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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SB146CH

Replace Aerostar Basket/Burner with a Cameron Basket/Burner in accordance with Aerostar Retrofit Instructions for STC SB146CH, dated December 14, 1993, or later FAA approved revisions. Eligible Cameron baskets are: 42x50 Standard, 42x52 Aristocrat, 42x58 Aristocrat, and 46x62 Aristocrat. Eligible Cameron burners are: MKIV single burner, MKIV double burner, MKIV super double burner, and MKIV ultra burner.

Historical Amended Aircraft Balloon Rev 04/05/2004 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
  • § 21.47

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