2026Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1420 RB, dated February 13, 2025
2026-15-11FuselageSep 10, 2026Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1408 RB, dated December 20, 2024
2026-14-11Air ConditioningJul 13, 2026Airframe (737-8)
2026-13-17NavigationJul 1, 2026Airframe (737-8)
2025-25-04Equipment/ furnishingsJan 16, 2026Airframe (737-8)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2025-02-07NavigationMar 17, 2025Airframe (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.
2024-23-11Flight controlsJan 6, 2025Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1325 RB, dated July 14, 2023
2024-19-06Ice/Rain Protection SystemNov 26, 2024Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-30A1083 RB, dated November 18, 2022 (line numbers in paragraph 1.A., Effectivity)
2024-13-02OxygenJul 25, 2024Airframe (737-8)
2024-06-03Electrical PowerMay 22, 2024Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-24A1248 RB, dated May 16, 2022
2024-03-04Flight controlsFeb 12, 2024Airframe (737-8)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 20, 2023.
2023-12-11NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (737-8)
2023-04-17FuelMay 1, 2023Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-38A1072 RB and 737-38A1073 RB, dated February 25, 2022
2023-06-10Ice and Rain Protection; 71, PowerplantApr 11, 2023Airframe (737-8)
2022-24-09Air conditioningJan 26, 2023Airframe (737-8)
2022-16-09WingsOct 20, 2022Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-57-1352 RB, dated February 1, 2021
2022-06-06Flight controlsJun 16, 2022Airframe (737-8)
2021-16-15Air conditioningAug 9, 2021Airframe (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).
2021-12-13FuelJul 29, 2021Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-28-1363 RB, dated June 2, 2020
2021-10-07The Boeing Company AirplanesJul 8, 2021Airframe (737-8)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued before November 20, 2020.
2021-09-08Electrical power systemApr 30, 2021Airframe (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.
2021-08-04OxygenMay 26, 2021Airframe (737-8)
2020-24-02Auto flight; 27, Flight controls; and 31, Indicating/recording systemsNov 20, 2020Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-31-1860, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2020
2020-14-09Fuel storageJul 15, 2020Airframe (737-8)Only with: Airplanes with an airworthiness certificate or export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date of this AD.
2020-11-12Nacelles/ pylonsJul 30, 2020Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-54-1056, dated December 11, 2019
2019-14-12Flight ControlsAug 30, 2019Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1311 RB, dated June 24, 2019
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-8)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (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
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (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.
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-8)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (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.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-8)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (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 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-8)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 (737-8)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).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (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.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-8)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 (737-8)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (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.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (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
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (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 (11)

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 · inoperativeJul 29, 2026

    AFT F/A STATION FLASHLIGHT NOT BLINKING/TESTING. OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 25-64-02A, EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT HOLDERS & FLASHLIGHTS. WITH SP 1B AND AUTHORIZATION NR 331884. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT FA FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-64-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeApr 5, 2026

    R/H FWD SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHARGER ASSY AND BATTERY PACK M2816 IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK BAD. CHECKED RESISTANCE AND VOLTAGE FROM D14812 TO D2968 IAW WDM 33-51-12. FOUND OPEN RESISTANCE AND NO VOLTAGE. REMOVED RH SERVICED DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · drain valve · crackedFeb 2, 2026

    LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN HAD THREE BILGE DRAIN VALVES CRACKED BS 420, 500A & 500G. R & R THE THREE BILGE DRAIN VALVES IAW AMM 53-31-03-000-801 AND AMM 53-31-03-400-801. ACCOMPLISHED CABIN PRESSURE LEAK TEST IAW TASK CARD 821-PRD-01-01 (TTG8Q00MBMAW). NO LEAKS NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Oxygen · oxygen bottle · low pressureJul 5, 2025

    CREW O2 LOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED CREW 02 BOTTLE PER AMM 12-15-21 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH MT 835-PRD-01-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · flashlight · inoperativeMay 18, 2025

    EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT AFT L/H OUTBOARD F.A JUMP SEAT WILL NOT TEST<[01] REPLACED AFT L/H OUTBOARD F.A JUMP SEAT EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT BATT NO HELP ; OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-64-02A SP-1B AUTH # 252871;[02] R&R?D AFT L/H OUTBD F/A EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT BASE ASSY IAW AMM 25-64-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · stuckSep 12, 2024

    FWD ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR STUCK IN THE ARMED POSITION<[01] REMOVED DEBRIS UNDER FWD STOP ASSY( FLOOR MOUNTED STOP BRACKET IAW MM 25-66-01. OPS CHECK OK<BR><BR>E136517

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · flashlight · inoperativeJul 31, 2024

    ONE L/H AFT PORTABLE FLASHLIGHT INOP<[01] OPS CHECK GOOD PER AMM 25-64-00

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · inoperativeMar 30, 2024

    EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT ON BEHIND CAPTAIN SEAT<[01] R&R CAPTAIN SIDE EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of adjustJan 3, 2024

    FWD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR SLIDE GIRT BAR DIFFICULT TO LATCH IN DISARM.<[01] REMOVED FWD SERVICE DOOR SLIDE AND REPACKED AND ADJUSTED PER MT 825-PRD-01-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · fan · intermittentAug 17, 2023

    AFTER LANDING STRONG ACRID ELECTRICAL SMELL IN COCKPIT AND CABIN. LASTED APROX 3 MINUTES AND DISSIPATED A/C WAS SWITCHED TO APU POWER AND BLEED WHEN SMELL OCCURRED.<[01] INSPECTED AIRCRAFT IAW M/ 05-51-56 FOUND LT RECIRCULATION FAN INTERMITTENT WITH SMELL ; R&R'D LT RECIRC FAN OP'S CK GOOD IAW M/M…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 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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