STC SA04461NY

Installation of Satcom System

Current Issued Aircraft Small Airplane Rev 02/25/2020 View PDF on drs.faa.gov ↗

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 (4)

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Specific sections

§ 21.47
§ 21.101
§ 21.115
§ 21.120
Sec. 23.301
Sec. 23.303
Sec. 23.305
Sec. 23.307
Sec. 23.561
Sec. 23.571
Sec. 23.603
Sec. 23.609
Sec. 23.613
Sec. 23.771
Sec. 23.773
Sec. 23.777
Sec. 23.853
Sec. 23.1301
Sec. 23.1309
Sec. 23.1322
Sec. 23.1351
Sec. 23.1357
Sec. 23.1359
Sec. 23.1365
Sec. 23.1367
Sec. 23.1381
Sec. 23.1431
§ 23.1529
Sec. 23.1541
Sec. 23.1585

The STC PDF on drs.faa.gov is the authoritative document — it lists installation instructions, ICA requirements, and any limitations. Open PDF ↗