FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate
STC SA04427CH
Installation of the uAvionix tailBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out in accordance with uAvionix tailBeacon Installation Manual UAV-1002514-001, Revision B, dated August 28, 2019 and AML Number SA04427CH or later FAA approved revisions.
What is an STC?
A Supplemental Type Certificate authorizes a major modification or alteration to an FAA-certificated aircraft. STCs are how operators legally install new avionics, change fuel systems, add floats, swap engines, etc. — every change beyond a minor modification needs one.
Applicable aircraft (18)
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172A
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172B
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172C
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172D
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172E
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172F (USAF T-41A)
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172G
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172H (USAF T-41A)
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172I
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172K
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172L
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172M
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172N
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172P
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172Q
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172R
- 3A12 Textron Aviation Inc. · 172S
Specific sections
- Sec. 111
- Sec. 113
- Sec. 115
- Sec. 117
- Sec. 119
- Sec. 120
- § 21.47
The STC PDF on drs.faa.gov is the authoritative document — it lists installation instructions, ICA requirements, and any limitations. Open PDF ↗