# STC SA00192SE - Type: Supplemental type certificate - Status: Current, Reissued - Holder: BLR Aerospace LLC., United States - Description: Vortex generators manufactured and installation of the Super Chieftain I takeoff weight increase kit - Applied: October 11, 1994 - Status date: August 23, 2018 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 3, Part 21 - Data sheets: [TCDS A20SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20SO) - Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e0/9d/e09dc608e0f9981dc78389db36b9eb8c64f40dc38d9edbd05e168fc44fc57238 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B51BAA72A88943EA862582F7005E3527.0001 - DRS record last changed: December 5, 2025 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00192SE ## ADs that name it (0) None. ## Approved models (1) - Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31-350 ([TCDS A20SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20SO)) ## What the certificate says Read from the PDF's text layer, without the form's printed wording; the layout is lost and the order can differ. The PDF is the record. Un ited S tates of Am erica Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number SA00192SE This certificate, issued to BLR Aerospace, LLC 11002 29th Ave. West Everett, WA 98204 Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations. Original ProductType Certificate Number: A20SO Make: Piper Model: PA-31-350 Description of the Type Design Change: Vortex generators manufactured in accordance with Document AA1221, Revision A, dated April 07, 1995, or later Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved revision, and installation of the Super Chieftain I takeoff weight increase kit in accordance with Installation Manual AA1236, Revision A, dated April 07, 1995, or later FAA-approved revision, using either option one or two as specified in that document, and Drawing List AA1221, Revision A, dated April 07, 1995, or later FAA-approved revision. 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 this model 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 introd uce no adverse effect upon the airworthiness of that aircraft. A copy of this certificate and, for installation option two, the Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) Number AFMS-PCH-4, Revision IR, dated April 18, 1995, or later FAA-approved revision, must be maintained as part of the permanent records for the modified aircraft. (See Continuation Sheets Pages 3 and 4) Date of application: October 11, 1994 Date reissued: November 23, 2009; August 23, 2018 Date of issuance: April 21, 1995 Date amended: March 4, 1996; May 30, 2013 FAA FORM 8110-2 (5/14) PAGE 1 OF 4 PAGES By direction of the Administrator (Signature) Manager, Seattle ACO Branch (Title) Un ited S tates of Am erica Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number SA00192SE BLR Aerospace, LLC Issued: April 21, 1995 Reissued: November 23, 2009; August 23, 2018 Amended: March 04, 1996, May 30, 2013 Limitations and Conditions continued: This Continuation Sheet, which is part of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA00192SE, prescribes the conditions and limitations under which the product for which the STC was issued meets the standards for airworthiness of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The conditions and limitations of Type Certificate Data Sheet Number A20SO apply except where superseded by the following: The modification consists of eighty-eight vortex generators on the wing and vertical tail of the airplane and two strakes on each engine nacelle. Replacement vortex generators must be inst alled if more than four vortex generators are missing from the wing and/or vertical tail. STC Compatibility: This increased gross weight STC has not been shown compatible with any wing extension or winglet modifications and is only valid to the weights specified on this modification. The installer is responsible for assessing the impact of concurrently installed STCs which may affect wing loads, particularly fatigue and static requirements. Additional analysis, FAA approved data, and FAA approved inspections may be needed to meet these requirements. Installation Option One (No FMS) Operations must be conducted within the limitations of the basic airplane flight manual. Installation Option Two (FMS required) Airspeed Limits (CAS): Maneuvering Speed .................................................................... 161 knots Minimum Single-Engine Control Speed (red radial) ................... 74 knots Minimum Single-Engine Control Speed, VMCA (Flaps 15) ......... 69 knots Airspeed Indicator Markings (IAS): Normal Operating Range (green arc) ......................................... 71 to 185 knots Flaps Operating Range (white arc) ............................................. 67 to 132 knots Best Rate-of-Climb Speed – Singe-Engine (blue radial) ............ 107 knots Minimum Single-Engine Control Speed VMCA ............................. 72 knots Placards: Change all references to VMCA values on placards to 72 KIAS. Change all references to VP values on placards to 159 KIAS. (See Continuation Sheet on Page 4) **FAA FORM 8110-2 (5/14) PAGE 3 OF 4 PAGES** Un ited S tates of Am erica Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) Number SA00192SE BLR Aerospace, LLC Issued: April 21, 1995 Reissued: November 23, 2009; August 23, 2018 Amended: March 04, 1996, May 30, 2013 Installation Option Two (FMS required) Continued CG Range: Takeoff and Flight +127.8 inches to +135.0 inches at 7368 pounds +126.0 inches to +135.0 inches at 7000 pounds +122.0 inches to +135.0 inches at 6200 pounds +120.0 inches to +135.0 inches at 5200 pounds or less Straight line variation between points given Maximum Weights: Ramp ........................................................................................... 7448 pounds Takeoff ......................................................................................... 7368 pounds Landing ........................................................................................ 7000 pounds Engine Limits: Maximum Takeoff Power (MTOP): Maximum RPM ............................................................................ 2575 RPM Maximum Horsepower ................................................................. 350 hp Maximum Manifold Pressure (inches of mercury) At and below 15000 feet ....................................................... 49.0 At 22,300 feet ....................................................................... 44.3 AT 24,000 feet ...................................................................... 40.5 Straight line variation between points given. Maximum Continuous Power (MCP): Maximum RPM ............................................................................ 2400 RPM Maximum horsepower ................................................................. 315 hp Maximum manifold pressure (inches of mercury) At and below 18,700 feet ...................................................... 40.0 At 24,000 feet ....................................................................... 31.0 Straight line variation between points given Engine Instrument Markings: Tachometer: Normal Operating Range (green arc) ...................................... 500 to 2400 RPM Maximum (red radial) ............................................................... 2575 RPM Manifold Pressure: Normal Operating Range (green arc) ...................................... 18 to 40 inches of mercury Maximum (red radial) ............................................................... 49 inches of mercury Load Factor Limits Flaps up ................................................................................... +3.47, -1.39 (g’s): Flaps Down (all settings) ......................................................... +2.00 - END - **FAA FORM 8110-2 (5/14) PAGE 4 OF 4 PAGES** ## Every issue (3) - August 23, 2018: Reissued, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e0/9d/e09dc608e0f9981dc78389db36b9eb8c64f40dc38d9edbd05e168fc44fc57238) - May 30, 2013: Amended, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e5/fb/e5fb64417f98d67616af4fe5e5ed22869420d662477ec4af7b0cf2e47b60b4c0) - November 23, 2009: Reissued, Historical. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1c/b9/1cb95a1a6006a86ffc42a1762531b93f74cf2fb638a8a0ca4cc116464d3c31af) --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.