# STC SA00165SE

- Type: Supplemental type certificate
- Status: Current, Amended
- Holder: Aeronautical Testing Service Inc., United States
- Description: Installation of 76 vortex generators and 2 small delta wings on the upper surface of the wings.
- Applied: September 13, 1994
- Status date: May 18, 2001
- Product: Aircraft, Single-Engine
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 23
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13), [TCDS 3A24](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A24), [TCDS 5A6](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/5A6)
- Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3a/90/3a90abeefb9ae369d2c4f716dc47a6ddf732aa00eae36fd21e717745a1c7f6de
- Approved model list and other attachments: [AML SA00165SE.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e3/b8/e3b8ae5b8639796864fb6ed77cfe55f61d93965b93702a8190dabae060b69170)
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9418E2334D0E8D65862579AB0079D4F1.0001
- DRS record last changed: December 6, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00165SE

## ADs that name it (0)

None.

## Approved models (10)

- Cessna Aircraft Company 180J ([TCDS 5A6](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/5A6))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 180K ([TCDS 5A6](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/5A6))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 182P ([TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 182R ([TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 182S ([TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 182T ([TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13))
- Cessna Aircraft Company A185F ([TCDS 3A24](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A24))
- Cessna Aircraft Company R182 ([TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13))
- Cessna Aircraft Company T182T ([TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13))
- Cessna Aircraft Company TR182 ([TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13))

## What the certificate says

This is OCR from the scanned FAA certificate. OCR can misread letters and numbers.

United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number: SA00165SE This certificate issued to: Aeronautical Testing Service, Inc.

Part 9 of the Civil Air Regulations.

Original Product Type Certificate Number: See attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) Make: No. SA00165SE for a list of the approved airplane Model: models and applicable airworthiness regulations.

Description of Type Design Change: Installation of 76 vortex generators and 2 small delta wings on the upper surface of the wings, in accordance with Aeronautical Testing Service (ATS) Drawing Lists No. ATS 180 & 185, Revision "B", dated November 29, 1994; or ATS-170A-207, dated April 19, 1995, or later FAA approved revisions.

NOTE: Two (2) modification options are provided. These may include changes to the airplane stall speeds. For specific information regarding each option, including Supplemental Pilot's Operating Handbook (SPOH) and Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) information regarding each option, please refer to Continuation Sheet (page 3 of 3) Limitations and Conditions: ; Approval of this change in type design applies to the above model aircraft only. This approval should not be extended to other aircraft of these models on which other previously approved modifications are incorporated unless it is determined that the relationship between this change and any of those other previously approved modifications, including changes in type design, will introduce no adverse effect upon the airworthiness of that aircraft. (See Continuation Sheet page 3 of 3).

Date of Application: September 13, 1994 Date Reissued:

Date of Issuance: January 12, 1995 Date Amended: June 21, 1995 EDERA AVIATION Dy direchon of the Stdministrater (Signature) COM/NIST RATION Aircraft Certification Office Acting Manager, Seattle (Title)

Anita States of Anurica Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number: SA00165SE Description of Type Design Change: (continued):

Description of Modification Options: Each of these options incorporate the vortex generator kit.

Option 1: 180J, 180K, and A185F; no change in air speeds, airspeed indicator markings, or placards; SPOH or AFMS not required.

Option 2: 180J, 180K, and A 185F; reduced stall speeds; changes required for airspeed indicator markings; SPOH or AFMS required.

Limitations and Conditions: continued:

Supplemental Pilot's Operating Handbook (SPOH) or Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS):

Aircraft modified per this STC must be operated in accordance with the following Aeronautical Testing Service, Inc. (ATS) SPOH or AFMS, each dated January 12, 1995, or later FAA approved revisions.

Option 1: SPOH or AFMS not required.

Option 2: ATS SPOH Report No. ATS-11a (180J, S/N 180-52285 through 180-52620, except 180-52490), ATS SPOH and AFMS Report No. ATS 94-11b (180J and 180K, S/N 180-52490, 180- 52621 and on), ATS Report No. ATS 94-11c (A185F, S/N 185-02091 through 185-02838, except 185- 02300), ATS Report No. ATS 94-11d (A185F, S/N 185-02300, 185-02839 through 185-03938), or ATS Report ATS 94-11e (A185F, S/N 185-03939 and on).

Records: The following must be maintained as part of the permanent records for the modified aircraft.

Option 1: A copy of this Certificate and FAA Approved Model List (AML) SA00165SE.

Option 2: A copy of this Certificate, AML No. SA00165SE, and the appropriate SPOH or AFMS.

Other Limitations: All Options.

The ATS modification consists of seventy-six (76) vortex generators and two (2) small delta wings mounted on the airplane's upper wing surface. If more than four (4) vortex generators are missing or damaged, the aircraft must be flown in accordance with the original markings, placards, and handbook/manual. If more than six (6) vortex generators or either delta wing are missing or damaged, Refer to the appropriate SPOH/AFMS for specified airspeed indicator markings for Option 2.

**FAA FORM B110-2-1 (10-69) PAGE 3 OF 3 PAGES**

SEVENTY-SIX VORTEX GENERATORS AND TWO SMALL DELTA WINGS ON AIRPLANES UPPER WING SURFACE Original Issue: January 12, 1995 AML AMENDMENT DATE 6/21/95 6/21/95 Manager, Special Certification Branch, ANM-190S FAA APPROVED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NO. & REV. DATE IM 94-5, Rev. B IM 94-5, Rev. B Seattle Aircraft Certification Office STING SERVICE, INC. IST (AML) NO. SA00165SE REVISION FAA SEALED NO. AND DRAWING/ DATE DRAWING LIST ATS-180 & 185; or N/C ATS-170A-207 ATS-180 & 185; or N/C ATS-170A-207 FAA Approved. C Revised: 0/21/85- FOR NO. Page 1 of 1 AERONAUTICAI FAA APPROVED MOL CERT. BASIS FOR ALTERATION CAR 3, dated 11/01/49, as amended by 3-1 through 3/12. (See 5A6) CAR 3, dated 05/15/56, as amended by 3-1 through 3-5 (See 3A24) ORIGINAL TYPE CERT. NO. 5A6 3A24 AIRCRAFT MODEL 18OJ, 180K A185F AIRCRAFT Cessna Cessna Item

### AML SA00165SE.pdf

**AERONAUTICAL TESTING SERVICE, INC.**

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST (AML) NO. SA00165SE**

**FOR INSTALLATION OF VORTEX GENERATORS**

Original Issue: January 12, 1995 Item AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT MODEL

**ORIGINAL TYPE CERT. NO.**

**CERT. BASIS FOR**

**ALTERATION**

**FAA SEALED**

**DRAWING/**

**DRAWING LIST NO.**

**REVISION NO. AND DATE**

**FAA APPROVED**

**INSTALLATION**

**INSTRUCTIONS NO. & REV. DATE AML**

AMENDMEN T DATE 1 Cessna 180J, 180K 5A6 CAR 3, dated 11/01/49, as amended by 3-1 through 3-12.

(See 5A6) ATS-180 & 185; or ATS-170A-207 B N/C IM 94-5, Rev. B 6/21/95 2 Cessna A185F 3A24 CAR 3, dated 05/15/56, as amended by 3-1 through 3-5 (See 3A24) ATS-180 & 185; or ATS-170A-207 B N/C IM 94-5, Rev. B 6/21/95 3 Cessna 182P-182R, R182, TR182 Option 1 only (See STC page

3) 3A13 CAR 3, dated 11/01/49, as amended by 3-1 through 3-12.

(See 3A13) ATS-180 & 185; or ATS-170A-207 B N/C IM 94-5, Rev. B 5/18/2001 4 Cessna 182S-182T, T182T Option 1 only (See STC page

3) 3A13 14 CFR Part 23 dated 2/1/65, as amended by 23-1 through 23-6. (See 3A13) ATS-180 & 185; or ATS-170A-207 B N/C IM 94-5, Rev. B 5/18/2001

FAA Approved:_____________________________ A c t i n g M a n a g e r , S e a t t l e Aircraft Certification Office

Amended: June 21, 1995; May 18, 2001

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## Every issue (2)

- May 18, 2001: Amended, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3a/90/3a90abeefb9ae369d2c4f716dc47a6ddf732aa00eae36fd21e717745a1c7f6de), [AML SA00165SE.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e3/b8/e3b8ae5b8639796864fb6ed77cfe55f61d93965b93702a8190dabae060b69170)
- June 21, 1995: Amended, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3a/90/3a90abeefb9ae369d2c4f716dc47a6ddf732aa00eae36fd21e717745a1c7f6de)

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