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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SB8980SW

Installation of Cameron Balloons US Aristocrat basket (P/N CB301-3) and Cameron Balloons US Mark III burner assembly and fuel system(P/N CB205).

Current Issued Aircraft Balloon Rev 10/05/1994 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.

Applicable aircraft (1)

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 ↗