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FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate

STC SH261WE

Installation of an external load attachment mechanism in accordance with FAA Approved USDA Forest Service Master Drawing List and Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplements, per Approved Model List SH261WE, and all subsequent FAA approved revisions to these documents.

Current Amended Aircraft Rotorcraft Rev 08/16/2011 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 ↗