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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SB8WE

Data pertaining to this modification are considered inadequate for duplication in other aircraft. Limited to installation on Firefly 7, serial number 7880 ONLY.

Current Issued Aircraft Balloon Rev 10/03/1979 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 ↗