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N8881L2023 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 Jul 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
Jul 17, 2023
Expires
Jul 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 3, 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
42684
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
AC3E13

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. 1974 – 1981Rockwell Intl Flying Club INCEl Segundo, CA · different airframe: Grumman American Aa-1b S/N Aa1b-0381

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.

  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeSep 20, 2026

    EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AFT OF AFT LT OVER WING DOOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE EXTERIOR LAMP AFT OF AFT LT OVER WING DOOR IAW AMM 33-51-04. OPS TESTED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · nut plate · inoperativeMay 25, 2026

    FORWARD SERVICE DOOR HANDLE MAINTENANCE PLATE FELL OFF. SECURED THE FWD SERVICE DOOR HANDLE COVER WITH SPEED TAPE REFERENCE MPM 53.05A. REINSPECT EVERY 3 DAY. PERMANENTLY REPAIR IN 20 DAYS. ADJUSTED THE NUT PLATE ON FWD SERVICE DOOR IAW AMM 52-41-31. MAINTENANCE PLATE SECURED IN PLACE. OK FOR SVC.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · wornMay 20, 2026

    FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT IS FRAYED AT AFT END OF GIRT BAR ATTACH AREA; AND WORN ON LOWER SURFACE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK IAW AMM 25-66-01-000-801; AMM 25-66-01-000-802; AMM 25-66-01-400-802; AMM 25-66-01-400-801 AND MT 825-PRD-01-01-FS REPL..

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · unknown · leakingApr 14, 2026

    RT AFT SERVICE DOOR IS LEAKING FOUL STANKY WATER INTO CABIN. INSPECTED DOOR IAW AMM 52-09-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeMar 6, 2026

    LEFT AFT EXTERIOR OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. RESEATED BULB IN AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04; OPS CHECKS GOOD

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · flashlight · inoperativeJul 9, 2025

    THREE FLASHLIGHTS IN CABIN INOPERATIVE. OPS CHKD THE THREE FLASHLIGHTS PER AMM 25-64-00 OPS NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · contact · out of alignmentJun 3, 2025

    COCKPIT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOP<[01] POGO CONTACTS REALIGNED AND OPS CHK OK PER AMM 25-64-00<BR>MEL 25-64-02A CLEARED AND SP1B REMOVED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · shroud · dirtyMar 31, 2025

    FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORT EXTREMELY FOUL ODOR IN BACK OF AIRCRAFT. UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE <[01]. VERIFIED FLOW OF AFT SILL DRAINS PER AMM 38-31-06. REMOVED BOTH AFT LAV SHROUDS PER AMM 38-32-01. APPEARANCE DEPARTMENT CLEANED SHROUDS PER SIP. REINSTALLED BOTH AFT LAV SHROUDS PER AMM 38-32-01. NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · flashlight · out of positionAug 6, 2023

    AFT RIGHT HAND INBOARD FLASHLIGHT DOES NOT TEST<[01] OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-64-02. SP1B;[02] RESECURED FLASHLIGHT CORRECTLY IN MOUNTING BRAKET OPS CHECK GOOD PER AMM 25-64-00. MEL 25-64-02;SP1B IS COMPLETE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · flashlight · inoperativeJul 19, 2023

    FORWARD RIGHT IN FLIGHT FLASHLIGHT WILL NOT TEST<[01] OKAY TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-64-02 SP1B MDDR 145236;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD I/B EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AND MOUNT.<BR>IAW B737 MM 25-64-00<BR>STILL REQUIRES SHIELD TO BE INSTALLED. NIS.<BR>ITEM REMAINS ON MEL 25-64-02;[03] TESTED FLASHLIGHT…

    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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