A pilot reported encountering wake turbulence on approach to bos in trail of a B737. Reporter stated...

Attributes
ACN	1285652
Time
Date	201508
Local Time Of Day	0001-0600
Place
Locale Reference	BOS.Airport
State Reference	MA
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	Small Transport Low Wing 2 Turboprop Eng
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Landing
Flight Plan	VFR
Aircraft 2
Make Model Name	B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Person 1
Function	Pilot Flying Single Pilot
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Events
Anomaly	ATC Issue All Types Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter

Narrative:

During approach to runway 4R behind a 737; ATC advised to 'descend and maintain 2;500 feet' upon reaching 2;500 feet we encountered buffet and then a strong roll to the left. I applied opposite aileron and the plane recovered after exiting the wake turbulence. I believe ATC instructions placed the aircraft in the direct path with the previous arrival's wake turbulence. Other company aircraft were allowed to 'descend at pilot's discretion' and I believe that should have been our instructions.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A pilot reported encountering wake turbulence on approach to BOS in trail of a B737. Reporter stated he would have been happier with 'descend at pilot's discretion' clearance.

Narrative: During approach to runway 4R behind a 737; ATC advised to 'descend and maintain 2;500 feet' upon reaching 2;500 feet we encountered buffet and then a strong roll to the left. I applied opposite aileron and the plane recovered after exiting the wake turbulence. I believe ATC instructions placed the aircraft in the direct path with the previous arrival's wake turbulence. Other company aircraft were allowed to 'descend at pilot's discretion' and I believe that should have been our instructions.

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A pilot reported encountering wake turbulence on approach to bos in trail of a B737. Reporter stated he would have been happier with 'descend at pilot's discretion' clearance.