Supplemental Type Certificate
/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl taɪp sərˈtɪfɪkət/
Definitions
- (n.) An FAA-issued approval that authorizes a modification to an already type-certified aircraft, engine, or propeller.
The company obtained a supplemental type certificate to install new avionics in the aircraft model.
Forms
- supplemental type certificate
- supplemental type certificates
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as STC; crucial for legal compliance in aviation modifications.
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