N8600F

This airframe, registered as N8600F, is a Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) built by Boeing in 2012 with manufacturer's serial number 39882. The aircraft is recorded as owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE (operated by Southwest Airlines Co.), a corporate trustee arrangement based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and is operated in the U.S. registry. The trustee ownership with operation by Southwest Airlines Co. is a notable registry arrangement reflecting lender or lease-related title holding while commercial flight operations are conducted by a major low-cost carrier. The airframe’s documented configuration and operator pairing indicate it has been in mainstream scheduled service rather than corporate or private use, and its condition and valuation are aligned with active line-service maintenance programs typical for late-production 737-800s.

The cabin on this airframe is a single-class, all-economy layout with 143 seats configured for high-density short- to medium-haul operations. Operated by Southwest Airlines Co. under the trustee ownership, the airplane typically serves domestic and near-international routes consistent with the 737-800’s range and cruise performance; missions emphasize frequent cycles and quick turnarounds. Avionics and specific retrofit packages are not published here, but the platform is maintained under the operator’s established heavy- and line-maintenance regimes. Maintenance considerations for this aircraft focus on high-utilization service life issues such as structural fatigue monitoring and routine CFM56 engine shop visits driven by cycle-dependent maintenance planning.

The Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) sits in the narrow-body single-aisle segment, offering an efficient medium-range performance niche against competitors like the Airbus A320 family. With a cruise of 440 kts and a range of 2,935 nm, it meets typical low-cost carrier route profiles and remains in strong demand for replacement and growth fleets. Resale and lease prospects for this serial are influenced by operator maintenance history, high-cycle usage, and prevailing market demand for 737-800s; ongoing CFM56 support and parts availability continue to underpin lifecycle value and remarketing considerations.