# STC SA00769CH

- Type: Supplemental type certificate
- Status: Current, Reissued
- Holder: Champion Aerospace LLC, United States
- Description: Installation of Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASARTM) ignition system with Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) monitoring capability on airframes with FAA approved installations of Textron Lycoming model IO-540, AEIO-540 and HIO-540 engines.
- Status date: February 10, 2009
- Product: Aircraft, Single-Engine
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Data sheets: [TCDS A10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10EU), [TCDS A17WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17WE), [TCDS A4WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4WE), [TCDS 1A8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A8), [TCDS A2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A2EA), [TCDS A29EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A29EU), [TCDS A12SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12SO), [TCDS 7A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7A13), [TCDS A17CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17CE), [TCDS A67EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A67EU), [TCDS A7EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A7EA), [TCDS A2WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A2WI), [TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23), [TCDS 1A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A10), [TCDS 1A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A15), [TCDS 2A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A13), [TCDS 2A8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A8), [TCDS A3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3SO), [TCDS A7SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A7SO), [TCDS A8SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A8SO) and 3 more
- Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/68/4d/684d358ca4532af50625c1ac6154fa7efa8a1b8c93595dd3b89edb023f3eb783
- Approved model list and other attachments: [SA00769CH.AML.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a4/57/a4571a7b08777179643f374324e2a5bc09d1b8932fce63b0cadfad5cb7ce5f13)
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/27457231707195DA862575990063E006.0001
- DRS record last changed: December 5, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00769CH

## ADs that name it (0)

None.

## Approved models (64, first 50)

- Aermacchi S.p.A. F.260 ([TCDS A10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. F.260B ([TCDS A10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. F.260C ([TCDS A10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. F.260D ([TCDS A10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. F.260E ([TCDS A10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. F.260F ([TCDS A10EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A10EU))
- Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) ([TCDS A17WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17WE))
- Aircraft Parts & Development Corp. A-9A ([TCDS A4WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4WE))
- Alliance Aircraft Group LLC 500 ([TCDS A2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A2EA))
- Alliance Aircraft Group LLC H-250 ([TCDS 1A8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A8))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-2 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-20 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-21 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-26 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-27 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-3 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-6 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-8 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-9 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2B-20 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2B-21 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2B-26 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- B-N Group Ltd. BN-2B-27 ([TCDS A17EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17EU))
- Britten Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN-2A MK.III ([TCDS A29EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A29EU))
- Britten Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN-2A MK.III-2 ([TCDS A29EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A29EU))
- Britten Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN-2A MK.III-3 ([TCDS A29EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A29EU))
- Commander Aircraft Company 114B ([TCDS A12SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12SO))
- Dornier-Werke G.m.b.H. Do 28 B-1 ([TCDS 7A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7A13))
- Evangel Mission 4500-300 ([TCDS A17CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17CE))
- Evangel Mission 4500-300 Series II ([TCDS A17CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A17CE))
- Extra Flugzeugbau GmbH EA-300 ([TCDS A67EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A67EU))
- Extra Flugzeugbau GmbH EA-300S ([TCDS A67EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A67EU))
- Found Brothers Aviation Limited FBA-2C ([TCDS A7EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A7EA))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee M-5-235C ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee M-6-235 ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee M-7-235 ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee M-7-235A ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee M-7-235B ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee M-8-235 ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee MT-7-235 ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale 235C ([TCDS 7A14](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7A14))
- SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale 235E ([TCDS 7A14](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7A14))
- Sky International Inc. S-2B ([TCDS A8SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A8SO))
- The King's Engineering Fellowship Model 44 ([TCDS A2WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A2WI))
- The New Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-23-235 ([TCDS 1A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A10))
- The New Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-23-250 ([TCDS 1A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A10))
- The New Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-24-250 ([TCDS 1A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A15))
- The New Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-24-260 ([TCDS 1A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A15))

All 64: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00769CH/models.md

## 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.

Part * of the * Regulations. *

Original Product--Type Certificate Number: * *See attached FAA Approved Model List Make: * (AML) No. SA00769CH for list of approved engine Model : * models and applicable airworthiness regulations Description of Type Design Change:

Installation of Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASARTM) ignition system with Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) monitoring capability on airframes with FAA approved installations of Textron Lycoming model IO-540, AEIO-540 and HIO-540 engines. The LASARTM system must be installed on the engine in accordance with Unison Service letter listed on AML, or later FAA approved revision and STC SE00768CH.

1. Compatibility of this design change with previously approved modifications must be determined by the installer.

2. CHT probe is required for all LASAR™ system aircraft installation.

3. Unison Flight Manual Supplement listed on the AML or later FAA approved revision is required for this installation.

4. Operation of LASARTM system equipped engines requires a minimum grade of 100 Octane Av-Gas.

5. The LASARTM system is armed and ready to fire at engine TDC when the ignition switch is in the “BOTH” or “START” position and the master switch is “ON”. Forward and reverse movement of the propeller may trigger an ignition event.

6. A copy of this Certificate and AML No. SA00769CH dated October 21, 1997, or later FAA approved revision, must be maintained as part of the permanent records for the modified aircraft.

7. If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter the product, the holder shall give the other person written evidence of that permission.

Champion Aerospace LLC 1230 Old Norris Road Liberty, SC 29657

Date reissued : February 10, 2009

Original Signed By: Thaddeus D. Krolicki, Jr

( Signature) Thaddeus D. Krolicki, Jr.

Manager, Propulsion Branch Chicago Aircraft Certification Office

( Title) Date of application : March 20, 1997

Date of issuance : October 21, 1997

### SA00769CH.AML.pdf

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST (AML) NO. SA00769CH**

CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF CHAMPION LIMITED AUTHORITY SPARK ADVANCE REGULATOR (LASAR™) SYSTEM

**W/CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) PROBE**

D a t e o f I s s u a n c e : October 21, 1997

Page 1 of 2 Original Type

Certification Basis * Installation Instructions

* AFM

AML Item Aircraft Make Aircraft Model Certificate Number For Alteration Number Revision No./ Date Supplement No. / Date Amendment Date 1 AERMACCHI S.p.A. F.260, F.260B, F.260C, F.260D, F.260E, F.260F A10EU CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 2 Aerostar Aircraft PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600)

A17WE FAR 23 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 3 Aircraft Parts & Development A-9A A4WE CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 4 B-N Group Ltd BN-2A MK.III, BN-2A MK.III-2, BN-2A MK.III-3 A29EU FAR 21.29, 23 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 5 CPAC, Inc. 114B A12SO FAR 23, 36 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 6 Dornier-Werke G.M.b.H.

Do 28 B-1 7A13 CAR 10 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 7 King’s Engineering Fellowship (TKEF) 4500-300, 4500-300 Series II A17CE FAR 23 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 8 Extra EA-300, EA-300S A67EU FAR 23 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 9 Found Aircraft Development FBA-2C

A7EA CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 10 Helio Aircraft Corp.

500 A2EA CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 11 Helio Aircraft Corp.

H-250 1A8 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 12 King’s Engineering Fellowship (TKEF) 44 A2WI FAR 23 FAR 36 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 13 Maule Aerospace Technology M-5-235C, M-6-235, M-7-235, M-7-235A, M-7-235B, MT-7-235, MX-7-235, M-8-235 3A23 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 14 B-N Group Ltd BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27 A17EU FAR 21.29, 23 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST (AML) NO. SA00769CH**

CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF CHAMPION LIMITED AUTHORITY SPARK ADVANCE REGULATOR (LASAR™) SYSTEM

**W/CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) PROBE**

D a t e o f I s s u a n c e : October 21, 1997

Page 2 of 2 Original Type

Certification Basis * Installation Instructions

* AFM

AML Item Aircraft Make Aircraft Model Certificate Number For Alteration Number Revision No./ Date Supplement No. / Date Amendment Date 15 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-23-235, PA-23-250 (UO-1), PA-E23-250 1A10 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 16 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-24-250, PA-24-260,

1A15 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 17 LAVIA S.A. PA-25-235, PA-25-260 (Normal Category) 2A8 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 18 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-235 2A13 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 19 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-301(HP)(SP), PA-32-301, A3SO CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 20 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-34-200 A7SO FAR 23 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 21 SOCATA-Groupe

AEROSPATIALE Rallye 235C, Rallye 235E 7A14 CAR 10, 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 22 Twin Commander Aircraft Corp.

500, 500-B, 500-U, 500-S 6A1 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A 23 Sky International Inc. S-2B A8SO FAR 23, 36 SL1-96 Rev. E 10/20/97 FMS 1-96 Rev. B, 10/27/97 N/A * Or later FAA approved revision

Original Signed By: Thaddeus D. Krolicki, Jr

FAA Approved:_________________________________________ Thaddeus D. Krolicki, Jr.

Manager, Propulsion Branch Chicago Aircraft Certification Office

Date Reissued: February 10, 2009

## Every issue (1)

- February 10, 2009: Reissued, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/68/4d/684d358ca4532af50625c1ac6154fa7efa8a1b8c93595dd3b89edb023f3eb783), [SA00769CH.AML.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a4/57/a4571a7b08777179643f374324e2a5bc09d1b8932fce63b0cadfad5cb7ce5f13)

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