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Engine and powerplant

STC SA3872NM

FAA DRS lists SA3872NM as Current · Reissued, held by Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc., for Piper Aircraft PA-24-260. Recorded change: Installation of an AVCO Lycoming IO-540-R1A5 engine as modified per STC No. SE3873NM for the addition of induction air intercoolers. Snapshot dated June 30, 2026.

FAA-listed holder
Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc.
Aircraft configurations
1
FAA revision date
FAA status
Current · Reissued

Recorded modification

What the FAA record covers

Installation of an AVCO Lycoming IO-540-R1A5 engine as modified per STC No. SE3873NM for the addition of induction air intercoolers.

SA3872NM 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: Piper Aircraft PA-24-260. Confirm the approved model list, serial effectivity, configuration, and certificate revision.

Piper Aircraft PA-24-2601A15

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  1. 01Does it cover the exact Piper Aircraft PA-24-260 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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