# STC SA00831SE

- Type: Supplemental type certificate
- Status: Current, Issued
- Holder: Micro AeroDynamics Inc, United States
- Description: Installation of vortex generators on wings and tail surfaces.
- Applied: May 3, 2000
- Status date: August 4, 2000
- Product: Aircraft, Single-Engine
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17), [TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU)
- Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c4/5f/c45f7eb0b9bad17822f6101d2a9160bcea65dba132659191ba8051adf9d0bc78
- Approved model list and other attachments: [AML SA00831SE.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1b/47/1b47d3c6cabf1cfb8c28be026b851defc55d1fa34e3cf3de7e422e6e20bdc98a)
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/66964C13348E85BC85256CC1007E016F.0001
- DRS record last changed: December 6, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00831SE

## ADs that name it (0)

None.

## Approved models (32)

- Cessna Aircraft Company 172A ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172B ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172C ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172D ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172E ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172F (USAF T-41A) ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172G ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172H (USAF T-41A) ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172I ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172K ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172L ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172M ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172N ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172P ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172R ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG ([TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 172S ([TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 175A ([TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 175B ([TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17))
- Cessna Aircraft Company 175C ([TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172D ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172E ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172F ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172G ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172H ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172K ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172L ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172M ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172N ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company F172P ([TCDS A4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4EU))
- Cessna Aircraft Company P172D ([TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17))

## 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.

Number SA00831SE This certificate, issued to Micro AeroDynamics, Inc.

4000 Airport Road, Suite D Anacortes, WA 98221 Part * of the * Regulations.

Original ProductType Certificate Number: *See attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) Make: No. SA00831SE for a list of approved airplane Model: models and applicable airworthiness regulations.

Description of the Type Design Change: Installation of vortex generators on the wings and tail surfaces in accordance with the provisions of AML SA00831SE.

NOTE: If more than five vortex generators are damaged or missing, the aircraft is not airworthy.

Limitations and Conditions: Approval of this change in type design applies to the aircraft listed on AML SA00831SE only. This approval should not be extended to other aircraft on which other previously approved modifications are incorporated unless it is determined that the relationship between this change and any other previously approved modifications, including changes in type design, will introduce no adverse effect upon the airworthiness of that aircraft. A copy of this Certificate and AML must be maintained as part of the permanent records for the modified aircraft.

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.

This certificate and the supporting data which is the ba sis for approval shall remain in effect until surrendered, suspended, revoked, or a termination date is otherwise established by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Date of application: May 3, 2000 Date reissued:

Date of issuance: August 4, 2000 Date amended:

(Signature) Acting Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (Title)

### AML SA00831SE.pdf

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST NO. SA00831SE FOR**

INSTALLATION OF VORTEX GENERATORS Issued: August 7, 2000 Page 1 of 3

**ITEM AIRCRAFT MAKE**

**AIRCRAFT MODEL TYPE**

**CERTIFICATE NUMBER**

**CERTIFICATION BASIS FOR**

**ALTERATION**

**FAA SEALED**

DRAWING LIST _______________

**NUMBER REV**

**INSTALLATION**

**INSTRUCTIONS,**

**REVISION, AND DATE AML**

**REVISION DATE**

1. Cessna 172A 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

2. Cessna 172B 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

3. Cessna 172C 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

4. Cessna 172D 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

5. Cessna 172E 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

6. Cessna 172F (USAF T-41A) 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

7. Cessna 172G 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

8. Cessna 172H (USAF T-41A) 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

9. Cessna 172I 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

10. Cessna 172K 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

11. Cessna 172L 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

12. Cessna 172M 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

13. Cessna 172N 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

14. Cessna 172P 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

15. Cessna 172Q 3A12 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST NO. SA00831SE FOR**

INSTALLATION OF VORTEX GENERATORS Issued: August 7, 2000 Page 2 of 3

**ITEM AIRCRAFT MAKE**

**AIRCRAFT MODEL TYPE**

**CERTIFICATE NUMBER**

**CERTIFICATION BASIS FOR**

**ALTERATION**

**FAA SEALED**

DRAWING LIST _______________

**NUMBER REV**

**INSTALLATION**

**INSTRUCTIONS,**

**REVISION, AND DATE AML**

**REVISION DATE**

16. Cessna 172R 3A12 FAR 23 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

17. Cessna 172S 3A12 FAR 23 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

18. Cessna 175A 3A17 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

19. Cessna 175B 3A17 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

20. Cessna 175C 3A17 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

21. Cessna P172D 3A17 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

22. Cessna 172RG

**3A17 CAR 3 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR**

23. Cessna F172D A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

24. Cessna F172E A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

25. Cessna F172F A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

26. Cessna F172G A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

27. Cessna F172H A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

28. Cessna F172K A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

29. Cessna F172L A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST NO. SA00831SE FOR**

INSTALLATION OF VORTEX GENERATORS Issued: August 7, 2000 Page 3 of 3

**ITEM AIRCRAFT MAKE**

**AIRCRAFT MODEL TYPE**

**CERTIFICATE NUMBER**

**CERTIFICATION BASIS FOR**

**ALTERATION**

**FAA SEALED**

DRAWING LIST _______________

**NUMBER REV**

**INSTALLATION**

**INSTRUCTIONS,**

**REVISION, AND DATE AML**

**REVISION DATE**

30. Cessna F172M A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

31. Cessna F172N A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

32. Cessna F172P A4EU CAR 10 MA2138 IR 5/3/00 MA2139, REV. IR 5/22/00 IR

Approved ___________________________________ Acting Manager, Seattle Aircraft C e r t i f i c a t i o n O f f i c e

## Every issue (1)

- August 4, 2000: Issued, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c4/5f/c45f7eb0b9bad17822f6101d2a9160bcea65dba132659191ba8051adf9d0bc78), [AML SA00831SE.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1b/47/1b47d3c6cabf1cfb8c28be026b851defc55d1fa34e3cf3de7e422e6e20bdc98a)

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