What it approves
Installation of any comb of Harrison p/n 8517732 oil cooler, Goodyear 26x10.5x6 main wheel tires, Scott p/n 3200 tail wheel assy, Amer Safety p/n 1180 shoulder harness, Scott p/n 2176 OAT gauge and Schweizer p/n 3408D/Air Ads multiple tow hitch assembly
What the certificate says
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SA00078BO Mike Kelsey 292 Littlewood Reservoir Rd.
Carey, ID 83320 Part 3 Civil Air Regulations A-780 FS 2003 Corporation (previously The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.)
PA-12
1. Oil cooler to be maintained in accordance with STC SA00078BO Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
(Limitations and Conditions continued on page 3 of 3) 05/19/1997 11/28/2016 08/26/2026 10/17/1997 Michael Linegang Manager, East Certification Branch Compliance & Airworthiness Division Aircraft Certification Service 3 Installation of any combination of Harrison p/n 8517732 oil cooler, Goodyear 26x10.5x6 main wheel tires, Scott p/n 3200 tail wheel assembly, American Safety p/n 1180 shoulder harness, Scott p/n 2176 OAT gauge and Schweizer p/n 3408D/Air Ads multiple tow hitch assembly in accordance with STC SA00078BO Installation Instructions, dated September 25, 1997, or later FAA approved revision.
01/12/2017
SA00078BO 08/26/2026 3
SA00078BO 08/26/2026 Limitations and Conditions continued:
2. Tow hitch is approved for towing banners with a weight not to exceed 300 pounds.
3. Compatibility of this design with previously approved modifications must be determined by the installer.
Certification Basis:
Based on 14 CFR § 21.115 and § 21.101, and the FAA policy for design changes that are identified as not significant in FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for the FS 2003 Corporation PA-12 aircraft is as follows:
a. The type certification basis for parts not changed or not affected by the change is shown on TCDS A-780.
b. The modification certification basis for parts changed or affected by the change since the reference application date, May 19, 1997, is based upon part 3 as amended by Amendment 3- 0 as follows:
Regulations at the latest amendment 3-0 through 3-14 Not recorded Regulations at an intermediate amendment Not recorded Regulations at the amendment level in TCDS A-780 Not recorded ------------------------------------------------------END--------------------------------------------------
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Approved models · 1
| Make | Model | Data sheet |
|---|---|---|
| FS 2003 Corp. | PA-12 | A-780 |
Every issue · 4
DRS keeps each issue of an STC as its own record, with its own certificate and attachments.
| Date | Status | Files |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | Reissued, current | Certificate |
| January 12, 2017 | Reissued, earlier issue | Certificate |
| November 28, 2016 | Reissued, earlier issue | Certificate |
| January 12, 2014 | Reissued, earlier issue | Certificate |