STC SA1604SW

Installation of Aft cargo door between F.S. 661 and F.S. 801.

Current Issued Aircraft Large Airplane Rev 02/13/1973 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 (1)

6A4 The Boeing Company · DC-6B

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Part 21

Specific sections

§ 21.111
§ 21.113
§ 21.115
§ 21.117
§ 21.119
§ 21.120

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