What it approves
Installation of Lycoming GO-480-B1D engines, Hartzell HC-83X20-2A/8433-0 or HC-83X20-2A/8433H propellers, and associated modifications
What the certificate says
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SA4-65 Widgeonworks LLC 1331 Saxon Dr #170 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 Part 4a Civil Air Regulations A-734 Gruman G-44, G-44A, SCAN Type 30
1. Compatibility of this design change with previously approved modifications must be determined by the installer.
2. 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.
(Limitations and Conditions continued on page 3 of 3) 06/19/1956 07/31/1961 04/29/1999 06/28/1956 10/19/1964 10/01/1992 ✔ Michael Linegang Manager, East Certification Branch Compliance & Airworthiness Division Aircraft Certification Service 3 Installation of Lycoming GO-480-B1D engines, Hartzell HC-83X20-2A/8433-0 or HC-83X20-2A/8433H propellers, and associated modifications in accordance with McKinnon-Hickman Company Drawing List NO. 2.
10/01/1992
SA4-65 04/09/2026 3
SA4-65 04/09/2026 Date of Reissue continued:
January 29, 2004, October 06, 2009, August 04, 2010, April 09, 2026
An appropriate FAA (or CAA) Approved Airplane Flight Manual is required as noted below:
Aircraft modified in accordance with this STC are eligible for the following gross weights:
1) 4700 lbs. gross weight take-off and landing (land or water). An FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual must be prepared and provided.
2) 5500 lbs. gross weight take-off and landing (land) and 4700 lbs. gross weight take-off and landing (water) when approved landing gear is installed such as is covered by Supplemental Type Certificate SA4-60 or SA380WE. An FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual is required such as McKinnon-Hickman Company CAA Approved Flight Manual dated December 21 1954, together with Revision No.1, dated January 13, 1956.
3) 4700 lbs. gross weight take-off and landing (land) and 5500 lbs. gross weight take-off and landing (water) when hull is modified to meet buoyancy requirements of CAR 4a.490(a). An approved modification of this type is covered by Supplemental Type Certificate SA4-61 or SA380WE. An FAA Approved Flight Manual must be prepared and provided.
4) 5500 lbs. gross weight take-off and landing (land and water) when the landing gear and hull modifications installed as noted in items 2 and 3 above are accomplished. An FAA Approved Flight Manual is required, such as McKinnon-Hickman CAA Approved Flight Manual dated December 21,1954, together with Revision 1 dated January 13,1956, and Revision NO. 2 dated May 21,1956.
NOTE: When more than five (5) persons are carried, an FAA. Approved emergency exit must be provided. Such an approved emergency exit is covered by Supplemental Type Certificate SA4-63 or SA4-967.
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| Date | Status | Files |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | Reissued, current | Certificate |
| August 4, 2010 | Reissued, earlier issue | Certificate |
| October 6, 2009 | Reissued, earlier issue | Certificate |
| June 29, 2004 | Reissued, earlier issue | Certificate |
| January 29, 2004 | Reissued, earlier issue | Certificate |