FAA · Supplemental Type Certificate
STC SR09583RC
Installation of the Sky Connect Forte Iridium Satellite Phone and/or automated position reporting system including the installation of an Iridium Satellite antenna, Transceiver, aircraft GPS interface to obtain position, SOP and/or MMU dialer panels, and optional GPS antenna, in accordance with EMS Aviation, Inc. Master Document List, MDL-2009-300, Revision IR, dated December 7, 2009, or later FAA approved revision. Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement, document number RFMS-2009-300, Revision IR, dated April 8, 2011, or later FAA approved revision is a required part of this STC. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, ICA-2009-300, Revision IR, dated July 12, 2010, or later revision is required for this installation.
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)
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 ↗