STC SA09763DS

Installation of an S-TEC 01326 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS)

Current Issued Aircraft Small Airplane Rev 12/22/2020 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 (22)

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Specific sections

§ 21.47
§ 21.55
§ 21.111
§ 21.113
§ 21.115
§ 21.117
§ 21.119
§ 21.120
Sec. 23.143
Sec. 23.301
Sec. 23.303
Sec. 23.305
Sec. 23.307
Sec. 23.395
Sec. 23.397
Sec. 23.561
Sec. 23.601
Sec. 23.603
Sec. 23.605
Sec. 23.607
Sec. 23.609
Sec. 23.611
Sec. 23.613
Sec. 23.619
Sec. 23.625
Sec. 23.627
Sec. 23.671
Sec. 23.677
Sec. 23.685
Sec. 23.689

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