N7886A

This entry describes airframe N7886A, a Boeing-built airliner completed in 2007 as part of the Next Generation 737 family with manufacturer's serial number 35122. The airframe is owned and operated by Southwest Airlines Co (corporation based in Dallas, TX, US), and is registered in the US. Its operator history is characterized by continuous service within the Southwest single-class, high-density system; notable administrative entries include its listing on Southwest's active inventory following delivery. The aircraft is a fixed-wing multi-engine transport configured and maintained to the operator's high-utilization standards.

The cabin of N7886A follows Southwest’s single-class, high-density 143-seat configuration, optimized for high-throughput, short- to medium-haul operations across domestic and near-international sectors. The airframe's mission profile leverages a block cruise speed of 473 kts and a maximum operational ceiling of 41,000 ft, supporting efficient point-to-point rotations within an airline network centered on Dallas, TX. Maintenance and operational considerations for this airframe reflect the common 737-700/700-series supply chain and line maintenance practices; component pools and scheduled checks are aligned with the fleet-standard CFM56-7B engine type and the carrier’s heavy utilization model. Cabin amenities adhere to the operator’s single-class policy rather than individualized features unique to this tail number.

As a Boeing 737-752, serial 35122, this airframe belongs to the 737 Next Generation family that occupies the short- to medium-range narrowbody market niche. With two CFM56-7B22 engines and a 3,445 nm range, the type competes with contemporaneous narrowbodies offering similar capacity and stage lengths; demand is driven by carriers seeking high-density, frequent-turnaround operations. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe align with broad market factors for used 737-700 series jets, including engine life, maintenance status, and fleet commonality with operators such as Southwest Airlines Co.