# STC SA563CH

- Type: Supplemental type certificate
- Status: Current, Reissued
- Holder: Champion Aerospace LLC, United States
- Description: Authorizes installation of engines equipped w/Unison Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR) ignition system w/Cylinder Head Temp. (CHT) monitoring capability on airframes. engines.
- Status date: February 10, 2009
- Product: Aircraft, Single-Engine
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 23
- Data sheets: [TCDS A9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9EU), [TCDS A11WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A11WE), [TCDS A-758](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-758), [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759), [TCDS A21CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21CE), [TCDS A-754](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-754), [TCDS 4A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A19), [TCDS A36EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A36EU), [TCDS A15EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15EA), [TCDS A22EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22EU), [TCDS A57EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A57EU), [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17), [TCDS 3A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A19), [TCDS A-799](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-799), [TCDS A13CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A13CE), [TCDS A18EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A18EA), [TCDS A12SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12SO), [TCDS A27EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A27EU), [TCDS 1A21](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A21) and 31 more
- Certificate PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6e/14/6e14ead30d1337f41e0d0082c695c1039a83e887b7ac1a76fa0a39a30b1b56d9
- Approved model list and other attachments: [SA563CH.aml.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/95/0f/950f1a7714f9c151d50700b3bd556eb74232855108a1e87aa44558a256e59384)
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/453E73C9E074DD678625759800476384.0001
- DRS record last changed: December 5, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA563CH

## ADs that name it (0)

None.

## Approved models (187, first 50)

- Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205-18/F ([TCDS A9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205-18/R ([TCDS A9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205-20/F ([TCDS A9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9EU))
- Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205-20/R ([TCDS A9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9EU))
- Aerostar Aircraft Corporation 360 ([TCDS A11WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A11WE))
- Aerostar Aircraft Corporation 400 ([TCDS A11WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A11WE))
- Aircraft Parts & Development Corp. A-5 ([TCDS A-758](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-758))
- Aircraft Parts & Development Corp. A-5T ([TCDS A-758](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-758))
- Aircraft Parts & Development Corp. A-6 ([TCDS A-758](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-758))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 7GCA ([TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 7GCAA ([TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 7GCB ([TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 7GCBA ([TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 7GCBC ([TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 7KC ([TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 7KCAB ([TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 8GCBC ([TCDS A21CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21CE))
- American Champion Aircraft Corp. 8KCAB ([TCDS A21CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21CE))
- Arctic Aircraft Company Inc. S-1B2 ([TCDS A-754](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-754))
- Augustair Inc. 2150 ([TCDS 4A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A19))
- Augustair Inc. 2150A ([TCDS 4A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A19))
- Augustair Inc. 2180 ([TCDS 4A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A19))
- Avions Mudry et Cie CAP 10B ([TCDS A36EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A36EU))
- BOHICA Incorporated TSC-1A ([TCDS A15EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15EA))
- BOHICA Incorporated TSC-1A1 ([TCDS A15EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15EA))
- BOHICA Incorporated TSC-1A2 ([TCDS A15EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A15EA))
- British Aerospace (Scotland) B.121 Series 2 ([TCDS A22EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22EU))
- British Aerospace (Scotland) B.121 Series 3 ([TCDS A22EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22EU))
- Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G115B ([TCDS A57EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A57EU))
- Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G115C ([TCDS A57EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A57EU))
- Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G115D ([TCDS A57EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A57EU))
- Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G115D2 ([TCDS A57EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A57EU))
- Chaparral Motors Inc. 2T-1A-1 ([TCDS A18EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A18EA))
- Chaparral Motors Inc. 2T-1A-2 ([TCDS A18EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A18EA))
- Commander Aircraft Company 112 ([TCDS A12SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12SO))
- Commander Aircraft Company 112B ([TCDS A12SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12SO))
- DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG BO-209-150 FF ([TCDS A27EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A27EU))
- DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG BO-209-150 FV & RV ([TCDS A27EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A27EU))
- DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG BO-209-160 FV & RV ([TCDS A27EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A27EU))
- Dynac Aerospace Corporation 100 ([TCDS 1A21](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A21))
- Dynac Aerospace Corporation 100-180 ([TCDS 1A21](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A21))
- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. FA-200-180 ([TCDS A4PC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A4PC))
- General Avia Costruzioni Aeronautiche F22B ([TCDS A75EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A75EU))
- Lockheed Aircraft Corporation SP-2H (P2V-7) ([TCDS A24NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A24NM))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee M-5-180C ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee MX-7-160 ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee MX-7-180 ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee MX-7-180B ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. Bee Dee MXT-7-180A ([TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23))
- Mooney Aircraft Corporation M20 ([TCDS 2A3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A3))

All 187: https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA563CH/models.md

## What the certificate says

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Part * of the * Regulations. *

Original Product--Type Certificate Number: * *See attached FAA Approved Model List Make: * (AML) No. SA563CH 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 AVCO Lycoming model O-320, O-360, or IO-360 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 SE524CH.

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 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. SA563CH dated November 4, 1996, 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

Date amended : January 17, 1997, March 13, 1997, June 20, 1997, September 24, 1997 By direction of the Administrator

Original Signed By: Thaddeus D. Krolicki, Jr

( Signature) Thaddeus D. Krolicki, Jr.

Manager, Propulsion Branch Chicago Aircraft Certification Office

( Title) Date of application : September 4, 1996

Date of issuance : November 4, 1996

### SA563CH.aml.pdf

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST (AML) NO. SA563CH**

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

Date of Issuance: November 4, 1996

Page 1 of 3 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 Aerostar Aircraft 360, 400 A11WE FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 2 AERMACCHI S.p.A. S.205–18/F, S.205-18/R, S.205-20/F, S.205-20/R A9EU FAR 21.29, 23

SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 3 Aircraft Parts & Development A-5, A-5T, A-6 A-758 CAR 4a, 8 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 4 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, 8GCBC A21CE FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 5 American Champion Aircraft 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7KC, 7KCAB A-759 CAR 4a SL1-96 SL1-96 11/01/96 Rev C, 4/1/97 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 6/20/97 6 True Flight Holdings LLC AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, AG-5B A16EA FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 1/17/97 7 STOL Aviation LLC

INTERSTATE S-1B2 A-754 CAR 4a SL1-96

11/01/96

FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 8 Augustair Inc.

VARGA 2150, 2150A, 2180 4A19 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 9 APEX Aircraft CAP 10B A36EU FAR 21.29 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 10 Hawker Beechcraft 19A, B19, M19A, 23, A23, A23-19, B23, C23, A24, A24R, B24R, C24R A1CE CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 11 Hawker Beechcraft 95, B95, B95A, D95A, E95 3A16 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 12 Seastar Corp. TSC-1A, TSC-1A1, TSC-1A2 A15EA FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 13 De Havilland Support Limited B.121 Series 2 B.121 Series 3 A22EU FAR 21.29, 23

SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 14 GROB-WERKE G115B, G115C, G115D, G115D2 A57EU FAR 21.23, 21.29 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 15 Cessna Aircraft 150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, A150K, 150L, A150L, 150M, A150M, 152, A152 3A19 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev C, 4/1/97 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 6/20/97 16 Cessna Aircraft 170, 170A, 170B A-799 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev C, 4/1/97 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 6/20/97 17 Cessna Aircraft 172, 172A 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F (T-41A), 172G, 172H (T-41A), 172I, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172R 3A12 CAR 3 SL1-96 Rev C, 4/1/97 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 6/20/97

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST (AML) NO. SA563CH**

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

Date of Issuance: November 4, 1996

Page 2 of 3 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 18 Cessna Aircraft 172RG, P172D, R172E (T-41B, T-41C, T-41D), R172F, R172G, R172H, R172J, R172K, 175, 175A, 175B, 175C 3A17 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 1/17/97 3/13/97 19 Cessna Aircraft 177, 177A, 177B A13CE FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 20 Cessna Aircraft 177RG A20CE CAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 9/19/97 21 Great Lake Aircraft 2T-1A-1, 2T-1A-2 A18EA AB-7A, FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 1/17/97 22 CPAC, Inc. 112, 112B A12SO FAR 23, 36 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 1/17/97 23 Dynac Aerospace Aero Commander (Aero Commander) 100, 100-180

1A21 Car 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 24 Fuji Heavy Industries FA-200-180 A4PC CAR 10 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 25 GENERAL AVIA F22B A75EU FAR 23 ICAO Annex 16 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 26 Maule Aerospace Technology M-5-180C, MX-7-160, MXT-7-160, MX-7-180, MX-7-180B, MXT-7-180A 3A23 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 1/17/97 27 SME Aero Inc. MD3-160 A65EU Part 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 28 DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG BO-209-150 FV & RV BO-209-160 FV & RV BO-209-150 FF A27EU FAR 21.29, 23 SL1-96 SL1-96 11/01/96 Rev C, 4/1/97 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96

6/20/97 29 Mooney Airplane Company M20, M20A, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J 2A3 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 30 Moravan ZLIN 526L A30EU FAR 21.29, 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 31 Moravan a.s. Z-242L A76EU FAR 21.29, 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 32 Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68 "Oseerver 2" A31EU FAR 21.29, 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 33 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-18 "150", PA-18A "150", PA-18AS "150", PA-18S "150" 1A2 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 34 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-150, PA-22S-150, PA-22-160, PA-22S-160 1A6 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 35 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-23, PA-23-160 1A10 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 36 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-24 1A15 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 37 LAVIA S.A. PA-25 (Normal Category) 2A8 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 38 LAVIA S.A. PA-25 (Restricted Category) 2A10 CAR 8.10b SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96

**FAA APPROVED MODEL LIST (AML) NO. SA563CH**

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

Date of Issuance: November 4, 1996

Page 3 of 3 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 39 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28S-160, PA-28R-180, PA-28S-180, PA-28-181, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28RT-201 2A13 CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 40 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-30 A1EA CAR 3, FAR 23 SL1-96 Rev C, 4/1/97 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 6/20/97 41 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-34-200 A7SO FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 42 Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-44-180 A19SO FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 1/17/97 43 Revo, Inc. Colonial C-1, Colonial C-2 Lake LA-4, Lake LA-4-200 1A13 CAR 3 FAR 23, 36 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 44 Schweizer Aircraft 269A 4H12 CAR 6 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 45 SOCATA-Groupe

AEROSPATIALE MS 892E-150, MS893A, MS893E 7A14 CAR 10, 3 SL1-96 Rev C, 4/1/97 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 6/20/97 46 SOCATA-Groupe

**AEROSPATIALE TB9, TB200 A51EU FAR 21.29, 23**

SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 47 Spinks Industries T-1 AR-31 CAR 8.10(b) SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 48 STOL Aircraft Corp. (Twin-Bee)UC-1 A6EA CAR 3 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 49 Sud-Aviation Gardan GY.80-180 A12IN CAR 10 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 50 Sky International Inc. S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A A8SO FAR 23, 36 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 51 Sky International Inc. A-1 A22NM FAR 23 SL1-96 11/01/96 FMS 1-96, 6/3/96 * 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 Date Amended: January 17, 1997, March 13, 1997, June 20, 1997, September 24, 1997

## Every issue (1)

- February 10, 2009: Reissued, Current. [certificate](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6e/14/6e14ead30d1337f41e0d0082c695c1039a83e887b7ac1a76fa0a39a30b1b56d9), [SA563CH.aml.pdf](https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/95/0f/950f1a7714f9c151d50700b3bd556eb74232855108a1e87aa44558a256e59384)

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