N8602F

This airframe, registered as N8602F, is a Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in 2012 with manufacturer serial number 38110. It is owned and operated by Southwest Airlines Co. (a Corporation based in Dallas, TX, US) and carries a US registration. The airframe’s public history shows continued operation within Southwest’s network; no additional transfers or major registry actions are published. Valuation and condition highlights: Not published.

The aircraft typically serves short- to medium-haul trunk and point-to-point routes consistent with a 3,115 nm maximum range and airline scheduling that favors high-frequency, single-aisle operations. Cabin specifics for this particular airframe are not published; as a 737-800 series airliner operated by Southwest, it is operated from the carrier’s Dallas-area corporate base and deployed across the carrier’s domestic network. Avionics and interior fit for this serial are not publicly detailed; routine fleet maintenance and operator-configured cabin layouts have kept the airframe in commercial service. Maintenance considerations for this unit align with standard 737-800 practices for the CFM56-7B26-equipped fleet, including periodic engine and airframe checks driven by airline maintenance programs.

The Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) occupies the narrow-body, short-to-medium-haul segment with cruise performance of 459 kts and an operational ceiling of 41,000 ft, making it suitable for dense domestic and regional schedules. Powered by CFM56-7B26 engines rated at 26,400 lbf each, the platform competes in a mature market niche for single-aisle airliners where demand is driven by high-frequency low-cost and legacy carriers. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect typical 737-800 lifecycle factors—engine support, airframe fatigue tracking, and adherence to operator-specific retrofit or cabin-refresh programs.