What it approves
Installation of a Widebody Integrated Platform Protection System (WIPPS) with the exception of the loading of anti- missile pyrotechnic devices (flares)
What the certificate says
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Supplemental Type Certificate Number ST9764SC-D
This certificate issued to: L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P.
7500 Maehr Road Waco, TX 76705
Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Original Product Make: The Boeing Company Type Certificate Number: A20WE Model: B747-400
Installation of a Widebody Integrated Platform Protection System (WIPPS) with the exception of the loading of anti - missile pyrotechnic devices (flares).
(Description of Type Design Change continued on page 3 of 4) Limitations and Conditions:
1. Descriptive data pertaining to this design change are considered adequate for the manufacturing of duplication parts as required to maintain the system installed by this STC.
(Limitations and Conditions continued on page 3 of 4)
Date of Application: November 2, 2006 Date Reissued: May 4, 2023 Date of Issuance: November 12, 2008 Date Amended: February 12, 2009
Signature
Title Loyd R. Hamilton ODA-750173-SW Administrator
Supplemental Type Certificate Number ST9764SC-D
To (Name and address of transferee)
From (Name and address of grantor)
Number: ST9764SC-D Amendment 1 Date of Re-Issuance: May 4, 2023 Description of Type Design Change: (Continued)
The Type Design Change is defined in accordance with L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P. Drawing List Section 2.1 of Report 33185-00005, Revision E, dated February 9, 2009 or later FAA approved revision and L-3 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, dated February 11, 2009 or later FAA approved revision. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness are contained in L-3 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Volumes 1 through 3, dated January 30, 2009 or later approved revision.
Limitations and Conditions: (Continued)
2. This approval is limited to only the installation made in the Boeing Model B747 -400, Serial Numbers 28551 and 28961 and is valid only as long as the aircraft is operated for governmental use or as a Head of State aircraft.
3. The FAA certification of this installation is limited to the evaluation of the WIPPS System installation’s effects on the safe operation of the aircraft.
4. The FAA certification does not connote FAA endorsement of the deployment of anti -missile pyrotechnic devices (flares) or the effectiveness of the equipment in countering a Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) threat.
5. Since there is no International Telecommunication Union (ITU) coordinated civil frequency for the Doppler Radar Missile Warning System (MWS) installed by this STC, it is the responsibility of the owner/operator of the airplane to ensure that they have approval from each country where operation of this equipment is expected, prior to its use.
6. This modification may not be installed after June 7, 2010 unless:
a. Previously approved Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) have been evaluated and determined to be adequate for this installation by the FAA or;
b. Revised EWIS ICA have been approved by the FAA Oversight Office. (Refer to 14CFR26.11)
7. If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter the product, the holder shall give the other person written evidence of that permission.
Certification Basis:
Based on 14 CFR §§ 21.115 and 21.101, and the FAA policy for significant changes in FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for the Boeing Model 747-400 WIPPS System Installation is as follows:
(Certification Basis continued on page 4 of 4)
Number: ST9764SC-D Amendment 1 Date of Re-Issuance: May 4, 2023 Certification Basis: (Continued)
a. The type certification basis for Boeing Model 747 series airplanes is shown on TCDS A20WE 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, November 2, 2006, is based upon part 25 as amended by Amendment 25- 119. Based on 14 CFR §§ 21.115 and
21.101, and the FAA policy for significant changes in FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for this modification was determined to be:
Regulations at the latest amendment 25-0 through 25-119
25.29, 25.251, 25.301, 25.303, 25.307, 25.581, 25.601, 25.603, 25.605, 25.609, 25.619, 25.625, 25.629, 25.787,
25.789, 25.901, 25.1307, 25.1309, 25.1351, 25.1357, 24.1438, 25.1519, 25.1529.
Regulations at an intermediate amendment
25.305 Amendment 25-77, 25.365 Amendment 25-71, 25.561 Amendment 25-64, 25.571 Amendment 25- 91+Exemption 6601, 25.613 Amendment 25-72, 25.869 Amendment 25-72, 25.981 Amendment 102, 25.1301 Amendment 25-0, 25.1353 Amendment 25-42, 25.1419 Amendment 72, 25.1431 Amendment 0, 25.1583 Amendment 25-72.
Regulations at the amendment level in TCDS A20WE None
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Approved models · 1
| Make | Model | Data sheet |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | A20WE |