# STC SA3992NM

- Type: Supplemental type certificate
- Status: Current, Reissued
- Holder: AAR Corp., United States
- Description: Installation of an auxiliary fuel system in the aft cargo compartment
- Applied: March 18, 1988
- Status date: July 12, 2018
- Product: Aircraft, Large Multi-Engine
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 25, Part 26
- Data sheets: [TCDS A16WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16WE)
- Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cb/de/cbde61847895248be804c4b24c7bef5aa683075edc28cfabd69e936f1794db5d
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2BFF81A104C2E3D28625835F004F62D8.0001
- DRS record last changed: December 6, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3992NM

## ADs that name it (1)

- [AD 2008-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-12-03): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Airbus BAC 1-11 400 Series, 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body and 15 more. Effective Jul 9, 2008. Named in the applicability

## Approved models (2)

- The Boeing Company 737-400 Series ([TCDS A16WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16WE))
- The Boeing Company 737-500 Series ([TCDS A16WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16WE))

## What the certificate says

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United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14) Number: SA3992NM This certificate issued to: AAR Corp.

1100 North Wood Dale Road Wood Dale, Illinois 60191 Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Original Product – Type Certificate Number: Make: Boeing A16WE Model: For the list of approved aircraft models see pages 3 and 4 of STC No. SA3992NM.

1. Installation of an auxiliary fuel system in the aft cargo compartment in accordance with Aftermarket Technologies FAA approved Master Drawing List ADL 7000 as delineated on Page 3. An FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement is also required as delineated on page 3. This amendment requires implementation of Service Bulletin SB-7310022-28-10-00 Revision B, for One Tank dated February 26, 2009, or later FAA approved revision, and Service Bulletin SB-7320002-28-10-00 Revision B, for Two Tank dated February 26, 2009, or later FAA approved revision configurations. Implementation of Service Bulletins makes SA3992NM compliant with design change and maintenance requirements of 14 CFR part 21 SFAR No.88.

(Sec Description of Type Design Change Continued on Page 3 of 5) Limitations and Conditions:

1. The installer must determine whether this design change is compatible with previously approved modifications.

2. If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter a product, the holder must give the other person written evidence of that permission.

(See Limitations and Conditions continued on Page 3 and 4 of 5)

Date of Application: March 18, 1988 Date Reissued: March 11, 1991, September 28, 2015, October 19, 2015, July 12, 2018 Date of Issuance: June 16, 1989 Date Amended: September 1, 1989, March 9, 1990, April 12, 1990, June 6, 1990, July 16, 2003, March 31, 2009, September 2, 2016 By Direction of the Administrator Signature Title Michele J. Maurer Acting Manager New York ACO Branch Possession of this Su pplemental Type Certificate (STC) document by persons other than the STC holder does not constitute rights to the design data nor to alter an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller. The STC’s supporting documentation (drawings, instructions, specifications, flight manual supplements, etc.) is th e property of the STC holder.

United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Page 2 of 5 FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14)

Transfer Endorsement Transfer the ownership of Supplemental Type Certificate Number: SA3992NM To (Name and address of transferee) From (Name and address of grantor) Extent of Authority (if licensing agreement):

United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: SA3992NM FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14) Page 3 of 5 Date Reissued: July 12, 2018 Description of Type Design Change (continued):

This amendment limits the installation of SA3992NM on aircraft listed in Limitations and Conditions continued on page 3, not subject to compliance with 14 CFR part 26.33.

Description/Model Master Drawing List or later approved revisions Airplane Flight Manual or later approved revisions 1,000 gal. two tank sys/737-400 ADL-7000 Revision F dated 2/26/90 AFS 7000 Revision N/C dated 6/9/89 unless otherwise specified 500 gal. one tank sys/737-500 ADL-7000 Revision G dated 3/14/90 AFS 7002 Revision N/C dated 4/3/90 500 gal. one tank sys/737-400 ADL-7000 Revision H dated 5/4/90 AFS 7001 Revision N/C 7001 dated 6/5/90 Installs Transient Suppression Device (TSD) in accordance with Rogerson ATS Master Drawing List No. ADL-7000, Rev. N, dated February 24, 2003, or later FAA approved revisions, and maintain in accordance with applicable Service Bulletins identified in the page 1, Design Description.

3. Installation of STC SA3992NM is limited to aircraft listed below:

Aircraft Equip.

Model A/C Serial Number Mfg. Date Certificate Number Original Issue Date of Certificate of Airworthiness 737-4Y0 23870 198811 E 248661 3/31/1989 737-405 24270 198905 E 248690 6/7/1989 737-405 24271 198905 E 248696 6/29/1989 737-505 24650 198910 E 236679 3/7/1990 737-476 24430 199001 E 236676 2/26/1990 737-505 24651 199003 E 236691 4/19/1990 737-405 24643 199004 E 236708 5/18/1990 737-476 24431 199004 E 236709 5/25/1990 737-4Q8 24332 199004 E 236711 5/30/1990 Possession of this Su pplemental Type Certificate (STC) document by persons other than the STC holder does not constitute rights to the design data nor to alter an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller. The STC’s supporting documentation (drawings, instructions, specifications, flight manual supplements, etc.) is th e property of the STC holder.

United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: SA3992NM FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14) Page 4 of 5 Date Reissued: July 12, 2018 Limitations and Conditions (continued):

Aircraft Equip.

Model A/C Serial Number Mfg. Date Certificate Number Original Issue Date of Certificate of Airworthiness 737-476 24432 199005 E 236720 6/26/1990 737-476 24433 199005 E 236721 7/2/1990 737-476 24434 199008 E 236745 9/10/1990 737-4B3 24750 ‡ 199008 E 236748 9/21/1990 737-53A 24788 199008 E 236753 9/26/1990 737-405 24644 199009 E 236760 10/24/1990 737-53A 24877 199010 E 236763 11/5/1990 737-476 24435 199010 E 236772 12/3/1990 737-476 24436 199101 E 236440 2/20/1991 737-4B3 24751 199107 E 294016 8/28/1991 737-405 25303 199109 E 294034 10/9/1991 737-405 25348 199109 E 294047 10/24/1991 737-476 24437 199110 E 236955 11/12/1991 737-476 24438 199110 E 236965 11/26/1991 ‡ Limitations applicable to A/C Serial Number 24750 only:

1. Installation of Invicta Ignition Mitigation/Flammability Reduction Technology in the Center Wing Tank (CWT) in accordance with STC ST03450NY is a prerequisite to the change in operating procedures.

2. Installation of Cargo Door in accordance with STC SA2969SO is a prerequisite to the change in operating procedures.

3. Operation must be in accordance with Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement Doc #14002S000l-2, Rev. IR, dated September 02, 2016.

4. Operation must be in accordance with Supplement to Airplane Weight & Balance Control and Loading Manual Supplement, Doc # 14002S0003-2, Rev. IR, dated August 26, 2016.

5. Placard installation required per SB 737-28-51-014 Rev. IR, dated July 16, 2016.

United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: SA3992NM FAA Form 8110-2 (5/14) Page 5 of 5 Date Reissued: July 12, 2018 Certification Basis for A/C Serial Number 24750 only:

Based on 14 CFR §21.115 and §21.101, and FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for this modification to the Boeing Model 737-400 Series aircraft as listed on the STC is as follows:

a) The type certification basis for the Boeing Model 737-400 Series aircraft as listed on the STC and as shown on TCDS A16WE (Rev. 56) for parts not changed or not affected by the change.

b) The type certification basis for the Boeing Model 737-400 Series aircraft as listed on the STC and as shown on TCDS A16WE (Rev. 56) for parts changed or affected by the change with the following exceptions:

• Compliance with 14 CFR §§25.25, 25.301, 25.303 at Amendment 25-23.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §25.952 at Amendment 25-40.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §25.1581(a), (b), (d) at Amendment 25-72.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §25.305 at Amendment 25-86.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §25.561 at Amendment 25-91.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §25.981(c) at Amendment 25-125.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §25.307, at Amendment 25-139.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §25.343 at Amendment 25-141.

• Compliance with 14 CFR §26.35 at Amendment 26-3.

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## Every issue (5)

- July 12, 2018: Reissued, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cb/de/cbde61847895248be804c4b24c7bef5aa683075edc28cfabd69e936f1794db5d)
- October 19, 2015: Reissued, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4c/fd/4cfd6ad89f011e5e737a31124720d19579dcba3eb5365437833c0491e08394a4)
- September 28, 2015: Reissued, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/22/6e/226e7bf4b45b55a315c39f269d5bafd6f50d450f39fe5c147e5ab94b536e176e)
- March 31, 2009: Amended, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3a/1a/3a1a676b3e392592c51ad655ab5a76ae2b481f1253b3101ac98e56e34c36a70b)
- July 16, 2003: Amended, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/67/71/6771c1e47ef3b0b19084c392d6b040ac6c11c81d7502602af480e781e5f732bd)

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