FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate
STC SA1945CE
Increase normal category maximum gross weight from 2300 to 2400 lbs. and increase utility category maximum grow weight from 2000 to 2100 lbs. per Installation Instructions, STC SA1945CE, Gross Weight Increase for the C172N with an FAA approval date of January 3, 1989, or later.
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)
The STC PDF on drs.faa.gov is the authoritative document — it lists installation instructions, ICA requirements, and any limitations. Open PDF ↗