Advantages
An STC has the following advantages over other forms of modification or repair approval:
- It may be developed and owned by a person other than the aircraft or equipment manufacturer,
- It is essentially unlimited in the scope of the modification.
- It may cover a single aircraft (serial number) or many types of aircraft.
- It may be bought and sold
- It has greater recognition and acceptance in foreign countries.
Due to these advantages many minor modifications are also approved under STCs for increased salability. Some National Airworthiness Authorities also issue Limited or LSTCs that are only applicable to a single or small number of specific serial numbers.
Read more about this topic: Supplemental Type Certificate
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