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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SA40CE

Removal of left or right door for any purpose. Optical removal of right front seat, with occupant sitting on floor, and attachment of static line to seat structure or seat belt attachment. (182E LANDPLANE)

Current Amended Aircraft Single-Engine Rev 06/06/1996 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.

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Specific sections

  • Sec. 111
  • Sec. 113
  • Sec. 115
  • Sec. 117
  • Sec. 119
  • Sec. 120

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