STC SA04657NY

Supplemental type certificate · Air Research Technology Inc

Holder
Air Research Technology Inc · Canada
Status
Current · Issued
Status date
August 17, 2022
Applied
December 3, 2020
Product
Aircraft · Small Airplane
Certification basis
Part 3, Part 21, Part 23, Part 36

From FAA DRS, with our copy of the certificate PDF. DRS record last changed December 5, 2025.

What it approves

Installation of Reinforcement of Wing Assemblies and WingExtension (TM) Wing Tip Extensions

What the certificate says

From the PDF’s text layer, without the form’s printed wording. Layout and order may differ; the PDF is the record.

IMPORT SA04657NY Air Research Technology Inc.

3440 McCarthy St.

Montreal QC H4K 2P5 * * * See attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) No.

SA04657NY for the list of approved aircraft models and applicable airworthiness regulations.

* *See attached FAA AML No. SA04657NY

1. Installation of Reinforcement of Wing Assemblies and WingExtension™ Wing Tip Extensions must be done in accordance with AML No. SA04657NY.

2. Manufacture of Reinforcement of Wing Assemblies and WingExtension™ Wing Tip Extensions must be done in accordance with AML No. SA04657NY.

3. Operation must be done in accordance with Air Research Technology Inc. Flight/Operating (See Description of Type Design Change Continued on Page 3 of 8)

1. Operating Limitations contained in Section 2 of Air Research Technology Inc. Flight/Operating Supplement in accordance with AML No. SA04657NY.

(See Limitations and Conditions Continued on Page 3 of 8) December 3, 2020 August 17, 2022 Anthony E. Gallo Manager, International Validation Branch (AIR-730) Compliance & Airworthiness Division Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) 8

IMPORT SA04657NY 8

Model CG Envelope (straight line variation between points) Maximum Takeoff Weight Maximum Landing Weight 170A, 170B (+42.7) to (+46.4) at 2250 lbs.

(+40.8) to (+46.4) at 2200 lbs.

(+36.4) to (+46.4) at 1733 lbs. or less 2250 lbs 2200 lbs 172, 172A, 172B (+42.7) to (+46.4) at 2250 lbs.

(+40.8) to (+46.4) at 2200 lbs.

(+36.4) to (+46.4) at 1733 lbs. or less 2250 lbs 2200 lbs IMPORT SA04657NY Date of Issuance: August 17, 2022 Description of Type Design Change (continued):

3. Manual Supplement (FOM) per the AML No. SA04657NY.

4. Maintenance must be done in accordance with Air Research Technology Inc.

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) per the AML No. SA04657NY.

2. For Cessna model(s) listed in AML No. SA04657NY, with WingExtensions installed, aircraft must be operated in the Normal Category. The maneuver limits specified in the basic flight manual for the Normal category apply. All acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, are prohibited.

3. Airspeed Limitations:

For Cessna models R172K, R172RG, 172R and 172S, with the WingExtensions installed Vne is reduced to 160 KIAS (184 mph). On these models the airspeed indicator must be marked with a radial red line at 160 KIAS.

4. Flap Limits:

For Cessna model(s) listed in AML No. SA04657NY, at any weight above the approved MLW do not exceed Flap 30 degrees.

5. Weight and CG Limits with WingExtensions (Landplane):

For Cessna model(s) listed in AML No. SA04657NY, all aircraft weight above the Maximum Landing Weight must be fuel. Intentional landing above the Maximum Landing Weight is not permitted.

(See Limitations and Conditions Continued on Page 4 of 8) 3 8

172C (+42.7) to (+46.4) at 2300 lbs.

(+40.5) to (+46.4) at 2250 lbs.

(+36.4) to (+46.4) at 1850 lbs. or less 2300 lbs 2250 lbs 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2350 lbs.

(+38.5) to (+47.3) at 2300 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2350 lbs 2300 lbs 172I, 172K, 172L (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2400 lbs.

(+38.5) to (+47.3) at 2300 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2400 lbs 2300 lbs 172M (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2400 lbs.

(+38.5) to (+47.3) at 2300 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2400 lbs 2300 lbs 172N (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2400 lbs.

(+38.5) to (+47.3) at 2300 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2400 lbs 2300 lbs 172P (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2450 lbs.

(+39.5) to (+47.3) at 2400 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2450 lbs 2400 lbs 172Q (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2675 lbs.

(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2675 lbs 2550 lbs 172R (160 HP) (+40.0) to (+47.3) at 2450 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2450 lbs 2450 lbs 172R (180 HP) (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2675 lbs.

(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2675 lbs 2550 lbs 172S (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2675 lbs.

(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2675 lbs 2550 lbs IMPORT SA04657NY Limitations and Conditions (continued):

5. Weight and CG Limits with WingExtensions (Landplane) (continued):

(See Limitations and Conditions Continued on Page 5 of 8) 4 8

P172D (+40.5) to (+47.3) at 2500 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2500 lbs 2500 lbs 175 (+42.7) to (+46.4) at 2450 lbs.

(+41.5) to (+46.4) at 2350 lbs.

(+36.5) to (+46.4) at 1850 lbs. or less 2450 lbs 2350 lbs 175A, 175B (+42.7) to (+46.4) at 2450 lbs.

(+41.5) to (+46.4) at 2350 lbs.

(+36.0) to (+46.4) at 1850 lbs. or less 2450 lbs 2350 lbs 175C (+39.5) to (+46.4) at 2450 lbs.

(+36.0) to (+46.4) at 2050 lbs. or less 2450 lbs 2450 lbs R172E, R172F (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2625 lbs.

(+40.5) to (+47.3) at 2500 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2625 lbs 2500 lbs R172G, R172J (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2675 lbs.

(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2675 lbs 2550 lbs R172H (+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2550 lbs 2550 lbs R172K (+42.7) to (+47.3) at 2675 lbs.

(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.

(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less 2675 lbs 2550 lbs 172RG (+39.5) to (+46.5) at 2650 lbs.

(+36.0) to (+46.5) at 1950 lbs. or less 2650 lbs 2650 lbs IMPORT SA04657NY Limitations and Conditions (continued):

5. Weight and CG Limits with WingExtensions (Landplane) (continued):

6. Maximum Approved Gross Weight - Seaplane For Cessna model(s) listed in AML No. SA04657NY, Seaplane STC gross weight limits apply with WingExtensions installed, however in no case shall seaplane gross (See Limitations and Conditions Continued on Page 6 of 8) 5 8

IMPORT SA04657NY Limitations and Conditions (continued):

6. weight exceed 2550 lbs.

7. Maximum Approved Gross Weight with Powerplant STC:

For Cessna model(s) listed in AML No. SA04657NY, if a powerplant STC that increases the gross weight is concurrently installed, however in no case shall the gross weight exceed 2675 lbs.

8. Flight with WingExtensions Removed:

For Cessna model(s) listed in AML No. SA04657NY, flight with WingExtensions removed is permitted. When WingExtensions are removed, the original operating limitations apply.

9. The installer must determine whether this design change is compatible with previously approved modifications.

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

Certification Basis:

Based on Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 21.115 and 21.101, and the FAA policy for significant changes in FAA Order 8110.48, the certification basis for this modification is as follows:

a. The type certification basis for parts not changed or not affected by the change is shown on the aircraft's Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS).

b. The type certification basis for parts changed or affected by the change is as follows:

1. Cessna 170A and 170B (TC A-799):

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956.

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, paragraph 23.1529 at amendment 23-26 and Appendix A23 at amendment 23-7 (in lieu of CAR 3 Appendix A).

Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended to 36-26.

2. Cessna 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172P (TC 3A12):

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956.

(See Certification Basis Continued on Page 7 of 8) 6 8

IMPORT SA04657NY Certification Basis (continued):

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, paragraph 23.1529 at amendment 23-26 and Appendix A23 at amendment 23-7 (in lieu of CAR 3 Appendix A).

In addition, effective S/ N 17276260 and on, FAR 23.1545(a) (Airspeed indicator), Amendment 23-23 effective December 1, 1978, applies from original certification basis. Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended to 36-26.

3. Cessna 172Q (TC 3A12):

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956.

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, paragraph 21.1529 at amendment 23-26 and Appendix A23 at amendment 23-7 (in lieu of CAR 3 Appendix A).

In addition, FAR 23.1559 (Operating limitations placard) Amendment 23-21 effective March 1, 1978 and FAR 23.1545(a) (Airspeed indicator), Amendment 23-23 effective December 1, 1978 applies from original certification basis. Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended to 36-26.

4. Cessna 175, 175A, 175B, 175C, P172D, R172E, R172F, R172G, R172J, R172K (TC 3A17):

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956.

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, paragraph 23.1529 at amendment 23-26 and Appendix A23 at amendment 23-7 (in lieu of CAR 3 Appendix A).

In addition, effective S/N R1722930 and on, FAR 23.1559 (Operating limitations placard). Amendment 23-21 effective March 1, 1978, applies from the original certification basis. Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended to 36-26.

5. Cessna 172RG (TC 3A17):

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956.

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, paragraph 23.1529 at amendment 23-26 and Appendix A23 at amendment 23-7 (in lieu of CAR 3 Appendix A).

In addition, effective S/N 172RG1178 and on, FAR 23.1545(a) (Airspeed indicator), Amendment 23-23 dated December 1, 1978, from the original certification basis applies. Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended to 36-26.

(See Certification Basis Continued on Page 8 of 8) 7 8

IMPORT SA04657NY

Certification Basis (continued):

6. Cessna R172H (TC 3A17):

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956.

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, paragraph 23.1529 at amendment 23-26 and Appendix A23 at amendment 23-7 (in lieu of CAR 3 Appendix A).

Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended to 36-26.

7. Cessna 172R and 172S (TC 3A12):

The original certification basis per the TCDS, plus:

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, paragraph 23.1529 at amendment

23-26. Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended to 36-26.

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Approved models · 27

MakeModelData sheet
Textron Aviation Inc.170AA-799
Textron Aviation Inc.170BA-799
Textron Aviation Inc.1723A12
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DateStatusFiles
August 17, 2022Issued, currentCertificateApproved model list