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Engine and powerplant

STC SA1559GL

FAA DRS lists SA1559GL as Current · Surrendered, held by ABX Air Incorporated, for McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61F. Recorded change: Installation of dual 20 Joule engine ignition system when powered by P&W JT3D-3B engines. Snapshot dated June 30, 2026.

FAA-listed holder
ABX Air Incorporated
Aircraft configurations
2
FAA revision date
FAA status
Current · Surrendered

Recorded modification

What the FAA record covers

Installation of dual 20 Joule engine ignition system when powered by P&W JT3D-3B engines.

SA1559GL identifies the approval, recorded holder, named aircraft, and modification scope. It does not confirm kit availability, serial-number effectivity, data rights, price, or installation authority.

Applicability

Aircraft named in FAA DRS

Named aircraft: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61F. Confirm the approved model list, serial effectivity, configuration, and certificate revision.

McDonnell Douglas DC-8-614A25McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61F4A25

Buyer checks

Confirm before sourcing

  1. 01Does it cover the exact McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61F model, serial range, and configuration?
  2. 02Which powerplant configuration, limits, instruments, and maintenance data apply?
  3. 03Who can legally supply the design data, kit, instructions, and ICAs?
  4. 04What parts, labor, conformity, and return-to-service work are excluded?

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