The Boeing Company / 1995
N137CG
Boeing 737-3H4 (737-300 Fireliner conversion) (3H4/AT)
At a glance
Aircraft Overview
1995
Year Manufactured
N137CG
Registration Number
27700
Serial Number
149
Max Passengers
2255 NM
Range
491 MPH
Max Speed
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
37000 ft
Service Ceiling
Over 20,000lbs
Aircraft Class
CSC DELAWARE TRUST CO TRUSTEE
Ownership
Wilmington, DE, US
Location
A0956B
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Jan 18, 2018
Certificate Issued
Nov 13, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Jan 31, 2028
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N137CG
None found
| Date | From | To | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | KSMX Santa Maria, CA | KTRM Thermal / Coachella Valley, CA | 05:13 PM - 05:57 PM | Landed Landed 05:57 PM |
| 2025-10-20 | KSMX Santa Maria, CA | KSMX Santa Maria, CA | 10:18 AM - 10:25 AM | Landed First seen / landed 10:25 AM |
| 2025-10-17 | KSMX Santa Maria, CA | KSMX Santa Maria, CA | 11:48 AM - 12:23 PM | Landed Landed 12:23 PM |
| 2024-06-25 | KRDD Redding, CA | — | 05:47 AM | Landed Spotted on ground / photo 05:47 AM |
Intelligence
AI Summary
Boeing 737-3H4 (737-300 Fireliner conversion) (3H4/AT)
Overview
1995 BOEING 737-3H4, MSN 27700. Registered to CSC DELAWARE TRUST CO TRUSTEE (Wilmington, DE). Mode S A0956B (octal 050112553). Certificate issued 2018-01-18; airworthiness dated 2018-11-13; last FAA action 2025-01-22; registration expiration 2028-01-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x CFM INTL CFM56-3B-1 (22100 lbf each)
- Range: 2255 nm
- Cruise: 430 kts
- Seats: 149
- Ceiling: 37000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Converted firefighting tank installation; can be reconfigured to carry up to ~72 passengers/firefighters when fitted with seats. Fire retardant tank system installed in main deck; modified internal layout to carry mission systems and auxiliary crew seating; typical passenger cabin removed or partially retained for mission use.
Model & Market Context
This article covers airframe N137CG, a Boeing-built narrow-body originally manufactured in 1995 with manufacturer's serial number 27700. The airframe is a converted firefighting tanker based on the Boeing 737-3H4 (737-300 Fireliner conversion) originally produced by The Boeing Company. It is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by CSC DELAWARE TRUST CO TRUSTEE (a corporation) of Wilmington, DE, US. Operator/home base detail, registry action chronology, and formal valuation or condition summaries are not published for this specific registration.
The airframe carries a purpose-built cabin conversion featuring a firefighting tank installation; the tanked interior can be restored or reconfigured to carry up to approximately 72 passengers or firefighters when fitted with seats. Specific avionics fit and mission equipment lists are not published for this registration; however, the primary mission profile is the fixed-wing multi-engine firefighting role enabled by the conversion. Operator base and routine route schedules are not published; maintenance considerations for this individual airframe would focus on inspection and upkeep of the tank installation, delivery plumbing, and associated airframe modifications required by the firefighting role.
This airframe belongs to a converted derivative of the Boeing 737-300 family, adapted specifically for aerial firefighting tasks and retaining the type’s original turbofan propulsion configuration (CFM56-3B-1) and commercial-origin fuselage. Its performance figures—cruise 430 kts, range 2,255 nm, and service ceiling 37,000 ft—define a niche suitable for rapid-response and regional tanker assignments rather than long-haul passenger transport. Buyer interest, charter suitability, and resale considerations for this airframe are driven principally by its conversion status, calendar age (1995) and serial lineage (27700), which affect regulatory recertification, specialized maintenance, and residual market demand.