STC SA232SO
FAA DRS lists SA232SO as Current · Reissued, held by Lasher Charles David, for American Champion Aircraft Corp 7AC and American Champion Aircraft Corp 7BCM (Army L-16A). Recorded change: Change Aeronca Model 7AC powerplant from Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) model C65-8 to TCM model C85-12 or C85-12F or change Aeronca model 7BCM from TCM model C85-8 series engine to the C85-12 or C85-12F in accordance with Star Aircraft Company Instruction S.A. 301 and Report No. 300R. Either modification can use the Sensenich model 72GK propeller with pitch settings from 44 through 50 inches. The Notes Section of Type Certificate Data Sheet, P-170, has information concerning required plates, flange adapters, etc. Snapshot dated June 30, 2026.
Recorded modification
What the FAA record covers
SA232SO identifies the approval, recorded holder, named aircraft, and modification scope. It does not confirm kit availability, serial-number effectivity, data rights, price, or installation authority.
Applicability
Aircraft named in FAA DRS
Named aircraft: American Champion Aircraft Corp 7AC and American Champion Aircraft Corp 7BCM (Army L-16A). Confirm the approved model list, serial effectivity, configuration, and certificate revision.
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