# N8696E: 2016 Boeing 737-8H4 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Boeing 737-8H4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8h4) (registry code 138440A, 143 seats) - Engine: [CFM International CFM56-7B27E/F series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-7b27e-f-series) (registry code 13100) - Data sheets: [TCDS A16WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16WE) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 36678 - Year built: 2016 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: August 18, 2016 - Certificate issued: September 26, 2016 - Expires: September 30, 2029 - Mode S code: ABF375 - Registered owner: [Southwest Airlines Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHWEST%20AIRLINES%20CO) - Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 32.8326° N, 96.8491° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75235, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8696E - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8696E From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every CFM International CFM56-7B27E/F model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 6 in force ### Matched by airframe (Boeing 737-8H4) None in force. ### Matched by engine (CFM International CFM56-7B27E/F series) - [AD 2023-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-05): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/2P, CFM56-5B1/3 and 98 more. Effective May 10, 2023 - [AD 2018-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-26-01): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Jan 10, 2019 - [AD 2018-09-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-09-51): Engine · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Jun 7, 2018 - [AD 2015-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-18-04): 73-tooth gearshaft located in the engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · CFM International CFM56-3, CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2 and 47 more. Effective Oct 20, 2015 - [AD 2015-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-04-02): Dual engine thrust instability event · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Mar 31, 2015 - [AD 2009-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-11-02): HPC 4-9 spools · CFM International CFM56-2, CFM56-2A, CFM56-2B and 109 more. Effective Jun 23, 2009 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2021-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-09) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/2P, CFM56-5B1/3 and 82 more. Effective Jun 24, 2021 - [AD 2018-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-18-01) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Oct 16, 2018 - [AD 2018-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-10-11) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Jun 1, 2018 - [AD 2018-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-09-10) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective May 14, 2018 - [AD 2013-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-26-01) (historical): Oil dynamic seal assembly · CFM International CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, CFM56-3C and 52 more. Effective Feb 3, 2014 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB NE-08-17R3](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-17R3): Turbine Section - Propulsion Technology LLC Unapproved Repair. Issued May 28, 2014 - [SAIB NE-08-17R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-17R2) (historical): Turbine Section - Propulsion Technology LLC Unapproved Repair. Issued Mar 7, 2011 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N8696E. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N8696E. ## Service difficulty reports (94, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR SWAA2026100226115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026100226115), Sep 28, 2026: FLASHLIGHT. NO TEST. AFT CAPTAIN SIDE FLASHLIGHT NOT TESTING. ALL AFT FA FLASHLIGHTS PUSH TO TEST CHECK GOOD PER AMM 25-64-00 - [SDR SWAA2026090258124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026090258124), Aug 29, 2026: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. AFTER FA JUMPSEAT FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00 - [SDR SWAA2026060809165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026060809165), Jun 4, 2026: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. FWD SERVICE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. R & R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK M02816 IAW AMM 33-51-06. - [SDR SWAA2026052605630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026052605630), May 22, 2026: LIGHT. LOOSE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT, CEILING. CAPTAINS SIDE ROW 19 WAS FALLING OUT OF SOCKET. SECURED EMERGENCY AREA LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-03. - [SDR SWAA2026040284437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026040284437), Mar 29, 2026: LIGHT. DETACHED. AILSE EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER 12ABC LOOSE/HANGING. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 33-15-02. REATTACHED AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER 12ABC PER SIP OPS CHECK GOOD. NO DEFECT N - [SDR SWAA2026010557660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026010557660), Jan 2, 2026: COVER. BROKEN. ROW 16 OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT COVER BROKEN. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT COVER PER AMM. 33-51-03 OPT CHECK GOOD. - [SDR SWAA2025092615615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025092615615), Sep 17, 2025: HANDLE. LOOSE. L1 DOOR LINER ASSIST HANDLE LOOSE. SECURED L1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW B737-800 AMM 52-11-31. - [SDR SWAA2025092615611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025092615611), Sep 17, 2025: HANDLE. LOOSE. R1 DOOR LINER ASSIST HANDLE LOOSE. SECURED R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW B737-800 AMM 52-41-31. - [SDR SWAA2025071791574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071791574), Jul 16, 2025: BATTERY. FAILED. THE OUTBOARD FLASHLIGHT INSTALLED AT THE RIGHT; AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SEAT FAILED ITS CHECK. THE OUTBOARD FLASHLIGHT INSTALLED AT THE RIGHT AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT - [SDR SWAA2025071787659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071787659), Jul 3, 2025: FLOOR PANEL. DELAMINATED. CABIN FLOOR PANEL 231ZF DELAMINATED AND DENTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR PANEL 231ZF PER AMM 53-21-00. - [SDR SWAA2025071787663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071787663), Jul 3, 2025: BRACKET. CRACKED. RIGHT WING HAS A BRACKET INBOARD OF SHELF PANEL SUPPORT WEB CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RH WING BRACKET IB OF SHELF PANEL SUPPORT WEB IAW SRM 51-40-02. - [SDR SWAA2025071787664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071787664), Jul 3, 2025: BRACKET. CRACKED. LEFT WING HAS A BRACKET INBOARD OF SHELF PANEL SUPPORT WEB CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BRACKET IAW SRM 51-40-02.. - [SDR SWAA2025071786993](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071786993), Jul 1, 2025: FLOOR PANEL. DELAMINATED. CABIN FLOOR PANELS 241BF; 232RF; 231YF AND 242AF HAVE DENTS/DELAMINATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER AMM 53-21-00-400-801-NG (PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR PANEL INSTALLA - [SDR SWAA2025071787165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071787165), Jul 1, 2025: SUPPORT WEB. CRACKED. RIGHT WING INBD. FIXED UPPER SHELF PANEL SUPPORT WEB JUST INBD. OF DEFLECTION CONTROL RIB IS CRACKED. REMOVED CRACKED SUPPORT WEB PER SRM 51-40-02. - [SDR SWAA2025071786982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071786982), Jun 30, 2025: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LH OTBD. AFT FLAP IS DELAMINATED LOWER INBD. CORNER. REMOVED L/H OUTBOARD AFT FLAP IAW AMM 27-51-22-000-801. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE REPLACEMENT LT OU - [SDR SWAA2025071685829](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071685829), Jun 26, 2025: ATTACH ANGLE. CRACKED. CRACK FOUND BS 663 VAPOR BARRIER ATTACH ANGLE APPROX LBL 9. REMOVED VERTICAL FASTENERS ON LT BS 663 ANGLE FROM LBL 8 TO LBL 24 IAW SRM 57-10-10-2R-5. REPAIR 5. - [SDR SWAA2025071784794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025071784794), Jun 24, 2025: LENS. MISSING. IN THE CENTER PASSENGER CABIN. THE CENTER OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IS MISSING A LENS. INSTALLED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS REF AMM 33-51-01. - [SDR SWAA2025062484112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025062484112), Jun 21, 2025: FLASHLIGHT. FAILED. FWD FLIGHT ATTENDANT O/B FLASHLIGHT FLASHING RED<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 25-64-00-900-806-NG (FLASHLIGHT BATTERY REPLACEMENT - PERMANENT)] - [SDR SWAA2025043064713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025043064713), Apr 27, 2025: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. AFT LEFT HAND OUTBOARD FA FLASHLIGHT INOP<[01] REPLACED FLASHLIGHT BATTERY AT AFT L/H OTBD POSITION REF AMM 25-64-00 - [SDR SWAA2024111458586](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024111458586), Nov 11, 2024: SIGN. DETACHED. EXIT ROW SIGN MID AC ON CEILING FELL OFF<[01] INSTALLED PER MM 33-51-01 - [SDR SWAA2024093042692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024093042692), Sep 27, 2024: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. AFT LH ENTRY DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AT AFT LH SLIDE LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECK GOOD - [SDR SWAA2024062705984](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062705984), Jun 27, 2024: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. AFT GALLEY FLASH LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT GALLEY FLASHLIGHT BATTERY; IAW AMM 25-64-00. - [SDR SWAA2024062604281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062604281), Jun 21, 2024: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. FWD CABIN LH EMERGENCY. LIGHT BATTERY PACK INOP AT STA 500C L/H<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT 500C L/H PER AMM 33-51-06;[02] REMOVED - [SDR SWAA2024062604282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062604282), Jun 21, 2024: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. FWD CABIN R/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK INOP AT STA 500C R/H<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT 500CR/H PER AMM 33-51-06;[02] REMOVED - [SDR SWAA2024062604284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062604284), Jun 21, 2024: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. AFT CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IS INOP AT STA 727C L/H<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT 727C L/H PER AMM 33-51-06;[02] REMOVED - [SDR SWAA2024062604283](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062604283), Jun 21, 2024: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. AFT CABIN R/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK INOP AT STA 727C R/H<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT 727C R/H PER AMM 33-51-06;[02] REMOVED - [SDR SWAA2024062702640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062702640), Jun 14, 2024: THRESHOLD. CRACKED. AFT CARGO AFT CORNER THRESHOLD PLATE IS CRACKED<[01] LOCATED; DRILLED AND COUNTERSUNK AFT CARGO AFT NEW CORNER THRESHOLD PLATED PER SRM 51-40-05 AND 51-40-08;[0 - [SDR SWAA2024062702641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062702641), Jun 14, 2024: THRESHOLD. CRACKED. AFT CARGO FWD. CORNER THRESHOLD PLATE IS CRACKED<[01] LOCATED; DRILLED AND COUNTERSINK AFT CARGO FWD NEW CORNER THRESHOLD PLATED PER SRM 51-40-05 AND 51-40-05;[ - [SDR SWAA2024070101277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024070101277), Jun 13, 2024: SUPPORT ANGLE. CORRODED. WALL SUPPORT AT STA. 997 LBL 48 HAS CORROSION AROUND FASTENER HOLES<[01] LOCATED; DRILLED; COUNTERSUNK; ALODINE AND PRIMED FASTENER HOLES ON NEW WALL SUPPORT AN - [SDR SWAA2024070101278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024070101278), Jun 13, 2024: SUPPORT. CORRODED. WALL SUPPORT AT STA. 997 RBL 48 HAS CORROSION AROUND FASTENER HOLES<[01] LOCATED; DRILLED; COUNTERSUNK; ALODINE AND PRIMED FASTENER HOLES ON NEW WALL SUPPORT AN - [SDR SWAA2024062601483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062601483), Jun 13, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. PULLED. CABIN FLOOR PANEL 242AF HAS FIBER DAMAGE<[01] R&R CABIN FLOOR PANEL 242AF IAW AMM 53-21-00;[02] UPDATE PART NUMBER;[03] C/W INSPECTION. - [SDR SWAA2024062601484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062601484), Jun 13, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. DELAMINATED. CABIN FLOOR PANEL 231YF IS DELAMINATED<[01] R&R CABIN FLOOR PANEL 231YF IAW AMM 53-21-00;[02] C/W INSPECTION. - [SDR SWAA2024062800248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062800248), Jun 11, 2024: FLOOR SUPPORT. CORRODED. AFT CABIN LONGITUDINAL FLOOR PANEL SUPPORT (INTERCOSTAL) HAS CORROSION AT FASTENER HOLES STA. 947+10' TO STA.947+11' AT LBL 50' AREA MARKED.<[01] LOCATED AND DR - [SDR SWAA2024062700494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062700494), Jun 11, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. DELAMINATED. CABIN FLOOR PANEL 241EF; P/N 144A5810-129 HAS DELAM AREA ON SURFACE. OK TO CIC FLOOR STRUCTURE AT PANEL 241EF; SEE STEP 2.;[03] INSTALLED NEW SERVICEABLE CABIN - [SDR SWAA2024062799018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062799018), Jun 6, 2024: FLOOR SUPPORT. CRACKED. PASSENGER CABIN FLOORBOARD SUPPORT INTERCOSTAL AT STA 540 RBL2 CRACKED. REMOVED & REPLACED THE FLOOR SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-40-02. - [SDR SWAA2024062799019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062799019), Jun 6, 2024: FLOOR SUPPORT. CRACKED. PASSENGER CABIN FLOORBOARD SUPPORT INTERCOSTAL AT STA 540 LBL2 CRACKED. REMOVED DAMAGED INTERCOSTAL.;[02] R/R PASSENGER CABIN FLOORBOARD SUPPORT INTERCOSTAL AT - [SDR SWAA2024070198689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024070198689), Jun 5, 2024: FLOORBOARD. CORRODED. NEED EA TO DEVIATE FROM SRM 53-70-51-2R-5 REPAIR FOR FREEZE PLUGGING FLOORBOARD HOLE.<[01] COMPLIED WITH EA 24-153-01528; WIP1 AND WIP2.;[02] 02 - INSPECTED PER - [SDR SWAA2024070102486](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024070102486), Jun 5, 2024: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. NEED EA TO DEVIATE FROM SRM 53-70-51-2R-5 REPAIR FOR LBL 50 SHIM INSTALL DUE TO STANDOFF INTERFERENCE.<[01] COMPLIED WITH EA 24-153-01528; WIP1 AND WIP2.;[02] 0 - [SDR SWAA2024062800646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024062800646), Jun 5, 2024: ANGLE. CRACKED. IN THE R/H AC BAY L ANGLE AT STA 663 RBL 12 RIVET HAS A CRACK EXTENDING VERTICAL TOWARDS THE CENTER FUEL TANK