N8617E

This airframe, registered N8617E, is a Boeing Commercial Airplanes-built Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) with manufacturer's serial number 36912, completed in 2013. It is owned and operated by Southwest Airlines Co., a Dallas, Texas–based corporation, and carries a United States registration. The airframe’s operational history is characterized by service in a single-carrier configuration under Southwest; no other ownership transfers or registry actions are published in the provided data. Condition and valuation specifics beyond basic type and year are not published.

The cabin is configured in a single-class layout with approximately 143 economy seats in the standard Southwest configuration; this reflects the operator’s high-density, short- to medium-haul network deployment model. Avionics fit and line maintenance are consistent with airline-standard 737NG fleet practices for the Boeing 737-800 series, while specific retrofits or interior refurbishment details for this airframe are not published. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft emphasize point-to-point domestic and near-international flights within the aircraft’s 3,115 nm range and cruise speed near 440 kts, operating from Southwest’s Dallas base and its route system. Maintenance considerations follow the twin CFM56-7B27E engine schedule and 737-800 structural and systems maintenance programs as applied by the operator.

The Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) sits within the 737 Next Generation family as a narrow-body, single-aisle workhorse optimized for short- to medium-range high-frequency routes, matching the operational profile suggested by this airframe’s seating and range. It competes in the market with other narrow-body types offering similar seat counts and mission capability; buyer and lease demand typically focuses on airlines seeking high-utilization single-class capacity. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial-series aircraft follow established 737-800 patterns, including CFM56 engine support and aftermarket demand tied to fleet commonality.