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This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. A16WE, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
For engine operating limits see engine TC Data Sheet No. E2EA or the FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual.
Thrust Setting: The appropriate EPR thrust setting curve (EPR or PT 7), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual of
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
Airspeed Limits: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
Maximum Weights: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
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Engines: 2 Pratt and Whitney Turbofan Engines JT8D-7, JT8D-7A, JT8D-7B, JT8D-9, JT8D-9A, JT8D-15, JT8D-
15A, JT8D-17, and JT8D-17A; Refer to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for aircraft engine
and engine intermix eligibility.
Thrust Settings: The appropriate thrust setting curve (EPR or Pt7), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or AFM
Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
Airspeed Limits: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
Maximum Weights: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
737-291 20361-20365, 21069, 21508, 21509, 21544-21546, 21640-21642, 21747-21751, 21980, 21981, 22089,
22383, 22384, 22399, 22456, 22457, 22741-22744, 23023, 23024
737-293 19306-19309, 19713, 19714, 20334, 20335,
737-296 22276, 22277, 22516, 22398
737-297 20209, 20210, 20242, 21739, 21740, 22051, 22426, 22629-22631
737-25A 23789-23791
737-25C 24236
737-27A 23794
737-2A1 20092-20096, 20589, 20777-20779, 20967-20971, 21094, 21095, 21597-21599, 22602
737-2A3 20299, 20300, 22737-22739
737-2A6 20194, 20195, 20412
737-2A8 20480-20486, 20960-20963, 21163, 21164, 21496-21498, 22280-22286, 22860-22863, 23036, 23037
737-2A9 20956
737-2B1 20280, 20281, 20786
737-2B2 20231, 20680
737-2B6 21214-21216, 22767
737-2B7 22878-22892, 23114-23116, 23131-23135
737-2C0 20070-20074
737-2C3 21012-21017
737-2C9 21443, 21444
737-2D6 20544, 20759, 20884, 21063-21065, 21211, 21212, 21285, 21286, 22766
737-2E1 20396, 20397, 20681, 20776, 20976, 21112
737-2E3 22703, 22792
737-2E7 22875, 22876
737-2F9 20671, 20672, 22771-22774, 22985, 22986
737-2H3 21973, 22624, 22625
737-2H4 20336, 20345, 20369, 20925, 21117, 21262, 21337-21340, 21447, 21448, 21533-21535, 21593, 21721,
21722, 21811, 21812, 21970, 22060-22062, 22356-22358, 22673-22675, 22730-22732, 22826, 22827,
22903-22905, 22963-22965, 23053-23055, 23108-23110, 23249
737-2H5 20453, 20454
737-2H6 20582-20584, 20586, 20587, 20631, 20926, 21732, 22620, 23320, 23849
737-2J8 22859
737-2K2 21397, 22025, 22296, 22906
737-2K3 23912, 24139
737-2K5 22596-22601
737-2K6 20957, 22340
737-2K9 22415, 22416, 22504, 22505, 23386, 23404, 23405
737-2L7 21616
737-2L9 21278, 21279, 21528, 21685, 21686, 22070-22072, 22406-22408, 22733-22735
737-2M2 21172, 21723, 22626, 22775, 22776, 23220, 23351
737-2M6 20913, 21138
737-2M8 21231, 21736, 21955, 22090
737-2M9 21236
737-2N1 21167
737-2N3 21165, 21166
737-2N7 21226
737-2N8 21296
737-2N0 23677-23679
737-2P5 21440, 21810, 22267, 22667, 23113
737-2P6 21355-21359, 21612, 21613, 21677, 21733, 21734
737-2Q3 21476-21478, 22367, 22736, 23117, 23481, 24103
737-2Q8 21518, 21687, 21735, 21960, 22453, 22760, 23148
737-2Q9 21719, 21720, 21975, 21976
737-2S3 21774-21776, 22278, 22279, 22633, 22660
737-2S9 21957
737-2T2 22793
737-2T4 22054, 22055, 22368-22371, 22529, 22697-22701, 22800-22804, 23272-23274, 23443-23447
737-2T5 22023, 22024, 22395-22397, 22632, 22979
737-2T7 22761, 22762
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Engines: 2 Pratt and Whitney Turbofan Engines JT8D-7, JT8D-7A, JT8D-7B, JT8D-9, JT8D-9A, JT8D-15, JT8D-
15A, JT8D-17, and JT8D-17A; Refer to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for aircraft engine
and engine intermix eligibility.
For engine operating limits see engine TC Data Sheet No. E2EA or the FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual.
Thrust Settings: The appropriate thrust setting curve (EPR or Pt7), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or AFM
Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
Airspeed Limits: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
Maximum Weights: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
737-298C 20793-20795
737-2A1C 21187, 21188
737-2A8C 22473
737-2A9C 20205, 20206
737-2B1C 20536
737-2B6C 23049, 23050
737-2D6C 20650, 20758, 21287
737-2H3C 21974
737-2H4C 20346
737-2H6C 21109
737-2H7C 20590, 20591, 23386
737-2J8C 21169, 21170
737-2K2C 20836, 20943, 20944
737-2L7C 21073
737-2M2C 21173
737-2M6C 21809
737-2N9C 21499
737-2Q2C 21467
737-2Q5C 21538
737-2Q8C 21959
737-2R4C 21763, 23129, 23130
737-2R6C 22627
737-2R8C 21710, 21711
737-2S2C 21926-21929
737-2S5C 22148
737-2T2C 22056
737-2T4C 23065, 23066
737-2X6C 23121-23124, 23292
Engines: 2 CFM-56-3-B1, CFM-56-3B-2 or CFM-56-3C-1 Turbofan Engines. Refer to the FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual for engine limitations.
Fuel: Fuel conforming to commercial jet fuel Specification ASTM-D-1655 or G.E. Specification D50PF2 Jet A,
Jet A1, and Jet B are authorized for unlimited use. Fuels conforming to MIL-T-5624 grades JP-4, P-5,
and JP-8 are acceptable alternatives. Consult flight manual for additive use.
*CFM 56-3C-1 Throttle limiter to limit full throttle thrust equivalent to 22,100
For engine operating limits see engine TC Data Sheet No. E2GL or E21EU or the FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual.
Thrust Settings: The appropriate engine power setting curve (%N1), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
For other airspeed limits see the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
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737-300 (Cont’d)
Maximum Weights: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
737-300 (Cont'd)
Engines: 2 CFM-56-3C-1 or CFM-56-3B-2 Turbofan Engines. Refer to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual for engine limitations.
Fuel: Fuel conforming to commercial jet fuel Specification ASTM-D-1655 or G.E. Specification D50PF2 Jet A,
Jet A1, and Jet B are authorized for unlimited use. Fuels conforming to MIL-T-5624 grades JP-4, JP-5,
and JP-8 are acceptable alternatives. Consult flight manual for additive use.
For engine operating limits see engine TC Data Sheet No. E2GL or E21EU or the FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual.
Thrust Settings: The appropriate engine power setting curve (%N1), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
For other airspeed limits see the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
Maximum Weights: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
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V. 737-400 (Cont’d)
Engines: 2 CFM-56-3C-1 or CFM-56-3-B1 Turbofan Engines. Refer to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual for engine limitations.
Fuel: Fuel conforming to commercial jet fuel Specification ASTM-D-1655 or G.E. Specification D50PF2 Jet A,
Jet A1, and Jet B are authorized for unlimited use. Fuels conforming to MIL-T-5624 grades JP-4, JP-5,
and JP-8 are acceptable alternatives. Consult flight manual for additive use.
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Thrust Settings: The appropriate engine power setting curve (%N1), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
For other airspeed limits see the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
Maximum Weights: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS EXCEPT 737-700, -800, -600, -700C, -900 & -900ER:
Maximum Passengers: 113 (737-100 Series Airplanes), 124 if compliance with FAR 25.2(b), (c), & (d) at
Amendment 25.20 is shown.
119 (737-200/200C Series Airplanes), 136 if compliance with FAR 25.2(b), (c), & (d) is shown.
149 (737-300 Series Airplanes).
188 (737-400 Series Airplanes), limited by FAR 25.803(c)
140 (737-500 Series Airplanes), limited by FAR 25.807(d).
Maximum Baggage Cargo: See appropriate Weight & Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D6-15066
Fuel & Oil Capacities: See appropriate Weight & Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D6-15066
Minimum Required Fuel: See appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in NOTE 2.
Maximum Operating
Altitude: 35,000 ft. 37,000 ft. if authorized by Flight Manual. (737-100 and 737-200 Series Airplanes).
37,000 ft. (737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes)
Datum: The airplane reference origin of coordinates is a point located 540 inches forward of the center
section wing front spar centerline, at buttock line zero, (i.e., aircraft fore/aft centerline as viewed in
plane view) and at water line zero. (737-100 Series) All production body stations coincide
numerically with moment arms. Horizontal distance of datum to nose gear jack point is 286 inches
for the 737-100 Series, 250 inches for the 737-200 Series, and 207.7 inches for the 737-300 Series,
135.7 inches for the 737-400 Series, 261.7 inches for the 737-500 Series.
MAC: 134.5 inches (L.E. of MAC is 625.59 inches aft of the aircraft datum).
Other Operating
Limitations: See FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Appendices listed In NOTE 2. See NOTE 12.
Control Surface To insure proper operation of the airplane, the movements of the various control surfaces must be
Movements: carefully controlled by proper rigging of the flight control systems. The airplanes must,
therefore, be rigged according to the following FAA Approved data:Boeing Drawings No.
65-45101 Control Installation, Aileron Spoiler
65-45102 Control Installation, Elevator
65-45103 Control Installation, Rudder
65-45104 Control Installation, Stabilizer Trim
65-45105 Control Installation, Aileron Trim
65-45106 Control Installation, Rudder Trim
65-45116 Control Installation, Speed Brake
Certification Basis: Type Certification Basis, (737-100 & 737-200 Series Airplanes).
FAR 25, Amendments 25-1 through 25-3, 25-7, 25-8, 25-15, FAR 21, FAR 1: and special
conditions attached to FAA letter to Boeing dated October 15, 1965, and modified in letters dated
December 23, 1966 and February 14, 1967, and Special Condition No. 25-89-NW-5 attached to
FAA letter to Boeing dated April 10, 1979.
Exemption from FAR 25 - No. 575 - Exemption from 25.1001 - allow takeoff weight 115% of
maximum landing weight, (non-advanced airplanes only. See Note 8.) Equivalency safety
findings exist with respect to the following regulations for Boeing 737-100 and 200
airplanes:
FAR 25.811(f) Exterior Exit Marking
FAR 25.1415(d) Emergency Locator Transmitter
DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS EXCEPT 737-700, -800, -600, -700C, -900 & -900ER (cont’d):
Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-3, 25-7,
25-8, and 25-15, except where superseded by the following sections of Part 25 as amended by
Amendments 25-1 through:
25-11 (Section 25.939, 25.977, 25.1141);
25-16 (Section 25.1457);
25-17 (Section 25.813);
25-20 (Section 25.785);
25-23 (Section 25.701, 25.723, 25.729, 25.863, 25.1103, 25.1143, 25.1331, 25.1333, 25.1435);
25-31 (Section 25.1459);
25-32 (Section 25.787, 25.809, 25.811, 25.853, 25.1557);
25-36 (Section 25.1305(a), (c), (d)(1), and (d)(2));
25-40 (Section 25.1585);
25-51 (Section 25.2, 25.101, 25.107, 25.111, 25.113, 25.143,
25.343, *25.571(a) and (b), 25.571(d), 25.581, 25.629, *25.671, *25.672, 25.677, 25.683,
*25.699, 25.703, 25.735, 25.771, 25.772, 25.773, 25.789, 25.791, 25.803, 25.812, 25.855,
25.865,
25.903, 25.933, 25.934, 25.979, 25.993, 25.994, 25.1001, 25.1019, 25.1041, 25.1043,
25.1093,
25.1183, 25.1203, 25.1303, **25.1305(d)(3), 25.1307, *25.1309, 25.1325(a) through (f), 25.1326,
25.1351(d), 25.1359, 25.1387, 25.1413, 25.1415, 25.1419, 25.1447, 25.1450, 25.1561, 25.1581,
25.1583, 25.1587; 25-53 (Section 25.1411).
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 36 with Amendments 36-1 through 36-12, effective
August 1, 1981.
Special Federal Aviation Regulation 27.
*Applicable only to new or major modified structure or to new systems and components unique
to the 737-300 series airplane with respect to the existing Model 737-200 Series airplane. For
unmodified areas of Power Operated Control Systems, the original amendment level of FAR
25.695 remains in effect.
**Compliance with 25.1305(d)(3) has been mandated by the FAA in accordance with the
provisions of FAR 21.101(b). Equivalency safety findings exist with respect to the following
regulations: For 737-300 only:
FAR 25.723(a) Shock Absorption Tests
FAR 25.791 Passenger Information Signs and Placards
FAR 25.803(c)(8) Emergency Evacuation
FAR 25.809(f)(1)(ii) Escape Slides
FAR 25.853(c) Compartment Interiors
FAR 25.811(e)(3) Emergency Handle Illumination
FAR.812(b)(1)(i) Emergency Exit Signs
FAR 25.1093(b)(1) Induction System
Deicing and Anti-Icing provisions.
DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS EXCEPT 737-700, -800, -600, -700C, -900 & -900ER (cont’d):
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 36 with Amendments 36-1 through 36-15, effective May
6, 1988.
*Applicable only to new or major modified structure or to new systems and components unique
to the 737-400, and 737-500 series airplane with respect to the existing Model 737-200 Series
airplane.
For unmodified areas of Power Operated Control Systems, the original amendment level of FAR
25.695 remains in effect.
**Compliance with 25.1305(d)(3) has been mandated by the FAA in accordance with the
provisions of FAR 21.101(b).
Equivalent safety findings exist with respect to the following regulations: For 737-100/-200/
-200C/-300/-400/-500:
FAR 25.1415(d) Emergency Locator Transmitter
An equivalent safety finding exists, with respect to incorporation of Boeing Service Bulletin
737-28A1141, for the following regulation: For 737-200/-200C/-300/-400/-500;
FAR 25.901(c) Single Failures
Equivalency safety findings exist with respect to the following regulations: For 737-400 and
737-500 only:
FAR 1.2 Abbreviations and symbols
FAR 25.21 Proof of compliance
FAR 25.103 Stalling Speed
FAR 25.107 Takeoff Speeds
FAR 25.119 Landing Climb: All-engine- operating
FAR 25.121 Climb - One engine-operative
FAR 25.125 Landing
FAR 25.145 Longitudinal Control
FAR 25.147 Directional and lateral control
FAR 25.149 Minimum Control Speed
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DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS EXCEPT 737-700, -800, -600, -700C, -900 & -900ER (cont’d):
Compliance with the following optional requirements has been established for all Models:
Ditching Provisions 25.801 (Overwater operation can be approved when the
aircraft has been equipped and has been approved
according to FAR 25.801. The 56-person life
raft is not approved for use on 737-
100/200/300/400 airplanes due to ditching
evacuation capability).
Required Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see
Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. The required equipment is
noted in the Type Design Data.
Service Information: Boeing Document D6-15565 (For 737-100/200), D6-37635 (For 737-300), D6-38246 (For 737-
400), D6-38441 (For 737-500), "Structural Repair Manual" is FAA-approved. Service Bulletins
and other service information, when FAA-approved, will carry a statement to that effect.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
NOTE 1. Current Weight and Balance Control and Loading Manual, including list of equipment, (D6-
15066 Airplane Report), included in certificated weight empty and loading instructions must be in
each aircraft at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter except in the case of
operators having an approved weight control system.
NOTE 2. Airplane operation must be in accordance with the FAA Approved AFM. All placards required
in either the FAA Approved AFM, the applicable operating rules or the Certification Basis must
be installed in the airplane.
Boeing Document No. D6-8737 is the basic FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for Models
737-100/200 airplanes.
Boeing Document No. D6-8730 is the basic FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for Model
737-300 airplanes.
Boeing Document No. D6-8734 is the basic FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for Model
737-400 airplanes.
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Boeing Document No. D6-8735 is the basic FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual for Model
737-500 airplanes.
NOTE 3. The retirement times of fatigue critical parts are listed in the following table. FAA engineering
approval is required to increase these values of retirement time. These service lives may be
converted to flight hours based on service route segments average time and must be approved by
the FAA.
(2) Forward trunnion fuse bolts 65-42196-4, -5 and 69-58854-2, used on 737-100 and 737-200 series airplanes are to be
replaced at 83,000 flights.
(3) For Detail Components Lives see Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-32-21.
NOTE 4. (a) JP-1, JP-4 and JP-5 fuels conforming to P & WA specification No. 522 and later revisions may be used
separately or mixed in any proportions without adversely affecting the engine operation or power output.
No fuel control adjustment is required when switching fuel types.
(b) Phillips anti-icing fuel additive PFA-55MB may be used if concentration delivered to airplane does not
exceed 0.15% by volume. No fuel system anti-icing credit is allowed.
NOTE 5. Models designation of the 737-100, 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series airplanes
are shown by the "Dash No." of the prefix "737," i.e. 737-105; the "1" represents the "-100 Series," and
the "05" represents the customer's configuration for which initial approval was obtained.
NOTE 6. Weight and Balance Control and Loading Manual. For each Model the Weight and Balance Control and
Loading Manual (Boeing Document D6-15066) consists of the Basic Manual and a Supplement Aircraft
Report.
NOTE 7. The Boeing Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID), D6-37089 and D6-37089-1, are
applicable to the 737-100, 737-200 and 737-200C (Sec ADs 98- 11-04, Amendment 39-10531, 98-11-04
R1, Amendment 39-10984, 2008-08-23, Amendment 39-15477 and 2008-11-03, Amendment 39-15525).
The Boeing 737 SSID, D6-82669, is applicable to the 737-300, 737-400 and 737-500 (See AD 2008-09-
13, Amendment 39-15494).
NOTE 8. All Model 737-200 series airplanes having serial numbers 20492 and on, are of the -200 advanced series
airplane. All earlier airplanes can be kit modified to the advanced configuration.
NOTE 9. The "Advanced" configuration (for aircraft with serial numbers before 20492) consists of the following
performance modification kits to be operator installed in the following order, if desired:
(a) A stopping package, MC 3452, (S.B. 32-1051) plus a high lift package (MC-3400).
(b) The above (a) plus JT8D-15 engine (MC-3510).
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Notes (Cont’d.)
NOTE 10. Individual airplanes may be limited to weights different than those specified herein. Refer to the FAA
Approved Airplane Flight Manual or the FAA Approved Weight and Balance Manual to determine
maximum permissible operating weights and balance limitations.
NOTE 11. JT8D-15 engines equipped with MOD 10 exhaust mixer (Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Part No. 5004027)
have same engine limits as JT8D-15 engines with splitter type exhaust system.
NOTE 12. Reference Boeing Document D6-37349 for approved autoland equipment limitations for Model 737-200
series airplanes.
NOTE 13. There are service bulletins which call for modifications which do not comply with the Type Certification
Basis. These service bulletins are listed in Boeing Document D6-19567 titled "Service Bulletin 737".
The records of airplanes imported into the USA should be reviewed to be sure that further modifications
are accomplished to insure compliance, if the non FAA-approved service bulletins modifications have
been installed.
NOTE 14. Airplanes line numbers 1591, 1593, 1595, and on, were manufactured on or after August 20, 1988, and
airplane line numbers 1718, 1903, 1907, and on, were manufactured on or after August 20, 1990.
Reference FAR 121.312(a)(1) and (2) Amendment 121-198. Airplanes 1718, 1907 through 1927 are
exempt (Exemption No. 5176A). See Service Bulletin Index Part 3 for cross reference of line number to
airplane serial number.
NOTE 15. The type design reliability and performance of the Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 airplanes have
been evaluated in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 120-42A and found suitable for Extended
Range Operations with Two-Engine Airplanes (ETOPS) when operated and maintained in accordance
with Boeing Document D6-38091 “CONFIGURATION, MAINTENANCE, AND PROCEDURES FOR
EXTENDED RANGE (ER) OPERATION” for the Model 737-200, and Boeing Document D6-38123 for
the Models 737-300, -400, and -500.
NOTE 16. The FAA has determined that the occurrence of any uncontrollable high thrust failure condition “may
endanger the safe operation of an airplane” and hence is reportable under FAR 121.703, 125.409, and
135.415.
NOTE 17 Mandatory replacement times, inspection intervals, related inspection procedures and all
critical design configuration control limitation for the fuel tank system determined during the
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 program and for compliance with 14 CFR 25.981
are listed in the FAA-approved Airworthiness Limitations document, Boeing 737-
100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance
Requirements, Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision May 2006 or later FAA-approved
revision. The FAA is planning to issue an airworthiness directive mandating compliance with
Revision May 2006, or a later FAA-approved revision, applicable to all Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
VII. Model 737-700 (Approved November 7, 1997), 737-800 (Approved March 13, 1998) , and 737-600 (Approved August
12, 1998) Transport Aircraft.
Engines: Two CFM56-7B, -7B/2 or -7B/3 Series Turbofan Engines. Refer to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual for engine limitations. The CFM56-7B/2 series have double annular combustors and provide the
same thrust as the CFM56-7B series engines at the respective engine ratings and are approved for all models.
The CFM56-7B/3 series have single annular combustors and provide the same thrust as the CFM56-7B series
engines at the respective engine ratings.
Fuel: Fuels meeting the following specifications and mixtures thereof are approved for use:
Fuels conforming to G.E. Specification D50TF2 (Class A, C, D and E) or fuels produced or certified to
other specifications and having properties meeting the requirements of the above specifications are
acceptable for use. Consult Flight Manual for additive use.
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Engine Ratings: Model 737-800 Takeoff static thrust Maximum continuous static
standard day, sea level thrust, standard day,
conditions (5 min) lb. sea level conditions lb
CFM56-7B24 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/2* 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/B1** 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3B1** 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B26 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/2* 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/3 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/3F* 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/2* 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3F 27,300 25,900
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Engine Ratings: Model 737-600 Takeoff static thrust Maximum continuous static
standard day, sea level thrust, standard day,
conditions (5 min) lb. sea level conditions lb
CFM56-7B20 20,600 19,400
CFM56-7B20/2* 20,600 19,400
CFM56-7B20/3 20,600 19,400
CFM56-7B22 22,700 22,300
CFM56-7B22/2* 22,700 22,300
CFM56-7B22/3 22,700 22,300
For engine operating limits see Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet No. E00055EN or E00056EN or the
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Thrust Settings: The appropriate engine power setting curve (%N1), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
For other airspeed limits see the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2
C. G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2
Minimum Crew
For All Flights: 2 (Pilot and Copilot)
Maximum
Passengers: 737-700 737-800 737-600
149 189 149
Maximum Baggage
Cargo: See appropriate Weight and Balance Manual, Boeing Document No.:
D043A560 for Model 737-600
D043A570 for Model 737-700
D043A580 for Model 737-800
Minimum Required
Fuel: See appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2
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Other Operating
Limitations: See FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Appendices
Control Surface
Movements: To insure proper operation of the airplane, the movements of the various control surfaces must be
carefully controlled by proper rigging of the flight control systems. The airplanes, must, therefore, be
rigged according to the following FAA Approved data:
Certification Basis:
A. Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-77 with the exceptions
listed below:
* Passenger and crew seats in the flight deck comply with § 25.562(a),(b),((c)(1),(2),(3),(4),(7), and (8)). In addition flight deck
observer seats comply with § 25.562((c)(5)). Medical stretchers used to transport non-ambulatory occupants are not required to
comply with § 25.562.
** Applicable to new and significantly modified structure and systems and portions of the airplane affected by these changes.
Where two amendment levels are shown for the same paragraph, the number without the asterisk (*) applies to structures,
systems and portions of the airplane which are not new or significantly modified. The structure, systems, and components which
comply with the later amendment will be identified in Boeing document D010A001, approved by the FAA and JAA, and
referenced on the TCDS.
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***** For 737-800 airplanes configured with a flat aft pressure bulkhead, the airplane is also designed to withstand the effects
of a sudden release of pressure venting aft through any 820 square inch opening in that bulkhead at any operating altitude.
Amendment level "0" is the original published version of Part 25 (February 1, 1965).
In addition, the following regulations, which Boeing has voluntarily complied with, are also part of the
certification basis;
In addition to the airworthiness standards, the type-certification basis for these derivative airplanes includes compliance with the
emissions standards of part 34 as amended by any amendments effective at the time of certification and with the noise standards
of part 36 as amended by Amendment 36-20 or any subsequent amendment effective at the time of certification.
Special Conditions: Special Conditions were proposed, in accordance with § 21.16. The Special Conditions for the following
subjects were issued in Renton, Washington, September 17, 1997. Their effectivity was the same day as issuance:
• High Intensity Radiated Fields
• Limit Engine Torque Loads for Sudden Engine Stoppage
Equivalent Safety Findings: The Equivalent Safety Findings were proposed in accordance with § 21.21. The following have
been identified as equivalent safety findings:
§ 1.1 General Definitions
§ 1.2 Abbreviations and Symbols
§ 25.21 Proof of Compliance
§ 25.101(I) Performance - General
§ 25.103 Stalling Speed
§ 25.105(c)(1) Takeoff
§ 25.107 Takeoff Speeds
§ 25.109 Accelerate Stop Distance; NPRM 93-8: Improved Standards for Determining Rejected Take-off
and Landing Performance
§ 25.111 Takeoff Path
§ 25.115(a) Takeoff Flightpath
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Exemptions: Exemptions granted for previously type-certificated 737 series airplanes do not apply to these derivative models.
• § 25.1435(b)(1) Hydraulic Systems (Exemption 6086, Granted May 17, 1995, Exemption No. 6086A, Granted January
29, 2009, applicable to 737-600, 737-700, and 737-800).
• § 25.562(b)(2) Emergency Landing Dynamic Conditions - related to Flight Deck Testing (Granted April 12, 1996,
Exemption No. 6425).
• § 25.571(e)(1) Damage-Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Structure - related to Bird Strike Velocity. (Granted
April 8, 1997, Exemption No. 6601).
• § 25.901(c) Partial Exemption – No single powerplant or auxiliary power unit failure will jeopardize the safe operation
of the airplane. (Exemption No. 7968, February 4, 2003) See NOTE 6.
• § 25.305, 25.307(a), 25.601, 25.603(c), 25-613(a) and (b), and 25.1103(d) Partial Exemption – Localized areas of
temperature – related damage. (Exemption No. 9571, December 11, 2007).
• Partial Time-Limited Exemption from 14 CFR 25.853(a), appendix F, paragraph (a)(1)(i), Testing on Large Interior
Panels, granted through November 28, 2010. (Exemption No. 9791, November 28, 2008)
B. Certification basis for 25.981 at amendment 25-102, and Special Conditions 25.308-SC, issued on December 25, 2005, for
the flammability reduction system (FRS), is applied if fuel tank inerting is installed in new airplane production or as a
modification. Airworthiness limitations for the FRS are contained in Section 9 of the applicable Maintenance Planning
Document.
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Required
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification
Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. The required equipment is noted in the Type Design
Data.
Service
Information: The following Boeing “Structural Repair Manual” Documents are FAA-approved. Service Bulletins and
other service information, when FAA-approved, will carry a statement to that effect.
D634A201 for the 737-700
D634A210 for the 737-800
D634A220 for the 737-600
D634A330 for the 737-700 IGW
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed.
NOTE 1. The following Serial Numbers were produced under Type Certificate Only:
Model 737-700: 27841, 27842, 27843, 27835, 28100, 27836, 28004, 28005, 27837, 28209, 27838,
28100, 28101, 28102, 28088, 27839, 28210, 28103, 28840, 28089, 28006, 28107, 28108, 28099.
Model 737-800: 27977, 27978, 27979, 27980, 27981, 27982, 28068, 28069, 28213, 28373.
Model 737-600: 28288 thru 28293, 28296, 28297
NOTE 2. Airplane operation must be in accordance with the FAA Approved AFM. All placards required in either
the FAA Approved AFM, the applicable operating rules or the Certification Basis must be installed in the
airplane. Boeing Document No. D631A001 is the basic FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for Model
737-600/-700/-800 airplanes.
NOTE 3. Required structural inspections for compliance with FAR 25. 571 and the retirement times for safe-life
parts are listed in the FAA Approved Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance
Requirements Section 9 of Boeing 737-600/700/800 Maintenance Planning Document D626A001-CMR.
All 737-600/700/700IGW/800 airplanes with line numbers 715 and on must comply with the Damage
Tolerance Structural Inspections contained in revision June 2000 or later FAA-approved revision
Acceptable engine model installed on a 737-700 IGW is dependent on type of intended in-service use. See
the individual Airplane Flight Manual for approved installation of either the CFM56-7B26 or
CFM56-7B26/B1 or CFM56-7B27/B3.
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NOTE 5. The type design reliability and performance of the Model 737-600, -700, and –800 airplanes have been
evaluated in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 120-42A and found suitable for Extended Range
Operations with Two-Engine Airplanes (ETOPS) when operated and maintained in accordance with
Boeing Document D044A007, “737-600/-700/-800 ETOPS CONFIGURATION, MAINTENANCE,
AND PROCEDURES". This finding does not constitute approval to conduct ETOPS operations.
NOTE 6. The FAA has determined that the occurrence of any uncontrollable high thrust failure condition “may
endanger the safe operation of an airplane” and hence is reportable under FAR 121.703, 125.409, and
135.415.
NOTE 7: Mandatory replacement times, inspection intervals, related inspection procedures and all critical
design configuration control limitation for the fuel tank system determined during the Special
Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 program and for compliance with 14 CFR 25.981 are listed in
the FAA-approved Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance Requirement,
Section 9, of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/700IGW/800/900 Maintenance Planning Data Document
D626A001-CMR, Revision December 2005 or later FAA-approved revision. All Model 737-700,
-800, and -600 series airplanes, production line number 1679 and on, must comply with Revision
March 2006, or a later FAA-approved revision. The FAA is planning to issue an airworthiness
directive mandating compliance with Revision March 2006, or a later FAA-approved revision,
applicable to all Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes with production
numbers lower than 1679.
NOTE 8: 737-700 and 737-800 airplanes modified by Boeing STC ST01697SE (Lower Cabin Altitude
modification) are capable of maintaining a cabin altitude of 6500 feet in lieu of the standard 8000
feet when operating at a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet. This STC modification has been
approved for airplanes listed in Figure 1 of Boeing Report D926A200, Revision C, dated June 19,
2007, or later FAA approved revision.
NOTE 9: The Model 737-600/700/800 has been approved to operate in “Reduced Vertical Separation
Minimum” (RVSM) airspace. Continued airworthiness and operational approval aspects of
RVSM must be constructed according to Advisory Circular (AC) 91-RVSM, titled “Approval of
Aircraft and Operators for Flight in Airspace Above Flight Level (FL) 290 Where a 1,000 Foot
Vertical Separation Minimum is Applied.”
Acceptable engine model installed on a 737-800 is dependent on type of intended in-service use.
See the individual Airplane Flight Manual for approved installation of either the CFM56-7B26 or
CFM56-7B26/B1 or CFM56-7B27/B3
Engines: Two CFM56-7B, or 7B/3 Series Turbofan Engines. Refer to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
for engine limitations.
Fuel: Fuels meeting the following specifications and mixtures thereof are approved for use:
Engine Ratings: Model 737-700C Takeoff static thrust Maximum continuous static
standard day, sea level thrust, standard day,
conditions (5 min) lb. sea level conditions lb
CFM56-7B24 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/B1** 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3B1** 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B22/3 22,700 22,300
CFM56-7B20/3 20,600 19,400
CFM56-7B26/3 26,300 25,900, Limited to 22,800 by FMC
CFM56-7B26/3F 26,300 25,900, Limited to 22,800 by FMC
** Special Rating
For engine operating limits see Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet No. E00055EN or E00056EN or the
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Thrust Settings: The appropriate engine power setting curve (%N1), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
For other airspeed limits see the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 1
C. G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 1
737-7AF 29979, 29980, 30200, 30781, 32597, 32598, 33826, 33836, 34304
737-7AX 30184, 30185
737-7HBC 35955
737-7HJ 36756
Minimum Crew
for All Flights: 2 (Pilot and Copilot)
Maximum
Passengers: Passenger only mode Cargo only mode
149 0
Maximum Baggage
Cargo: See appropriate Weight and Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D043A573
Minimum Required
Fuel: See appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 1
Maximum Operating
Altitude: 41,000 ft.
Datum: See appropriate Weight & Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D043A570
MAC: 155.81 in
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Other Operating
Limitations: See FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Appendices
Control Surface
Movements: To insure proper operation of the airplane, the movements of the various control surfaces must be
carefully controlled by proper rigging of the flight control systems. The airplanes, must, therefore, be
rigged according to the following FAA Approved data:
A. Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-91 with the exceptions
listed below:
SECTION NO. TITLE AT AMDT. 25.-
* Flight attendant seats are qualified to Technical Standard Order C127. Passenger and crew seats in the flight deck comply
with § 25.562(a),(b),((c)(1),(2),(3),(4),(7), and (8)). In addition flight deck observer seats comply with § 25.562((c)(5)).
** Applicable to new and significantly modified structure and systems and portions of the airplane affected by these changes.
Where two amendment levels are shown for the same paragraph, the number without the asterisk (*) applies to structures,
systems and portions of the airplane which are not new or significantly modified. The structure, systems, and components which
comply with the later amendment will be identified in Boeing document D010A001, approved by the FAA and JAA, and
referenced on the TCDS.
*** Boeing provides FAA approved data (Document number D6-49779) to 737 operators to enable the operators to show ozone
compliance per §121.578 for their specific route structures.
**** Exception applies to Auxiliary Power Unit spar mounted fuel shut off valve only. All other power plant controls were
shown to comply with §25.1141 at amendment 25-91.
Amendment level “0” is the original published version of Part 25 (February 1, 1965).
In addition, Boeing has volunteered to comply with the following amendment levels later than amendment 25-91.
Exemptions:
• § 25.1435(b)(1) Hydraulic Systems (Originally granted May 17, 1995, Exemption No. 6086, applicable to 737-700),
extended to include the main deck cargo door hydraulic system. (Exemption 6889, granted April 15, 1999)
• § 25.562(b)(2) Emergency Landing Dynamic Conditions - related to Flight Deck Testing (Originally granted August 20,
1999, Exemption No. 6425A).
i § 25.901(c) Partial Exemption – No single powerplant or auxiliary power unit failure will jeopardize the safe operation of
the airplane. (Originally granted February 4, 2003, Exemption No. 7968). See NOTE 4.
i § 25.305, 25.307(a), 25.601, 25.603(c), 25-613(a) and (b), and 25.1103(d) Partial Exemption – Localized areas of
temperature – related damage. (Exemption No. 9571, December 11, 2007).
•
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• Partial Time-Limited Exemption from 14 CFR 25.853(a), appendix F, paragraph (a)(1)(i), Testing on Large Interior Panels,
granted through November 28, 2010. (Exemption No. 9791, November 28, 2008)
In addition to the airworthiness standards, the type-certification basis for these derivative airplanes includes compliance with the
emissions standards of part 34 as amended by any amendments effective at the time of certification and with the noise standards
of part 36 as amended by Amendment 36-20 or any subsequent amendment effective at the time of certification.
B. Certification basis for 25.981 at amendment 25-102, and Special Conditions 25.308-SC, issued on December 25, 2005, for
the flammability reduction system (FRS), is applied if fuel tank inerting is installed in new airplane production or as a
modification. Airworthiness limitations for the FRS are contained in Section 9 of the applicable Maintenance Planning
Document.
Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR’s) The CMR’s are listed in either the FAA approved Section 9 of Boeing Maintenance Planning Data
Document D626A001-CMR, revision June 2000 or later FAA approved revision, or the applicable
engine Type Certification Data Sheet. The more restrictive requirement from these two documents
shall be in force.
Production
Basis: Production Certificate No. 700 has been issued and The Boeing Company is authorized to issue
airworthiness certificates under the delegation option authorization provisions of 14 CFR part 21
Required
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification
Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. The required equipment is noted in the Type Design
Data.
Service
Information: The following Boeing “Structural Repair Manual” Documents are FAA-approved. Service Bulletins and
other service information, when FAA-approved, will carry a statement to that effect.
D634A201 for the 737-700C
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed.
NOTE 2. Required structural inspections for compliance with FAR 25.571 and the retirement times for
Safe-life parts are listed in the FAA Approved Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance
Requirements Section 9 of Boeing 737-600/700/800 Maintenance Planning Document D626A001-CMR,
Revision June 2000 or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 3. The type design reliability and performance of the Model 737-700C, airplane has been evaluated in
accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 120-42A and found suitable for Extended Range
Operations with Two-Engine Airplanes (ETOPS) when operated and maintained in accordance with
Boeing Document D044A007, “737-600/-700/-700C/-800 ETOPS CONFIGURATION, MAINTENANCE,
AND PROCEDURES”. This finding does not constitute approval to conduct ETOPS operations.
NOTE 4. The FAA has determined that the occurrence of any uncontrollable high thrust failure condition “may
endanger the safe operation of an airplane” and hence is reportable under FAR 121.703, 125.409,
and 135.415.
NOTE 5: Mandatory replacement times, inspection intervals, related inspection procedures and all critical design
configuration control limitation for the fuel tank system determined during the Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88 program and for compliance with 14 CFR 25.981 are listed in the FAA-approved
Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance Requirement, Section 9, of Boeing 737-
600/700/700C/700IGW/800/900 Maintenance Planning Data Document D626A001-CMR, Revision
December 2005 or later FAA-approved revision. All Model 737-700C series airplanes, production line
number 1679 and on, must comply with Revision March 2006, or a later FAA-approved revision. The FAA
is planning to issue an airworthiness directive mandating compliance with Revision March 2006, or a later
FAA-approved revision, applicable to all Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes with
production numbers lower than 1679.
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Engines: Two CFM 56-7B or -7B/3 Series Turbofan Engines. Refer to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
for engine limitations.
Fuel: Fuels meeting the following specifications and mixtures thereof are approved for use:
Fuels conforming to G.E. Specification D50TF2 (Class A, C, D and E) or fuels produced or certified to
other specifications and having properties meeting the requirements of the above specifications are
acceptable for use. Consult Flight Manual for additive use.
Oil Consumption: For compliance with FAR 25.1011(b), the approved maximum oil consumption rate for the CFM56-7B
engines installed on this model airplane has been established as 0.340 gallons per hour. Operation of the
Model 737-900 airplane with engine oil consumption rates higher than this limit is not permitted.
Engine Ratings: Model 737-900 Takeoff static thrust Maximum continuous static
standard day, sea level thrust, standard day,
conditions (5 min) lb. sea level conditions lb.
CFM56-7B24 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3B1** 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B26 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/3 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/3F 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/B1 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3F 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/B1 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3B1 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B273/B1F 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/B3 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3B3 27,300 25,900
** Special Rating
For engine operating limits see Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet No. E00055EN or E00056EN or the
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Thrust Settings: The appropriate engine power setting curve (%N1), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
For other airspeed limits see the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
C. G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
Minimum Crew
for All Flights: 2 (Pilot and Copilot)
Maximum
Passengers: Passenger only mode 189
Maximum Baggage
Cargo: See appropriate Weight and Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D043A590
Minimum Required
Fuel: See appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
Maximum Operating
Altitude: 41,000 ft.
Datum: See appropriate Weight & Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D043A590
MAC: 155.81 in
Other Operating
Limitations: See FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Appendices
Control Surface
Movements: To insure proper operation of the airplane, the movements of the various control surfaces must be
carefully controlled by proper rigging of the flight control systems. The airplanes, must, therefore, be
rigged according to the following FAA Approved data:
A. Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-91 with the exceptions
listed below:
SECTION NO. TITLE AT AMDT. 25.-
** Applicable to new and significantly modified structure and systems and portions of the airplane affected by these changes.
Where two amendment levels are shown for the same paragraph, the number without the asterisk (*) applies to structures,
systems and portions of the airplane which are not new or significantly modified. The structure, systems, and components which
comply with the later amendment are identified in Boeing document D010A001, approved by the FAA and JAA, and referenced
on the TCDS..
*** Boeing provides FAA approved data (Document number D6-49779) to 737 operators to enable the operators to show ozone
compliance per §121.578 for their specific route structures.
**** Exception applies to Auxiliary Power Unit spar mounted fuel shut off valve only. All other power plant controls were
shown to comply with § 25.1141 at amendment 25-91.
Amendment level "0" is the original published version of Part 25 (February 1, 1965).
In addition, Boeing has volunteered to comply with the following amendment levels later than amendment 25-91.
25.101 92 Performance; General
25.105 92 Takeoff
25.107 94 Takeoff Speeds
25.109 92 Accelerate Stop Distance
25.113 92 Takeoff Distance and Takeoff Run
25.115 92 Takeoff Flight Path
25.571(e)(1) 96 Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Structure
25.735 92 Brakes
25.855 93 Cargo or Baggage Compartments
25.857 93 Cargo Compartment Classification
25.858 93 Cargo or Baggage Compartment Smoke or Fire Detection System
25.1533 92 Additional Operating Limitations
Special Conditions:
• Limit Engine Torque Loads for Sudden Engine Stoppage.
• High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Protection.
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Exemptions:
• § 25.1435(b)(1) Hydraulic Pressure Test (Originally granted August 20, 1999, Exemption No. 6953).
• § 25.562(b)(2) Emergency Landing Dynamic Conditions - related to Flight Deck Testing (Originally granted August
20,1999, Exemption No. 6425A).
• § 25.901(c) Partial Exemption – No single powerplant or auxiliary power unit failure will jeopardize the safe operation
of the airplane. (Originally granted February 4, 2003, Exemption No. 7968) See NOTE 5.
i § 25.305, 25.307(a), 25.601, 25.603(c), 25-613(a) and (b), and 25.1103(d) Partial Exemption – Localized areas of
temperature – related damage. (Exemption No. 9571, December 11, 2007).
• Partial Time-Limited Exemption from 14 CFR 25.853(a), appendix F, paragraph (a)(1)(i), Testing on Large Interior Panels,
granted through November 28, 2010. (Exemption No. 9791, November 28, 2008)
Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR’s) The CMR’s are listed in either the FAA approved Section 9 of Boeing Maintenance Planning Data
Document D626A001-CMR, revision March 2001 or later FAA approved revision, or the
applicable engine Type Certification Data Sheet. The more restrictive requirement from these two
documents shall be in force.
Production
Basis: Production Certificate No. 700 has been issued and The Boeing Company is authorized to issue
airworthiness certificates under the delegation option authorization provisions of 14 CFR part 21
Required
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification
Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. The required equipment is noted in the Type Design
data.
Service
Information: The following Boeing “Structural Repair Manual” Documents are FAA-approved. Service Bulletins and
other service information, when FAA-approved, will carry a statement to that effect. D634A211 for the
737-900.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed.
NOTE 2. Airplane operation must be in accordance with the FAA Approved AFM. All placards required in either the
FAA Approved AFM, the applicable operating rules or the Certification Basis must be installed in the
airplane. Boeing Document No. D631A001 is the basic FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for Model
737-900 airplane.
NOTE 3. Required structural inspections for compliance with FAR 25.571 and the retirement times for Safe-life parts
are listed in the FAA Approved Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance Requirements
Section 9 of Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 Maintenance Planning Document D626A001-CMR, Revision
March 2001 or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 4. The type design reliability and performance of the Model 737-900, airplane has been evaluated in accordance
with FAA Advisory Circular 120-42A and found suitable for Extended Range Operations with Two-Engine
Airplanes (ETOPS) when operated and maintained in accordance with Boeing Document D044A007, “737-
600/-700/-700C/-800/-900 ETOPS CONFIGURATION, MAINTENANCE, AND PROCEDURES”. This
finding does not constitute approval to conduct ETOPS operations.
NOTE 5. The FAA has determined that the occurrence of any uncontrollable high thrust failure condition “may
endanger the safe operation of an airplane” and hence is reportable under FAR 121.703, 125.409, and
135.415.
NOTE 6: Mandatory replacement times, inspection intervals, related inspection procedures and all critical design
configuration control limitation for the fuel tank system determined during the Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88 program and for compliance with 14 CFR 25.981 and Special Conditions 25-308-SC are
listed in the FAA-approved Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance Requirement, Section
9, of Boeing 737-600/700/700C/700IGW/800/900 Maintenance Planning Data Document D626A001-CMR,
Revision November 2005 or later FAA-approved revision. All Model 737-900 series airplanes,
production line number 1679 and on, must comply with Revision March 2006, or a later FAA-
approved revision. The FAA is planning to issue an airworthiness directive mandating
compliance with Revision March 2006, or a later FAA-approved revision, applicable to all Model
737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes with production numbers lower than 1679.
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Fuel: Fuels meeting the following specifications and mixtures thereof are approved for use:
Fuels conforming to G.E. Specification D50TF2 (Class A, C, D and E) or fuels produced or certified to
other specifications and having properties meeting the requirements of the above specifications are
acceptable for use. Consult Flight Manual for additive use.
Oil Consumption: For compliance with FAR 25.1011(b), the approved maximum oil consumption rate for the CFM56-7B
engines installed on this model airplane has been established as 0.340 gallons per hour. Operation of the
Model 737-900ER airplane with engine oil consumption rates higher than this limit is not permitted.
Engine Ratings: Model 737-900ER Takeoff static thrust Maximum continuous static
standard day, sea level thrust, standard day,
conditions (5 min) lb. sea level conditions lb.
CFM56-7B24 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B24/3B1** 24,200 22,800
CFM56-7B26 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/B1 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/3 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B26/3F 26,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3F 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/B1 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3B1 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3B1F 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/B3 27,300 25,900
CFM56-7B27/3B3 27,300 25,900
** Special Rating
For engine operating limits see Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet No. E00055EN or E00056EN or the
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual. (See Note 2). Additional limitations may apply to 737-900ER
model airplanes (see Note 8)
Thrust Settings: The appropriate engine power setting curve (%N1), in the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual or
AFM Appendices must be used for control of engine thrust.
For other airspeed limits see the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
C. G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (See Note 2)
Minimum Crew
for All Flights: 2 (Pilot and Copilot)
Maximum
Passengers: Three exit configurations based on the activation and classification of the Mid-Cabin Emergency Door
(MED)
Two door arrangement with MED de-activated has 189 maximum passenger capacity
Three door arrangement with MED activated and rated as a Type II exit – 215 maximum passenger
capacity
Three door arrangement with MED activated and rated as a Type I exit – 220 maximum passenger
capacity
Maximum Baggage
Cargo: See Note 1 and appropriate Weight and Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D043A590.
Minimum Required
Fuel: See appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed in Note 2.
Maximum Operating
Altitude: 41,000 ft.
Datum: See appropriate Weight & Balance Manual, Boeing Document No. D043A590
MAC: 155.81 in
Other Operating
Limitations: See Note 4 - Extended Range Two-Engine Operations (ETOPS)
Control Surface
Movements: To insure proper operation of the airplane, the movements of the various control surfaces must be
carefully controlled by proper rigging of the flight control systems. The airplanes, must, therefore, be
rigged according to the following FAA Approved data:
Boeing Drawing Numbers:
114A1001, Krueger Flap Instl - Inbd Wing L.E.
251A1001, Rigging Instructions, Lateral & Speedbrake Control
251A2001, Rigging Instructions, Elevator Control System
251A3001, Rigging Instructions, Rudder Control System
251A4001, Rigging Instructions, Stabilizer Trim Control
256A3001, Rigging Instructions - Flap Actuation
256A2284, Flap Slat Sensor Instl - Leading Edge, Wing
Certification Basis:
A. Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-108 with the exceptions
listed below:
** Exception applies only to structures, systems and portions of the airplane which are not new or significantly modified. The
structure, systems, and components which comply with amendment 25-108 are identified in Boeing document D010A001 “New
and Significantly Modified Systems, Equipment, and Structures on the Next Generation 737 Airplane Family.”
*** Boeing provides FAA approved data (Document number D6-49779) to 737 operators to enable the operators to show ozone
compliance per §121.578 for their specific route structures.
**** Exception applies to Auxiliary Power Unit spar mounted fuel shut off valve only.
**** Exception applies to Auxiliary Power Unit spar mounted fuel shut off valve only. All other power plant
controls were shown to comply with § 25.1141 at Amendment 25-108.
***** Amendment 25-108 is applicable to the new Mid Cabin Emergency Door (MED) only. The three cast doors
(forward access, forward airstair, E/E access), and the Automatic Overwing Exit (AOE) door are unchanged areas
and comply with Amendment 25-88, the 737-900 certification basis. The remaining unchanged doors comply with
Amendment 25-15. The doors which comply, with the later amendments are identified in Boeing document
D010A001.
****** Exceptions to 25.807(c)(3) at Amendment 25-15 and 25.807 at amendment 25-72 apply to the exit
configuration with a de-activated Mid Cabin Emergency Exit Door only. The exit configurations with the activated
Mid Cabin Emergency Door (Type I or Type II) comply with 25.807 at Amendment 25-108.
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The certification basis for the following regulations at amendment levels later than 25-108.
Exemptions:
• § 25.562(b)(2) Emergency Landing Dynamic Conditions - related to Flight Deck Testing (Originally granted August
20,1999, Exemption No. 6425A, March 10, 2009, Exemption No. 6425B).
• § 25.901(c) Partial Exemption – No single powerplant or auxiliary power unit failure will jeopardize the safe operation of
the airplane. (Originally granted February 4, 2003, Exemption No. 7968) (See Note 5)
• § 25.305, 25.307(a), 25.601, 25.603(c), 25-613(a) and (b), and 25.1103(d) Partial Exemption – Localized areas of
temperature – related damage. (Exemption No. 9571, December 11, 2007).
• Partial Time-Limited Exemption Exemption from 14 CFR 25.853(a), appendix F, paragraph (a)(1)(i), Testing on Large
Interior Panels, granted through November 28, 2010. (Exemption No. 9791, November 28, 2008)
Required
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification
Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. The required equipment is noted in the Type Design
data.
Service
Information: The following Boeing “Structural Repair Manual” Documents are FAA-approved. Service Bulletins and
other service information, when FAA-approved, will carry a statement to that effect. D634A213 for the
737-900ER.
C.G. Range: See the appropriate FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual listed.
NOTE 1. A current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight,
and loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original
certification.
NOTE 2. Airplane operation must be in accordance with the FAA Approved AFM. All placards required in either the
FAA Approved AFM, the applicable operating rules or the Certification Basis must be installed in the
airplane. Boeing Document No. D631A001.9GP is the basic FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for
Model 737-900ER airplane.
NOTE 3. Required structural inspections for compliance with FAR 25.571 and the retirement times for Safe-life parts
are listed in the FAA Approved Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance Requirements
Section 9 of Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 Maintenance Planning Document D626A001-CMR, Revision R2,
or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 4. The type design reliability and performance of the Model 737-900ER, airplane has been evaluated in
accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 120-42A and found suitable for Extended Range Operations with
Two-Engine Airplanes (ETOPS) when operated and maintained in accordance with Boeing Document
D044A007, “737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER ETOPS CONFIGURATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
PROCEDURES.” This finding does not constitute approval to conduct ETOPS operations.
NOTE 5. The FAA has determined that the occurrence of any uncontrollable high thrust failure condition “may
endanger the safe operation of an airplane” and hence is reportable under FAR 121.703, 125.409, and
135.415.
NOTE 6: Mandatory replacement times, inspection intervals, related inspection procedures and all critical design
configuration control limitation for the fuel tank system determined during the Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88 program and for compliance with 14 CFR 25.981 are listed in the FAA-approved
Airworthiness Limitations and Certification Maintenance Requirement, Section 9, of Boeing 737-
600/700/800/900 Maintenance Planning Data Document D626A001-CMR, Revision R2, dated March, 2007,
or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 7: The Model 737-900ER has been approved to operate in “Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum”
(RVSM) airspace. Continued airworthiness and operational approval aspects of RVSM must be
constructed according to Advisory Circular (AC) 91-RVSM, titled “Approval of Aircraft and
Operators for Flight in Airspace Above Flight Level (FL) 290 Where a 1,000 Foot Vertical
Separation Minimum is Applied.”
NOTE 8: The acceptable engine model on 737-900ER model aircraft is dependent on the type of in-service
use. See the Airplane Flight Manual for approved installation of either the CFM56-7B26, CFM56-
7B26/B1, or CFM56-7B27/B3
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