Supplemental Type Certificate for Super Falco Achieved......
At the very end of 2023 we received notification of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Super Falco, a development owned by Andy Stevenson Aviation. This was very exciting as the programme to certify this aircraft was run in tandem with the SuperPac Certification programme of NZ Aero.
STC 22/21E/15 covers the installation of an upgraded powerplant to PAL 750XL aircraft configured for agricultural operations by STC 11/21E/8 and STC 13/21E/4.
The powerplant upgrade consists of the installation of a Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6A-140AG turbo-prop engine and 4 blade Hartzell HC-E4N-3KA() / E10703S() propeller.
Changes associated with the powerplant upgrade include a lengthened nose gear to accommodate the propeller, installation MVP-50T engine gauge, 30° landing flap setting and Elevator Trim/Balance Tab travel changes.
Jon Kerr was the Senior Project Manager on this project, assisted by the team including Jamie Simmons, Scott Simpson, Clyde James, Duncan Wollen, Adam Jones, Murray McGregor, David Roberts and Hemi Jones. Partners in this project were Menzies Aviation (Hamilton Aero Maintenance), Andy Stevenson Aviation and final sign off was by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.
Jon Kerr states “We made the best ag aircraft in the world better. It was a fantastic team effort by all involved and we look forward to the C of A being completed soon”.
STC Approval for Super Air Cresco Air Conditioning System
Super Air STC for Air Conditioning System on Cresco
Flight Structures is extremely pleased to achieve a Supplemental Type Certificate approval for Super Air in 2020. STC 21/21E/1 allows for the installation air conditioning systems into Cresco aircraft. This design change improves pilot safety by enhancing the cockpit environment.
Duncan Wollen was the Design Delegation Holder and Flight Structures’ Project Manager who worked with the Civil Aviation Authority on this project. In addition, close collaboration with Robbie Williams, Maintenance Controller at Super Air ensured the project was completed prior to the upcoming summer. Hamilton is an excellent place for these types of certification and installation projects with Hamilton Aero Maintenance and Central Aero being close neighbours, enabling testing and installation to proceed smoothly.
