N940WN2009 Boeing 737-7H4
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply246 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Registered owner
- Southwest Airlines Co
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Dallas, TX
- Certificate issued
- Jul 9, 2009
- Expires
- Oct 31, 2027
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Jun 23, 2009
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
- 737-7H4
- Year
- 2009
- Serial number
- 36900
- 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
- AD0F29
Engine
- Make and model
- Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b24/3
- Type
- Turbo-fan
- Power
- 22,800 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- 2009 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
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 (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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-14-02 | Hydraulic power | Aug 27, 2019 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2002-20-07 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2002-20-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2001-11-11 | Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 16, 2001 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-24 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | May 10, 2001 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2000-22-02 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2000-22-02 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4) |
| 99-22-16 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 7, 1999 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4) |
| 97-05-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 1997 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (246)
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 · lens · unsecureSep 5, 2026
AFT SERVICE DOOR R2 EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER WILL NOT STAY ON SECURED. AFT RT SERVICE OVER DOOR EXIT LIGHT LENS WITH CLEAR MYLAR TAPE PER MT-21-133-00720STEP 9. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00. OK TO CONTINUE PER TDL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · fairing · damagedSep 3, 2026
#3 AFT FLAP SUPPORT FAIRING/CANOE HAS PULLED RIVETS NEAR TAILCONE, OTBD SIDE #3 AFT FLAP SUPPORT FAIRING/CANOE HAS PULLED RIVETS NEAR TAILCONE OTBD SIDE REMOVED #3 T/E FLAP AFT CANOE REF AMM 27-51-18. INSTALLED #3 FWD AND AFT FLAP SUPPORT FAIRING PER AMM 27-51-18
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · fairing · pulledAug 4, 2026
NUMBER 3 FLAP CANOE FAIRING TAILCONE, AFT TOPSIDE 2 SCREWS PULLED 1/2 & LOOSE, LEFT WING. OK TO CONTINUE IAW CDL 57-10-4. INSTALLED NEW NR 3 FLAP CANOE FAIRING TAILCONE IAW AMM 27-51-18. REF TTG8Q01E3EE0 FOR INITIAL FAULT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Fire protection · overheat sys · illuminatedJul 27, 2026
ENG 2 OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON START, R & R NR 2 ENGINE CORE RT & LT FIRE DETECTOR IAW MM 26-11-01. R & R NR 2 ENGINE FAN UPPER AND LOWER FIRE DETECTOR IAW MM 26-11-01. R & R ENGINE AND APU FIRE DETECTION CONTROL MODULE (M279) IAW MM 26-10-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJun 24, 2026
FOUND RH OVERWING EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR RH OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-51-06. PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPS CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-06.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · fuse · failedApr 25, 2026
RIGHT SIDE OVERWING LOWER EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY FUSE AND REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT SIDE LOWER EMERGENCY LIGHT IN REF TO AMM 33-51-06. AND AMM 33-51-01 OPS. CHECK GOOD NO FAULTS NOTED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · sign · brokenApr 25, 2026
RIGHT SIDE OVER WING LOWER EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY FUSE AND REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT SIDE LOWER EMERGENCY LIGHT IN REF TO AMM 33-51-06. AND AMM 33-51-01 OPS. CHECKED GOOD, NO FAULTS NOTED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine indicating · tat probe · failedMar 12, 2026
BOTH ENGINES ONLY ACHIEVED 94.6 PERCENT N1 WHEN 95.5 PERCENT WAS REQUIRED-THRUST LEVERS WERE IN FULL FORWARD POSITION. NO FAULTS ON ADIRUS OR DEUS. R & R TAT PROBE IAW AMM 34-21-06 AND PERFORMED POWER ASSURANCE TEST IAW AMM 71-00-00. OP CHKD GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · engine · odorMar 3, 2026
BIRD STRIKE, NO ABNORMAL ENGINE INDICATIONS. ODOR OF HOT OR SOMETHING COOKING IN COCKPIT & CABIN. C/W BIRDSTRIKE CONDITIONAL INSP IAW AMM 05-51-18. REF DEFECT LGPG 3025472. INSPECTED PER AMM 05-51-18-210-801-NG-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · lamp · inoperativeFeb 17, 2026
FWD ENTRY DOOR EXTERNAL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THELAMPS IN L1 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT; OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-03.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 246 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