# STC ST10686SC-D - Type: Supplemental type certificate - Status: Current, Amended - Holder: L-3 Communications Integrated Systems LP, United States - Description: Modification of the existing INMARSAT system to provide Swift Broadband capabilities in accordance with L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P., Sealed Drawing List SDL - Applied: February 22, 2008 - Status date: July 23, 2010 - Product: Aircraft, Large Multi-Engine - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 25, Part 26 - Data sheets: [TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE) - Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/31/a0/31a0d99a6c65ef36003ae96d4b5a690419d7fb3ae78c276af9283e74d6d302a4 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0438C1C49EB3C22F862578AE006FBA47.0001 - DRS record last changed: December 6, 2025 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10686SC-D ## ADs that name it (0) None. ## Approved models (1) - McDonnell Douglas Corporation DC-9-32 (VC-9C) ([TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE)) ## What the certificate says Read from the PDF's text layer, without the form's printed wording; the layout is lost and the order can differ. The PDF is the record. Number ST10686SC-D This Certificate issued to L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P. 10001 Jack Finney Blvd. Greenville, TX 75402 Part 4b *of the Civil Air Regulations. Original Product Type Certificate Number: A6WE *SEE PAGE 3 Make: McDonnell Douglas Model: DC-9-32 (VC-9C) Description of Type Design Change: Modification of the existing INMARSAT system to enable future implementation of Swift Broadband capabilities in accordance with L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P., Sealed Drawing List SDL 6165-7 Revision A dated 21 October 2008, or later FAA/DAS approved revisions. 1. This installation should not be incorporated in any airc raft unless it is determined that the interrelationship between this installation and any previously approved configuration will not introduce any adverse effect upon the airworthiness of the aircraft. 2. Installation of STCs SA9168SC-D and SA9203SC-D are prerequisites for this STC. 3. The aircraft is not to be operated for hire or offered for common carriage. (Limitations and Conditions continued on page 3 of 3) Date of application : 22 February 2008 Date reissued : Date of issuance : 21 October 2008 Date amended : Dr. Michael E. Hopper ( Signature) FAA DAS Administrator, DAS-750173-SW (Title) FAA Form 8110-2-1(10-69) Page 3 of 3 Number ST10686SC-D Date of Issuance: 21 October 2008 Limitations and Conditions: (Continued) 4. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Greenville Document No. G6165V.28.08 Revision NC, dated 19 June 2008, or later FAA accepted revision must be made available to the operator at the time of installation. 5. This STC may not be installed after June 7, 2010 unless compliance to 14 CFR 26.11(c) has been shown by this date. 6. If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter the product, the holder must give the other person written evidence of that permission. Certification Basis: Based on 14 CFR ยงยง 21.115 and 21.101, the certification basis for the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 aircraft is as follows: a. The type certification basis for McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 series airplanes is shown on TCDS A6WE for parts not changed or not affected by the change. b. The certification basis for parts changed or affected by the change since the reference date of application, 22 February 2008, is as shown in TCDS A6WE plus later amendment levels for the following paragraphs: Paragraphs at Amdt. 25-0 25.29 25.301 25.303 25.305(a)(b) 25.307 25.341 25.561 25.581 25.601 25.603 25.605 25.609 25.613 25.619 25.625 25.787(c) 25.1301(a)(b)(c)(d) 25.1307(c) 25.1309(a)(b)(e) 25.1351(a) 25.1353(a) 25.1357(c) 25.1431(c) 25.1519 25.1541(a)(b) 25.1583(c) Paragaraphs at other amendment levels 25.853(b) Amdt. 25-32 25.869(a)(4) Amdt. 25-72 25.981(a)(3) Amdt. 25-102 25.1529 Amdt. 25-54 --------------------------------------------------END------------------------------------------------ Transfer the ownership of Supplemental Type Certificate Number to (Name of transferee) (Address of transferee) (Number and street) (City, State, and Zip code) from (Name of grantor) (Print or type) (Address of grantor) (Number and street) (City, State and Zip code) Extent of Authority (if licensing agreement): Signature of grantor (In ink): ## Every issue (2) - July 23, 2010: Amended, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/31/a0/31a0d99a6c65ef36003ae96d4b5a690419d7fb3ae78c276af9283e74d6d302a4) - October 21, 2008: Issued, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/31/a0/31a0d99a6c65ef36003ae96d4b5a690419d7fb3ae78c276af9283e74d6d302a4) --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.