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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SA1686WE

Installation of Vibration Isolation Products (VIP) engine mount P/Ns VIP 50525-1 and VIP 50545-1 on various aircraft as shown on FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SA1686WE.

Current Reissued Aircraft Single-Engine Rev 01/03/2023 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 (90)

+ 40 more aircraft

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Specific sections

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