What it approves
Installation of Gogo FDX Satellite Connectivity Installation
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United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number: ST04815NY This certificate issued to: ALOFT AeroArchitects 21652 Nanticoke Avenue Georgetown, DE 19947 25 of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Original Product Type Certificate Number: A16WE Make: The Boeing Company Description of Type Design Change: Model: 737-700 Series
1. Installation of Gogo FDX Satellite Connectivity Installation on Boeing 737-700 Series Aircraft per Master Data List No. 8609-0001-MDL Rev B dated April 06, 2026, or later FAA approved revision.
See continuation page 03.
1. The installer must determine whether this design is compatable with previously approved modifications.
See continuation pages 03 through 04.
Date of Application: 03/17/2025 Date Reissued:
Date of Issuance: 10/03/2025 Date Amended: 04/27/2026 see continuation sheet for additional dates By Direction of the Administrator Signature:
Title: Dan Skibinski STC Administrator, ODA-955292-NE This certificate may 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, be transferred or made available to third persons by licensing agreements in accordance with 14 CFR 21.47. Possession of this Supplemental Type or propeller. The ST's supporting documentation (drawings, instructions, specifications, flight manual supplements, etc.) is the property of the STC holder.
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number: ST04815NY Effective Date: 04/27/2026
TransferEndorsement Transfer the ownership of Supplemental Type Certificate Number:
To (Name and address of transferee);
The ST's supporting documentation (drawings, instructions, specifications, flight manual supplements, etc.) is the property of the STC holder.
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: ST04815NY Effective Date: 04/27/2026 Description of Type Design Change: (Continued)
2. ICA: Comply with ALOFT AeroArchitects Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), documents, or later FAA-accepted revisions:
TM-8609-ICAW revision A dated March 16, 2026
3. ALS: Comply with the FAA-Approved Airworthiness Limitations Sections (ALS) in documents:
TM-8609-ICAW revision A dated March 16, 2026 with Appendix A revision A, dated March 16, 2026, FAA-Approved April 27, 2026
3. EWIS ICA: The FAA has reviewed the applicant's assessment of existing Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (EWIS ICA) and found that additional EWIS ICA tasks are required:
TM-8609-EWIS, revision A, dated March 16, 2026, FAA-Approved April 27, 2026
4. AFMS: Comply with the FAA-Approved ALOFT AeroArchitects Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS), documents:
AFMS-8609-P377-001, revision B, FAA-approved April 27, 2026
5. Fatigue Critical Baseline (FCBS) and Fatigue Critical Alteration Structure (FCAS) List:
8609-53-FCAS-001, revision A, dated April 21, 2026 Limitations and Conditions: (Continued)
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.
The STC's supporting documentation (drawings, instructions, specifications, flight manual supplements, etc.) is the property of the STC permission acceptable to the FAA. (Ref. 14 CFR 21.120).
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: ST04815NY Effective Date: 04/27/2026 Limitations and Conditions: (Continued)
3. Prior to activation of a Wireless Cabin Distribution System, it must be shown that the aircraft is compatible with transmitting portable clectronic devices (TPED) per FAA policy statement PS-AIR-25-13-R1.
4. Operational approval to permit use of Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) must be obtained separately from this STC. Use of FAA InFO 13010 is an acceptable means.
5. This STC verifies that there is no impact to 14 CFR 36.7, Acoustical Change for transport category large airplanes.
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: ST04815NY Effective Date: 04/27/2026 Certification Basis:
1. Based on 14 CFR §§21.101 and 21.115, and the FAA policy for non-significant changes in FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for the Boeing 737-700 for this design change modification is as follows:
a. The type certification basis for this aircraft is shown on Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A16WE for parts not altered nor affected by the design change.
b. The certification basis for parts altered or affected by the design change since the reference date of project application is based upon Part 25 & 26 as amended through Amendment 25-77 and 26-7 as listed in the TCDS, with the exceptions listed below.
Regulations at the amendment level in TCDS: 14CFR §§
25.29, 25.105, 25.109, 25.111, 25.117, 25.119, 25.121, 25.123, 25.177, 25.181, 25.251, 25.301,
25.303, 25.305, 25.307, 25.365, 25.561, 25.571, 25.581, 25.601, 25.603, 25.605, 25.609,
25.611, 25.613, 25.623, 25.625, 25.629, 25.771, 25.773, 25.777, 25.789, 25.831, 25.841,
25.863, 25.901, 25.903, 25.1301, 25.1322, 25.1351, 25.1353, 25.1357, 25.1381, 25.1401,
25.1419, 25.1431, 25.1501, 25.1519, 25.1529, 25.1533, 25.1541, 25.1581, 25.1585, 25.1587, H25.2, H25.4, 26.47 Regulations above the amendment level in TCDS: 14 CFR §§
25.869 [25-113], 25.899 [25-123], 25.1301 [25-152], 25.1309 [25-152], 25.1353 [25-113],
25.1431 [25-113] The following regulations were complied with a two amendment levels, as detailed above:
25.1301, 25.1353, 25.1431 The applicant has voluntarily shown compliance with the following regulation that is not listed on the TCDS for this make and model aircraft:
H25.5 [25-123] The ST's supporting documentation (drawings, instructions, specifications, flight manual supplements, etc.) is the property of the STC holder.
United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: ST04815NY Effective Date: 04/27/2026 Certification Basis: (Continued)
c. Applicable provisions of 14 CFR part 26 included in the certification basis and listed above.
For any future Part 26 amendments, the holder of this STC must demonstrate compliance with the applicable sections as listed in the TCDS.
ELOS: §25.251(b) Vibration and Buffeting: ODA-GED-P377-25.251(b) §25.251(b) Vibration and Buffeting: ODA-GED-P391-25.251 END
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Approved models · 1
| Make | Model | Data sheet |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | A16WE |
Every issue · 2
DRS keeps each issue of an STC as its own record, with its own certificate and attachments.
| Date | Status | Files |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | Amended, current | Certificate |
| October 3, 2025 | Issued, earlier issue | Certificate |