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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.

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FAA revision date
FAA status
Current · Reissued

Recorded modification

What the FAA record covers

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.

FAA record reference

STC number
SA3872NM
Product
Aircraft · Small Airplane
Country
United States
Application date
March 30, 1987
Revision date
May 25, 2022
CFR references
Part 3, Part 21