WHO Issues Supplemental Type Certificate?
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
An STC (Supplemental Type Certification) is issued by a civil aviation authority, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), to an applicant who modifies or alters an aircraft, engine, propeller or appliance from its original type design.
How do I find my FAA STC?
Where can I find information about STCs installed on my aircraft?
- Search the Supplemental Type Certificates database in the on-line Regulatory and Guidance Library, or.
- Go to the Aircraft Registration, Records & Reports section, to request copies of records for your aircraft.
How do I get a supplemental type certificate?
STC process – major steps, as required
- Applicant applies for STC.
- Familiarization and preliminary type certification board ( TCB ) meetings.
- FAA develops certification program plan.
- Establishment of certification basis by FAA.
- Applicant submits data for approval.
- FAA design evaluation.
What is a FAA supplemental type certificate?
A supplemental type certificate ( STC ) is a type certificate ( TC ) issued when an applicant has received FAA approval to modify an aeronautical product from its original design.
What is the difference between type certificate and Supplemental Type Certificate?
A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) is an FAA or EASA approved major modification or repair to an existing type certified aircraft, engine or propeller. As it adds to the existing type certificate, it is deemed ‘supplemental’. As its name suggests, an STC is a certificate.
Does an STC require a 337?
Any STC is, by definition, a major alteration and also requires a 337 form.
What is a type certificate data sheet?
A TCDS is an FAA document that records the type certification data of a product (such as control surface movement limits, operating limitations, placards, and weight and balance) that may also be available in the flight manual or maintenance manual in accordance with FAA Order 8110.4.
What are the application process of an STC?
An STC applicant submits a certification plan to the FAA that details the proposed alteration to a type-certified product and how that alteration will comply with the applicable FAA regulations and guidance material. The FAA reviews the certification plan and issues an STC project number if the plan is accepted.
What is an STC holder?
A supplemental type certificate (STC) is a civil aviation authority-approved major modification or repair to an existing type certified aircraft, engine or propeller. As it adds to the existing type certificate, it is deemed “supplemental”.
What is the purpose of STC?
Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)are issued to ratify approvals of major changes to aeronautical products or any change to the approved type design from applicants other than the Type Certificate Holder.
Who holds the type certificate?
the National Aviation Authority (NAA)
A type certificate is issued by the National Aviation Authority (NAA) of the State of the Operator stating the airworthiness standard for the aircraft type, model, aircraft engine or aircraft propeller.
What does TSO mean in aviation?
Technical Standard Orders
A TSO is a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft. When authorized to manufacture a material, part, or appliances to a TSO standard, this is referred to as TSO authorization.
Is an STC a major alteration?
What is a 337 in aviation?
The person who performs or supervises a major repair or major alteration must prepare FAA Form 337. The form is executed at least in duplicate and is used to record major repairs and major alterations made to an aircraft, airframe, powerplant, propeller, appliance, or a component part thereof.
What is the purpose of a type certificate?
Type certification is the approval of the design of the aircraft and all component parts (including propellers, engines, control stations, etc.). It signifies the design is in compliance with applicable airworthiness, noise, fuel venting, and exhaust emissions standards.
How does a supplemental type certificate work?
What is the example of STC?
STC Examples
| STC | Track Application |
|---|---|
| 40 | Loud speech now only a murmur |
| 45 | Loud speech not heard, music systems/heavy traffic noise still a potential problem |
| 50 | Very loud sounds such as musical instruments or a stereo can be faintly heard |
| 60+ | Excellent soundproofing |
Do you need a 337 for an STC?