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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SA464AL

Installation of PA-18 rear seat. Approval limited to those Piper J3C-65 and J3C-65S aircraft which have FAA approved PA-18.

Current Issued Aircraft Single-Engine Rev 12/01/1971 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 ↗