# N8720L: 2018 Boeing 737-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Boeing 737-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8) (registry code 13844FZ, 175 seats)
- Engine: [CFM International LEAP-1B28 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-leap-1b28-series) (registry code 13120)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A16WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16WE) (The Boeing Company), [TCDS E00088EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00088EN) (CFM International S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 42547
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: July 29, 2018
- Certificate issued: September 8, 2018
- Expires: September 30, 2028
- Mode S code: AC0027
- 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=8720L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8720L

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 LEAP-1B28 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 47 in force

### Matched by airframe (Boeing 737-8)

- [AD 2026-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-18-07): Fuselage · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Oct 22, 2026
- [AD 2026-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-15-11): Fuselage · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Sep 10, 2026
- [AD 2026-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-11): Air Conditioning · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Jul 13, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-17): Navigation · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-04): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series and 6 more. Effective Jan 16, 2026
- [AD 2025-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-07): Navigation · Modification of Rockwell Collins, Inc. Multi-Mode Receiver (STC ST01883WI or 4 others). Effective Mar 17, 2025
- [AD 2024-23-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-23-11): Flight controls · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Jan 6, 2025
- [AD 2024-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-06): Ice/Rain Protection System · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Nov 26, 2024
- [AD 2024-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-02): Oxygen · Boeing 737-8, 737-9, 737-8200 and 3 more. Effective Jul 25, 2024
- [AD 2024-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-06-03): Electrical Power · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective May 22, 2024
- [AD 2024-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-03-04): Flight controls · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Feb 12, 2024
- [AD 2023-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-15-05): Ice and Rain Protection, Powerplant · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Aug 25, 2023
- [AD 2023-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-11): Navigation · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-06): Fuel · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective May 10, 2023
- [AD 2023-04-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-17): Fuel · Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series and 5 more. Effective May 1, 2023
- [AD 2023-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-06-10): Ice and Rain Protection, Powerplant · Boeing 737-8, 737-8200 and 737-9. Effective Apr 11, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-09): Air conditioning · Boeing 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series and 12 more. Effective Jan 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-09): Wings · Boeing 737-8. Effective Oct 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-06): Flight controls · Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series and 5 more. Effective Jun 16, 2022
- [AD 2021-13-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-18): Powerplant · Boeing 737-8, 737-8200 and 737-9. Effective Sep 3, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-15): Air conditioning · Boeing 737-8, 737-800 Series, 737-8200 and 2 more. Effective Aug 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-12-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-12-13): Fuel · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Jul 29, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-07): Autoflight, Flight controls · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Jul 8, 2021
- [AD 2021-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-04): Oxygen · Boeing 737-200 Series, 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series and 23 more. Effective May 26, 2021
- [AD 2021-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-09-08): Electrical power system · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Apr 30, 2021
- [AD 2021-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-01-04): Doors · Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series and 5 more. Effective Mar 29, 2021
- [AD 2020-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-24-02): Auto flight, Flight controls, and Indicating/recording systems · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Nov 20, 2020
- [AD 2020-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-02): Fire protection · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10, BD-500-1A11, A330-201 and 45 more. Effective Nov 19, 2020
- [AD 2020-11-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-11-12): Nacelles/pylons · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Jul 30, 2020
- [AD 2020-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-14-09): Fuel storage · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Jul 15, 2020
- [AD 2020-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-03-10): Fuselage · Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series and 5 more. Effective Mar 27, 2020
- [AD 2019-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-18-03): Exhaust · Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series and 5 more. Effective Oct 3, 2019
- [AD 2019-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-14-12): Flight Controls · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Aug 30, 2019
- [AD 2019-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-14-02): Hydraulic power · Boeing 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series and 11 more. Effective Aug 27, 2019
- [AD 2018-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-23-12): Equipment/furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 180 more. Effective Dec 28, 2018
- [AD 2018-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-13): Fuel · Boeing 757-200 Series, 757-200CB Series, 757-200PF Series and 13 more. Effective Nov 15, 2018

### Matched by engine (CFM International LEAP-1B28 series)

- [AD 2025-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-14-08): Turbine Section · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Aug 25, 2025
- [AD 2025-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-04-12): Turbine Section · CFM International LEAP-1A23, LEAP-1A24, LEAP-1A24E1 and 24 more. Effective Apr 8, 2025
- [AD 2024-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-25-02): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Feb 12, 2025
- [AD 2023-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-07-11): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Jun 13, 2023
- [AD 2022-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-17-02): Turbine Engine Accessory Drive · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Oct 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-02): Turbine Engine Compressor Section, Turbine Section · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Jul 8, 2022
- [AD 2021-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-06): Engine Controls · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective May 10, 2021
- [AD 2020-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-01): Turbine/Turboprop · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Apr 16, 2020
- [AD 2018-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-01): Turbine Section · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Dec 17, 2018

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2026-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-05) (historical): Air conditioning · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Jul 16, 2026
- [AD 2026-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-05) (historical): Electrical Power · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Feb 24, 2026
- [AD 2023-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-04) (historical): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series and 5 more. Effective Jun 29, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-20) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. Effective Jan 31, 2022
- [AD 2021-14-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-20) (historical): Cabin Altitude Pressure Switches · Boeing 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series and 12 more. Effective Jul 20, 2021
- [AD 2020-03-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-03-20) (historical): Navigation · Modification of Rockwell Collins, Inc. Multi-Mode Receiver (STC ST01883WI or 4 others). Effective Feb 18, 2020
- [AD 2018-23-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-23-51) (historical): Flight controls · Boeing 737-8 and 737-9. Effective Dec 21, 2018
- [AD 2023-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-12) (historical): Turbine Section · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Jan 16, 2024
- [AD 2019-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-12-01) (historical): Turbine Engine Accessory Drive · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Jul 3, 2019
- [AD 2018-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-09) (historical): Engine Controls · CFM International LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25 and 8 more. Effective Dec 26, 2018

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7 in force)

- [SAIB 2026-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2026-17): VNAV Approach Disconnect Following Missed Approach, Anomaly on Airplanes with FMC U14.0/14.1. Issued Oct 3, 2026
- [SAIB NM-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-20-02): Fire Protection. Issued Mar 11, 2020
- [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB NM-18-33](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-18-33): Engine Fuel and Control. Issued Dec 17, 2018
- [SAIB NM-18-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-18-18): Equipment/Furnishings - First Observer's Seat Cup Holder. Issued Jul 2, 2018
- [SAIB NM-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-17-17): Oxygen System. Issued Jun 19, 2017
- [SAIB NM-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-17-10): Maintenance Practices. Issued Apr 13, 2017

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8720L.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8720L.

## Service difficulty reports (42)

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 SWAA2026100528845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026100528845), Sep 30, 2026: BOLT. MISSING. L1 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE HOUSING BOLT MISSING. REPLACED THE BOLT ON L1 DOOR SLIDE MOUNT IAW MM 25-66-01.
- [SDR SWAA2026090847351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026090847351), Sep 2, 2026: BRACKET. TIGHT. GIRT BAR BRACKET ON FWD ENTRY DOOR TIGHT. REPOSITIONED AND LUBED FWD ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKET IAW SIP.
- [SDR SWAA2026043093287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026043093287), Apr 27, 2026: SLIDE. LOOSE. R1 DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE LOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED R1 DOOR SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01, AND MT 825-PRD-01-01.
- [SDR SWAA2026030275202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026030275202), Feb 28, 2026: BATTERY. NO TEST. FWD RT FLASHLIGHT NOT TESTING. REPLACED THE BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SWAA2025122253810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025122253810), Dec 19, 2025: HANDLE. LOOSE. FWD ENTRY DOOR UPPER ASSIST HANDLE IS LOOSE. SECURED FWD ENTRY DOOR UPPER ASSIST HANDLE REF AMM 20-50-11.
- [SDR SWAA2025110626382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025110626382), Oct 20, 2025: SKIN. CRACKED. CRACK AND DENT LOCATED AT STA 827+10 AND STR S-26L. MEASURES L:12.5'; W:9.5'; D:0.27'; W/Y :35.18, CRACK LENGTH: 0.5'. DAMAGED FUSELAGE SKIN WILL BE EVALUATED A
- [SDR SWAA2025050265813](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025050265813), Apr 30, 2025: FLASHLIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FWD JUMPSEAT INBD FLASHLIGHT INOP DUE TO COMPARTMENT DOOR ON MEL CLEAR WHEN MEL 25-28-01A IS CLEARED<[01] OK TO CONTINUE ON MEL 25-64-02 SP1B;[02] 1. EDWARD PAN
- [SDR SWAA2025021094511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025021094511), Feb 9, 2025: FLASHLIGHT. NO TEST. LH AFT OUTBD EMERG FLASHLIGHT FLASHING RED UPON TEST<[01] REPLACED BATTERY PER MM 25-64-00
- [SDR SWAA2024090433044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090433044), Aug 31, 2024: BULB. BURNED OUT. ASD OVERDOOR LIGHT BURNED OUT BELOW EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ASD OVERDOOR LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT BELOW EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN<[01] RELAMPED AND PERFORMED GOOD TEST OF AS
- [SDR SWAA2024090421373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090421373), Aug 1, 2024: BAFFLE. CRACKED. CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP FWD FRAME BS 460; LBL 23 AND WL 153<[01] INSTALLED NEW CLIP AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 REV-.;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION
- [SDR SWAA2024090421378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090421378), Aug 1, 2024: BAFFLE. CRACKED. CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AFT FRAME BS 440; LBL 23 AND WL 153<[01] CRACKED BAFFLE CLIP WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 A
- [SDR SWAA2024090421379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090421379), Aug 1, 2024: BAFFLE. CRACKED. CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB; BS500A; AFTER FRAME RBL23; WL153.<[01] FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 RE
- [SDR SWAA2024090321380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090321380), Aug 1, 2024: BAFFLE. CRACKED. CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB; BS460 AFT FRAME; LBL23; WL153<[01] CRACKED CLIP WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS; REMOVED AND REPLACED CLIP AS PER SRM 51-40-05-0G-0 A
- [SDR SWAA2024090321376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090321376), Aug 1, 2024: ANGLE. CRACKED. CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB; BS480 FWD FRAME; LBL23; WL153<[01] CRACKED BAFFLE FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS; REMOVED AND REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 
- [SDR SWAA2024090321374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090321374), Aug 1, 2024: BAFFLE. CRACKED. CRACK ON BAFFLE; AT FCB; BS500B; FWD FRAME; RBL23; WL153 CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB BS500B FWD FRAME RBL23 WL153<[01] FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND RE
- [SDR SWAA2024071813920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071813920), Jul 17, 2024: SKIN. CRACKED. PERFORMED HFEC ON THE EDGE OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN CUTOUT FOUND; PER WIP1 STEP 6; AND FOUND A CRACK ON LOWER EDGE OF CUTOUT 15 AFT FROM FRAME 440. PERFORMED HFEC O
- [SDR SWAA2024071110743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071110743), Jul 9, 2024: BUSHING. MISINSTALLED. R/H ELEVATOR FAIL SURFACE FRICTION AND BALANCE TEST PROCEDURE 27-31-00--700-803 STEP 13 G (1).<[01] FOUND #3 HINGE BOLT AND ADJUSTABLE BUSHING INSTALLED INCORRE
- [SDR SWAA2024071108317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071108317), Jul 2, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. CORRODED. AFT CARGO FLOOR PANEL 140CF HAS CORROSION ALONG EDGES OF PANEL. FABRICATED NEW FLOOR PANEL 140CF IAW AMM 50-10-04-400-801 AND TREATED AND PRIMER;[02] VERIFIED I
- [SDR SWAA2024071108318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071108318), Jul 2, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. CORRODED. AFT CARGO FLOOR PNL 140BF HAS CORROSION ALONG EDGES OF PNL<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 50-10-04-401-MAX (CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR PANEL - REMOVAL/INS
- [SDR SWAA2024071206076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071206076), Jun 26, 2024: ENCLOSURE. CRACKED. AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT WASTE TANKE ENCLUSURE STRUCTURE ATTACH CLIP P/N 149A8109-114 AT LBL 16 STA 885.95 IS CRACKED (LEEKA ANGLE)<[01] REMOVED B/H ANGLE AND CLIP
- [SDR SWAA2024071105292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071105292), Jun 25, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. CORRODED. (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT LINER PANEL 140AF - CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] FABRICATED NEW FLOOR PANEL 140AF IAW AMM 50-10-04-400-801 AND REPLACED ON PANEL
- [SDR SWAA2024071105291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071105291), Jun 25, 2024: FLOOR PANEL. CORRODED. (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT LINER PANEL 140BF - CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 50-10-04-401-MAX (CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR PA
- [SDR SWAA2024071004949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004949), Jun 23, 2024: ANGLE. CORRODED. (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT; BS727 - BS847; LBL26; WL156; FLOOR STRUCTURE Z-ANGLE CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED Z ANGLE SECTION 
- [SDR SWAA2024071004950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004950), Jun 23, 2024: ANGLE. CORRODED. (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT; BS727 - BS767; RBL26; WL156; FLOOR STRUCTURE Z-ANGLE CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] 04 - REPAIRED AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR STR
- [SDR SWAA2024071004951](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004951), Jun 23, 2024: SHIELD. CORRODED. (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT; BS767 - BS787; RBL26; WL156; CARGO DOOR FLOOR STRUCTURE FORWARD SHIELD CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED S
- [SDR SWAA2024071104719](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104719), Jun 22, 2024: FLOORBOARD. PULLED. A225-018 CABIN FLOOR BOPARD 241 DF HAS MINOR FIBER DAMAGE (PULLED UPPER LAYER)<[01] REPLACED FLOORBOARD PANEL 241DF BY FABRICATION IAW B737 SRM 53-00-50-2R-0; B
- [SDR SWAA2024071104446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104446), Jun 22, 2024: SCUFF PLATE. CRACKED. AFT CARGO DOOR AFT CORNER SCUFF PLATE IS CRACKED<[01] AFT CARGO DOOR AFT CORNER SCUFF PLATE WAS REPAIRED ON BACK SHOP W/O 45843/1000/0002 SERIAL NO. 9298149 SHO
- [SDR SWAA2024071004711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004711), Jun 22, 2024: SUPPORT BRACKET. CORRODED. (A125) FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT; AFT BULKHEAD FLOOR STRUCTURE; BS 500I; LBL 26 - RBL 26; WL 156; MULTIPLE CORRODED FASTENER HOLES MARKED<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED 
- [SDR SWAA2024071104302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104302), Jun 21, 2024: PRESSURE PANEL. CORRODED. DOT A24-7 RH AFT NOSE W/W PRESSURE PANEL 114BW HAS SEVERAL AREAS OF FRETTING CORROSION ON INTERNAL SIDE.<[01] REMOVED FRETTING CORROSION ON PANEL 114BW IAW EA 2
- [SDR SWAA2024071104027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104027), Jun 21, 2024: DOOR. CRACKED. (A204 DOT 45) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR. GEAR CENTER DOOR; UPPER AFT CORNER IS CRACKED AND DELAMINATED.<[01] REPAIRED DAMAGE TO UPPER AFT CORNER OF L/H MAIN LANDIND 
- [SDR SWAA2024052889912](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024052889912), May 25, 2024: SLIDE. DISLODGED. AFT ENTRY DOOR SLIDE FELT OUT OF CONTAINER<[01] REINSTALLED AFT ENTRY DOOR SLIDE PER MT 825-PRD-01-01 AND AMM 25-66-01. INSTALLED SAFTEY PIN IN STOWAGE POCKET. 
- [SDR SWAA2024052889913](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024052889913), May 25, 2024: PIN. MISSING. IN REFERENCE TO LOG PAGE 696481E AFT ENTRY DOOR SLIDE FELL OUT OF CONTAINER<[01] AFT ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE SAFETY PIN MISSING.<BR>REF LOG PAGE 69648
- [SDR SWAA2024030659193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024030659193), Mar 5, 2024: BATTERY PACK. FAILED. FWD LH CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK ON THE FWD ENTRY DOOR AND THE LH MID FWD. BATTERY PACK PER A
- [SDR SWAA2024012242969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024012242969), Jan 19, 2024: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. L/H AFT ENTRY EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT L/H BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGH PER AMM 33-51-06 OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR SWAA2024010236423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024010236423), Dec 30, 2023: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. AFT GALLEY L/H EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP<[01] LET BATTERY PACK CHARGE AND PREFORMED OPS CHECK PER AMM 33-51-00 OPS NORMAL
- [SDR SWAA2023111420229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023111420229), Nov 10, 2023: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. FWD R/H EMER EXIT LIGHTS INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD R/H EMER EXIT LIGHTS BATTERY PACK IAW 33-51-06. OPS CHECK OK
- [SDR SWAA2023022004318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023022004318), Feb 17, 2023: SLIDE. OUT OF TOLERANCE. FORWARD LEFT ENTRY DOOR EVAC SLIDE PRESSURE GAUGE BELOW GREEN ARC<[01] PART REMOVED IN MXI;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD ENTRY ESCAPE SLIDE REF AMM 25-66-01 AND
- [SDR SWAA2022081842369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2022081842369), Aug 16, 2022: COFFEEMAKER. FAULTY. FA'S REPORTED SMELL OF RUBBER OR SMOKE FROM AFT GALLEY. TURNING COFFEE MAKER. AFT GALLEY LIGHTS OFF STOPPED SMELL . NO SMOKE SEEN. RUBBER SMELL DID NOT RETURN R
- [SDR SWAA2022022575930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2022022575930), Feb 21, 2022: CHARGER. FAILED. L1 DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAIL CAPACITARY TEST / [01] REMOVED BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY M1675 IAW AMM 33-51-06;[02] INSTALLED BATTERY CHARGE
- [SDR SWAA2021071593453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021071593453), Jul 12, 2021: BATTERY. FAULTED. FORWARD INBOARD EMERGENCY FA BATTERY FLASHING RED. / REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY FORWARD INBOARD EMERGENCY FA BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00
- [SDR SWAA2021030150973](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021030150973), Feb 23, 2021: SLIDE. OUT OF TOLERANCE. FWD ENTRY DOOR SLIDE S/N BNG 30989 ON RED BAND / REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD ENTRY DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE PER SWA 825-PRD-01-01
- [SDR SWAA2021030150974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021030150974), Feb 23, 2021: NUT PLATE. DAMAGED. L/E SLATS PANELS #621CB; 621HB AND 621 FB ONE NUT DAMAGE ON EACH / R&R 3 EA NUT PLATES PER SRM 51-40-02. PANELS 621CB; 621HB AND 621FB

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (166, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Boeing 737-8)

- [STC ST03438NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03438NY): Installation of Adams Rite Lavatory Equipment. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST12515IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12515IB): Potable Water System Tank Usable Volume Change, from 40 U.S. gallon to 60 U.S. gallon capacity. Boeing Brasil Serviços Técnicos Aeronáuticos
- [STC ST04669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04669CH): Installation of Honeywell Advanced Communications and Entertainment System (ACES). Honeywell Aerospace
- [STC ST09941AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09941AC): Installation of a Gables SATVOICE Annunciator Panel. L2 Aviation
- [STC ST02269NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02269NY): Installation of Self Illuminating Floor Path Marking System. Lufthansa Technik AG
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST12445IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12445IB): nstallation of ACRO Series 6 ‘X’ passenger seats in 189Y seating configuration i. Eirtech Aviation Services Limited
- [STC ST12443LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12443LA): Installation of Teledyne Controls Edge Computing Platform (ECP). Teledyne Controls, LLC
- [STC ST12437IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12437IB): Installation of a new VIP cabin interior for 19 passengers and two required Cabin Crew for private operation. AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG
- [STC ST04474NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04474NY): Activation of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system. Jet Aviation AG
- [STC ST04254NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04254NY): Installation of Viasat Satcom Software. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST04281NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04281NY): Replacement of Aft Lavatories. B/E Aerospace Limited
- [STC ST09927AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09927AC): Installation of a Gables Audio Management System. L2 Aviation
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST12005SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12005SE): Installation of Starlink Aviation System. Space Exploration Technologies Corp./Starlink Aviation
- [STC ST04040CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04040CH): Activation of Smart Runway and Smart Landing (SRSL) Runway Awareness Advisory System (RAAS) Functions for Honeywell Mark V and Mark V-A Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems (EGPWS). Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST00555AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00555AT): Installation of Airshow 210 system. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. Lists 737 Series
- [STC ST04363AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04363AT): Interior reconfiguration installation. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST04393AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04393AT): Interior Reconfiguration installation. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST04667CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04667CH): Installation of Southwest Airlines Interior Reconfiguration for Extended Leg Room (ELR) Cabin. Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification Corp
- [STC ST03738NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03738NY): Modification of the ALOFT AeroArchitects Auxiliary Fuel System. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST03735NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03735NY): Installation of a ViaSat KA SATCOM Antenna System. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST04328NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328NY): The Manufacture and Installation of Exterior Placards, Labels and Signs is to be performed, installed. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST04593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04593CH): Installation of Astronics EmPower In-Seat Power System. Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification Corp
- [STC ST03875NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03875NY): Installation of interior placards, signs and markings. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST03405NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03405NY): Installation (with demod option) of an Connectivity Antenna. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST09848DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09848DS): Guam Interim 14F Configuration. United Airlines
- [STC ST04758NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04758NY): Installation of single cockpit USB charger. Eirtech Aviation Services Inc
- [STC ST09844DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09844DS): This project installs a new Next-IS media server and installation provisions to interface with the Starlink IFC system. United Airlines
- [STC ST04380AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04380AT): Installation of Row 44 Broadband Antenna provisions on a Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Anuvu IFC Corporation
- [STC ST12279IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12279IB): Installation of B737-8 MAX Printer, In-Seat Power supply (ISPS), and Power Outlets. Elisen & associés Inc
- [STC ST04052NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04052NY): ViaSat KA Cabin Distribution System Installation. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST03218CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03218CH): Modify aircraft interior to match standard passenger cofigurations, IAW Global Onboard Partners MDL # 252013-737-MDL-02, Rev. N, dtd 1/4/22 or later FAA approved revisions. Atin OOH LLC
- [STC ST02908NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02908NY): Installation of a Panasonic Avionics Corporation Global Communications Suite (GCS) and/or In-Flight Entertainment (IFE). Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST01143LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01143LA): Installation of Aerocon Engineering Company (AEC) Airstar. Aircraft Technical Development Inc. dba Aerocon Engineering Company
- [STC ST04381AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04381AT): Activation of the Row 44 Broadband System on a Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Anuvu IFC Corporation
- [STC ST11087SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11087SC): Installation of Heads-Up Technologies Pre,Recorded Announcement Machine (PRAM). American Airlines, Inc., M&E Engineering Division
- [STC ST04051NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04051NY): ViaSat KA SATCOM Antenna System Installation. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST12136AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12136AT): Installation of Cabin Interior Reconfiguration. Delta Flight Products (DFP)
- [STC ST12102IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12102IB): Installation of a Honeywell Aspire 400 SBB Satcom and/or an AMT-3800 high gain antenna. Jet Aviation AG
- [STC ST12059IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12059IB): Installation of Seat to Floor Interface - isotropic intercostals for installation of seats and divans. JET AVIATION AG
- [STC ST12056IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12056IB): The Manufacture and Installation of External Printed Aircraft Graphics Film. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST11915IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11915IB): Installation of the AFIRS (Automated Flight Information Reporting System) Edge system. FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd
- [STC ST04261NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04261NY): Installation of an Executive Interior. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST04368AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04368AT): Installation of a Rockwell Collins CMU-900 ACARS/CPDLC Communication Management Unit P/N 822-1239-151 to provide Data Link communications via existing data link capable VHF Mode 2 (VDLM2), HF and/or SATCOM systems and host the CPDLC application which support EASA Link 2000+ communications. LB Aircraft Engineering Inc
- [STC ST00079IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00079IB): Integration of Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher HAFEX. UMLAUT ENGINEERING GMBH
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH

All 166: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8720L/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N8720L

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8720L before.

- [Cancelled 2008-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8720L-2008-06-12): Piper PA-25-260, S/N 25-5176, built 1969. Exported to Uruguay. Owner: [Lucke Eva A DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCKE%20EVA%20A%20DBA), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot)

## Related

- Other Boeing 737-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8/aircraft.md
- The CFM International LEAP-1B28 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-leap-1b28-series.md

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