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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SA629CH

Limited to installation on PA-31T, serial numbers 31T-7620018, 31T-7820039, and 31T-7520001 ONLY. Installation of Weather Modification equipment in accordance with Weather Modification conversion instructions, Document Control WMI-318MA-972, dtd 3/1/97 (serial number 31T-7620018), or Weather Modification conversion instructions, document control WMI-131MP-972, dtd 3/1/97 (serial number 31T-7820039). With flare racks installed, aircraft is to be operated in Restricted Category.

Current Amended Aircraft Small Multi-Engine Rev 03/10/2003 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 ↗