STC SA1440NM

United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Number: SA1440NM This certificate issued to: Precise Flight, INC.

Certifies that the change in the type design for the fellowing preduct with the limitations and conditions therefor as specified hereon meets the aire iness requirements/ Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, dated Feb. 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1, 23-2, and 23-3.

Original Product - Type Certificate Number: A13CE Make: Cessna Model: 1778 Description of Type Design Change: Installation of a Descent Rate Control (DRC) system (wing spoilers and speed brakes) including a pneumatic actuating system in accordance with Precise Flight, Inc. DRC Schematic Diagram, dated 9/30/81.

Limitations and Conditions: Data pertaining to this modification are considered Inadequate for duplication in other aircraft. This approval is limited to the installation in Cessna 177B, Serial Number 17701680 only. A copy of this ertificate, Addendum No. SA1440NM, and Owner's Manual Supplement for Descent ate Control (DRC), shall be maintained as part of the permanent records for the modified aircraft.

Date of Application: November 14, 1981 Tute missed:

Date of Issuance: February 3, 1982 Date Amended:

FEDERAL AVIATION By direction ý the Aldministrater salesen / Signature y TOMINIST RAND Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office SA1440NM conditions and limitations of the original Type Certificate No. A13CE apply except as follows:

This Addendum, which is part of Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA1440NM, prescribes the conditions and limitations under which the STC was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Air Regulations.

Supplemental Type Certificate HOLDER: Precise Flight, Inc.

1. Cessna Model 177B, 4PCLM (Normal Category), 2PCLM (Utility Category) as modified by STC SA 1440NM.

Engine: Same as Type Certificate Data Sheet A13CÉ Fuel: Same as Type Certificate Data Sheet A13CE Engine Limits: Same as Type Certificate Data Sheet A13CE Propeller and Same as Type Certificate Data Sheet A13CE Propeller Limits:

C. G. Range: Same as Type Certificate Data Sheet A13CE Serial Number: 17701680 only Equipment: Cessna Owner's Manual and Supplement for DRC system nust be maintained in the airplane at all times.

NOTE 1: Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in the certified empty weight must be in the aircraft.

NOTE 2: In addition to the Placards and Markings required by Type Certificate Data Sheet A13CE, Note 2, apply the following:

(a) The following placard is to be in front and in full view of the pilot:

DESCENT RATE CONTROL (DRC) INSTALLED PER PRECISE FLIGHT, INC. STC SA1440NM. CESSNA 177B OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT APPLIES.

(b) The following placard is to be mounted on the throttle controller:

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United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (Continuation Sheet) February 3, 1982 Number: SA1440N4 Supplemental Type Certificate ADDENDUM NO. SA1440NM

APPROACH

ENFOUTE OFF

(c) The following placard is to be placed in front and in full view of the pilot:

LIMITATION

DRC OFF

FOR INTENTIONAL SPINS

(d) The following placard is to be placed in front and in full view of the pilot:

DRC OPERATION

• TAKEOFF - "OFF"

• ENROUTE - DRC "APPROACH" - ROTATE THROTTLE KNOB LEFT WITH MAP BELOW 18" APPROACH - DRC "APPROACHL MAINTAIN 80-90 MPH NOTE 3: With the described DRC system installation, performance will be Approved Airplane Flight Manual for the Cessna 177B airplane. at least equal to or better than that given in the original FAA

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