General Information Regarding Gross Weight Increase
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1. Zip 21701 4756 Country USA 3 For FAA Use Onl 4 Type 5 Unit Identification AIRFRAME As described in Item 1 above APPLIANCE 6 Conformity Statement A Agency s Name and Address sare Joe A Mechanic V US Cericasamene BE mes TAipotRd Foreign Corcatod Meehan egpare oy Detroit sae MI Cernea Repair Staion 12345678 Zip 48201 Country USA Li Certificated Maintenance Organisation D Il certify that the repair and or alteration made to the unit s identified in item 5 above and described on the reverse or attachments hereto have been made in accordance with the requirements of Part 43 of the U S Federal Aviation Regulations and that the information furnished herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Extended range fuel Signature Date of Authorized Individual a ime xa Aa Joe A Mechanic signature as A amp P 15 November 2010 pp 7 Approval for Return to Service Pursuant to the authority given persons specified below the unit identified in item 5 was inspected in the manner prescribed by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and is Approved Rejected FAA Fit Standards eh oh Persons Approved by Canadian oe Ea Other Specify FAA Designee Repair Station X Inspection Authorization Certificate or Signature Date of Authorized Individual Designation No Joe A Mechanic signature as IA 15 November 2010 FAA Form 337 10 06 NOTICE W2. 36 1581 amendment 36 25 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TROLLTUNE CORPORATION DOCUMENT No ED5004 SW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS Instructions for Continued Airworthiness In Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate No SAOQ3608AT Cessna 182P and Cessna 182Q Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight Increase TROLLTUNE GORPORATION Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Document No ED5004 SW 1972 1980 Cessna 182P Q Date 17 April 2008 Approved by Date Approval Trolltune Corporation ICA Document No EDS5004 SW A2006 051 1 Rev VR Dated 04 17 2008 ICA Approval structural ICA Maintenance amp Airworthiness limits have been reviewed and are approved herein by the Atlanta ACO for Project Number SP9458AT A FAR Part 23 Operational requirements were Atlanta ACO Aerospace Engineer ACE 117A Airframe Branch REVISION I R 17 APRIL 2008 PAGE 1 OF 6 TROLLTUNE CORPORATION DOCUMENT No ED5004 SW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS REVISION HISTORY AND LIST OF AFFECTED PAGES NOTE Any revisions to this document will be made immediately available at www trolltune com ICA All STC owners operators of record will be notified that a revision is available via their currently on file E mail address Paper copies will be furnished to the owner operator or their designated FAA authorized repair station A amp P or AI upon request It is the responsibility of the person s p
3. To TROLLTUNE CORPORATION CONGRATULATI ONS You ve made the decision to greatly increase the utility and value of your Cessna 182P Q airplane By incorporating our Federal Aviation Administration FAA STC SA03608AT or European Aviation Safety Agency EASA STC 10026913 you ll enjoy a 150 to 160 pound increase in useful load and you do not have to modify or make installations to the airplane in any way There are no labor parts or installation costs to worry about You ll also enjoy the widest CG envelope ever available for any Cessna 182 unless limited by other STCs you ve installed This introductory document will provide some background explain the benefits of the major alteration you will be making to your airplane and guide you through the steps you ll need to take You ll need to print 1 the appropriate STC certificate and 2 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA attached to the end of this document printing the rest of the document is optional We will share with you a few frequently asked questions FAQ s A more complete FAQ listing may be found at our web site Should anything remain unanswered after your review Support and answers are always available via E mail at stc trolltune com or at our web site here www 182stc com BACKGROUND TO THE STCs When Cessna first certified the Cessna 182 series airplanes back in 1956 the maximum design gross weight both landing and takeoff was 2550 pounds T
4. Any alteration of this certificate is punishable by a fine of not exceeding 1 000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both FAA Form 8110 2 10 68 PASE 2 of 2 PAGES This certificate may be transferred in accordance with FAR 21 47 European Aviation Safety Agency i SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE 10026913 Project reference 0060004552 001 Reference P EASA IM A S 03179 This Supplemental Type Certificate is issued by EASA acting in accordance with Regulation EC No 216 2008 on behalf of the European Community its Member States and of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that Regulation and in accordance with Commission Regulation EC No 1702 2003 to TROLLTUNE CORPORATION 2710 Thomas Avenue CHEYENNE WY 82001 USA and certifies that the change in the type design for the product listed below with the limitations and conditions specified meets the applicable Type Certification Basis and environmental protection requirements when operated within the conditions and limitations specified below Original Product TC Number FAA TC 3A13 TC Holder CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY Model 182P AND 1820 SEE ATTACHMENT Original STC Number FAA STC SA03608AT EASA Certification Basis CAR 3 as defined on FAA STC and CS 36 Description of Design Change Increased Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight MGTOVWV This STC allows a 150 Ib Increase in MGTOW from 2950 to 3100 Ibs There is no change
5. E If main landing gear repairs were required the following inspections found in Cessna Publication D5133 13 Model 100 Series Continued Airworthiness Program Manual are suggested Fuselage Strut Area Inspection 53 10 01 page 3 37 or latest revision Wing Strut and End Fitting Inspection 57 10 02 page 3 81 or latest revision Wing Fuselage Attach Fittings Inspection 57 10 03 page 3 83 or latest revision Record the date of overweight landing occurrence inspections performed and any repairs made in the airframe maintenance logbook ee REVISION I R 17 APRIL 2008 PAGE 6 OF 6 Form Approved Electronic Tracking Number e MAJOR REPAIR AND ALTERATION 1130200 US Department For FAA Use Only of Transportation Airframe Powerplant Propeller or Appliance Federal Aviation Administration INSTRUCTIONS Print or type all entries See Title 14 CFR 43 9 Part 43 Appendix B and AC 43 9 1 or subsequent revision thereof for instructions and disposition of this form This report is required by law 49 U S C 44701 Failure to report can result in a civil penalty for each such violation 49 U S C 46301 a Nationality and Registration Mark Serial No N52832 18262882 1 Aircraft Make Model Series CESSNAAIRCRAFT COMPANY hee OOOO ii Name As shown on registration certificate Address As shown on registration certificate Address 421 AVIATION WAY AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION FREDERICK __ State MD
6. 1977 1978 1820 only 2 Depending upon your airplane s serial number this will be one of six separate FAA EASA approved supplements Each details performance changes at the increased weight Why so many Baseline airplane performance different fuel capacities etc occurred in these years You will receive the correct supplement for your specific airplane Airplane Flight Manual Supplement 1979 1980 182Q only These airplanes have an official FAA approved Pilot s Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual POH AFM serialized to your specific airplane Unlike the earlier Owner s Manuals or Pilot Operating Handbooks the POH AFM is required equipment Our AFMS covers both years when incorporating either STC Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA This FAA EASA approved document gives your maintenance provider clear instructions on what to do in the event of an overweight landing It also makes clear that there are no additional airplane limitations as a consequence of incorporating this STC Permission Letter This letter is our authorization for you to use the STC It is required not only by FAA and EASA regulations but in the USA by Congressional edict via Public Law It bears a unique STC Control Number is valid only for your specific airplane and serial number STEP BY STEP Here are some guidelines to the STC installation Is Print the required STC certificate and ICA at the end of this docume
7. This Certificate shall remain valid unless otherwise surrendered or revoked For the European Aviation Safety Agency IR Date of issue 21 08 2009 Roger HARDY Certification Manager General Aviation SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE 10026913 TROLLTUNE CORPORATION EASA Form 91 Issue 1 2 2 European Aviation Safety Agency tachment 1 to P EASA IM A S 03179 plicable Models 1972 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18260826 through 18261425 1973 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18261426 through 18262465 1974 mode year Cessna 182P serial nos 18262466 through 18263475 1975 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18263476 through 18264295 except 18263479 plus s n 675 1976 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18264296 through 18265175 1977 model year Cessna 1820 serial nos 18265176 through 18265965 1978 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265966 through 18266590 plus 18263479 1979 model year Cessna 1820 serial nos 18266591 through 18267300 1980 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18267301 through 18267715 except 18267302 Applicable Airplane Flight Manual Supplements AFMS 1972 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18260826 thru 18261425 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7499 SW R 1973 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18261426 thru 18262250 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7500 SW R 1973 1974 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18262251 thru 18263475 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7501
8. and 1977 182Q models 150 pounds for 1978 to 1980 182Qs You should be prepared to pay at least a nominal fee for this service as the installer has now researched your airplane s paperwork in order to assure compatibility of any existing mods repairs or previous STCs You and your installer should pay particular attention to Center of Gravity CG limitations that may have been imposed by some earlier STCs these must still be respected Please review your flight manual supplement carefully and compare it with your present Owner s Manual POH or AFM It contains important information about performance changes when operating your airplane at higher weights You should pay particular attention to the change in center of gravity and moment envelopes and airspeeds for emergency operations Note that if you also have flight manual supplement s from an other STC s describing performance changes different from your airplane s original OM POH or AFM that supplement s flight data may be at variance from the Trolltune data If you have any doubts questions or concerns please ask Our STCs have been successfully sold installed and judged compatible with a very long list of previous mods and STCs Place copies of the STC the permission letter Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and the completed FAA Form 337 or equivalent CRS with the airplane s permanent maintenance records Your flight manual supplement should be kept with yo
9. oe en gigs i nee ey aa RAS wee ae Seo ee Sy gt a TBA Form BLlG 2 10 668 PAGE 4 cf 2 PAGES S certificate may be trans erred in accordance with FER 21 47 United Siates of America Department of Cransporiation Hederal Abiation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Continuation Sheet WN iuarnl SA03608AT Date of issuance August 25 2008 Applicable Models 1972 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18260826 through 18261425 1973 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18261426 through 18262465 s 1974 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18262466 through 18263475 e 1975 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18263476 through 18264295 except 18263479 plus s n 675 e 1976 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18264296 through 18265175 e 1977 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265176 through 18265965 1978 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265966 through 18266590 plus 18263479 e 1979 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18266591 through 18267300 e 1980 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18267301 through 18267715 except 18267302 Applicable Airplane Flight Manual Supplements AFMS 1972 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18260826 thru 18261425 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7499 SW R 1973 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18261426 thru 18262250 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7500 SW R 1973 1974 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18262251 thru 18263475 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7501 SW R 1975 model year Ces
10. to the maximum landing weight of 2950 Ibs Associated Technical Documentation In accordance with Trolltune Corporation Master Data List MDL Document Number ED5000 SW Revision 6 dated August 20 2008 or later approved revisions Operation in accordance with Trolltune Corporation Airplane Flight Manual Supplements AFMS dated August 22 2008 or later approved revisions for the applicable Cessna Models 182P and 182Q is required as part of this STC See list attached for specific AFMS model number and Serial Number applicability Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA In accordance with Trolltune Corporation Document Number ED5004 SW Revision I R dated April 17 2008 or later approved revisions EASA Noise approval records 182P C9329 C9330 C9331 C9332 C9333 and C9334 refer EASA Noise approval record 182Q C9335 refers Limitations None SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE 10026913 TROLLTUNE CORPORATION EASA Form 91 Issue 1 1 2 European Aviation Safety Agency Conditions 1 Prior to installation of this modification the installer must determine that the interrelationship between this modification and any other previously installed modification will introduce no adverse effect upon the airworthiness of the product 2 The installation of this modification by third persons is subject to written permission of the approval holder and holding and disposal of the approved appropriate documentation
11. 47ER at FL 350 will weigh almost 2700 pounds less than its maximum takeoff weight at sea level while its MTOM remains the same Q What new limitations are involved A Whenever you operate above 2950 pounds your new FAA approved Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual for all 182P and 1977 1978 182Q or Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for 1979 1980 182Q will show some small restrictions to the CG envelope These must be adhered with to prevent excessive stick yoke force requirements under worst case loadings with full flaps and full power e g a max weight go around For weights at 2950 pounds and below no new limitations are involved Q Exactly what is the new CG restriction A Its the same as the later 1981 to 1986 182R and the restart 182S 182T and T182T airplanes that came from the Cessna factory with a 3100 pound MGTOW At max gross the rear limit is reduced by 2 5 inches forward by 1 4 inches However and unlike the 182R and the newer restart airplanes the aft CG restriction does not apply at 2950 pounds and below Thus using this STC 182P and 182Q owners enjoy the best of both worlds and have the widest CG range of any fixed gear Cessna 182 Q What am I paying for A You are paying for a legal major alteration to your airframe It adds an additional 150 pounds to your maximum takeoff weight from 2950 to 3100 pounds Costs for the paperwork are related to the major investments that were requi
12. 6 through 18263475 1975 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18263476 through 18264295 except 18263479 plus 675 1976 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18264296 through 18265175 1977 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265176 through 18265965 1978 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265966 through 18266590 plus 18263479 1979 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18266591 through 18267300 1980 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18267301 through 18267715 except 18267302 Q How can I contact you A Most efficiently by E mail at stc trolltune com or simply use the REQUEST INFO link on our website at www 182stc com You may address questions or comments to Mr Tom Storli Our official corporate address is Trolltune Corporation 2710 Thomes Avenue Cheyenne Wyoming 82001 USA However that physical address is not used for normal correspondence Our office in Norway is currently serving as liaison to the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA where our FAA STC has recently been validated and issued as EASA STC 10026913 Our office address there IS Trolltune Corporation c o Tom Storli Fyksesundvegen 843 5612 Steinsto NORWAY Our USA correspondence and payment address is Trolltune Corporation c o Tom Storli 29362 Via Milagro Valencia CA 91354 We may be reached via telephone at 307 529 0793 for USA based customers or 47 97 01 4848 for non USA customers if more convenient the Wyoming number is a Voice over Internet Pro
13. SW R 1975 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18263476 thru 18264295 except 18263479 plus s n 675 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM 502 SW R 1976 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18264296 thru 18265175 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7503 SW R 1977 1978 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265176 thru 18266590 plus 18263479 Trolltune Coro Document No SFM7504 SW R e 1979 1980 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18266591 thru 18267715 except 18267302 Trolltune Document No AFMS7001 SW R Certification Basis 1 The type certification basis for the Cessna aircraft models identified on page 1 of this certificate is shown on TCDS 3A13 for parts not changed or not affected by this change The type certification basis for the parts changed or affected by the change since the reference date of application February 17 2006 is shown on TCDS 3A13 Additionally the applicant has complied with CAR part 3 as follows 3 80 amendment 3 4 3 84 a amendment 3 4 3 85 a amendment 3 4 3 109 amendment 3 7 3 112 c amendment 3 4 3 120 amendment 3 7 3 121 amendment 3 7 3 122 amendment 3 7 3 124 a amendment 3 4 3 171 amendment 3 7 3 174 amendment 3 7 3 242 amendment 3 14 3 361 amendment 3 7 and 3 362 amendment 3 7 Additionally the applicant has complied with 14 CFR Part 36 as follows 36 9 amendment 36 19 36 501 amendment 36 19 36 1501 amendment 36 15 and
14. eight and balance or operating limitation changes shall be entered in the appropriate aircraft record An alteration must be compatible with all previous alterations to assure continued conformity with the applicable airworthiness requirements 8 Description of Work Accomplished If more space is required attach additional sheets Identify with aircraft nationality and registration mark and date work completed N52832 15 November 2010 Nationality and Registration Mark Date Incorporated Trolltune STC SAO3608AT allowing a Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight MGTOW increase to 3100 pounds 3110 pounds ramp Landing weight remains at 2950 pounds Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual SFM7501 SW R is required whenever this airplane is operated at weights exceeding 2950 pounds Airplane must be operated within the CG envelope as illustrated in the Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual or aswestricted by other limiting STCs INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AfRWORTHINESS In the event of an overweight landing refer t amp Pequirements in Trolltune document ED5004 SW Instructions for Continued Airworthiness or latest revision found at www 182stc com ica Sea a eer on eee E NOTO FOLLOWS eeen _ Additional Sheets Are Attached FAA Form 337 10 06
15. erforming inspections and or maintenance to ensure that this document is current prior to performing any work Any issued revisions will be simultaneously sent to FAA for review comment and approval REVISION I R 17 APRIL 2008 PAGE 2 OF 6 TROLLTUNE CORPORATION DOCUMENT No ED5004 SW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS TABLE OF CONTENTS PE VISIONS A OR V cecon a a ue unes ceeded mean hanancraneaarhhhaearcmmaaannh 2 INTRODUC TORY INFORMATION itsccracessieb sida ec an i ga GIS RSS LC os ei aie isl alee tela 4 AIRWORTHINESS HUMITATION S susre a a a 5 INS FECHONFROCEDURE S ei ist cart hinders a apes ana Seatac out ea atest ee 6 REVISION I R 17 APRIL 2008 PAGE 3 OF 6 TROLLTUNE CORPORATION DOCUMENT No ED5004 SW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 1 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION These Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA have been developed to meet the regulatory requirements of 14 CFR Part 23 Appendix G and those found in 14 CFR Part 21 21 50 This document addresses and defines continuous airworthiness maintenance requirements for certain Cessna 182P and 182Q model airplanes when Trolltune Corporation Supplemental Type Certificate STC SAO3608AT has been incorporated This STC allows a 150 pound increase to the existing Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight MGTOW from 2950 to 3100 pounds There is no change to the Maximum Landing Weight MLW of 2950 pounds There are no parts added nor are any modifications made
16. f the later Cessna 182R airplanes which were certified for the Same design weight limits as under this STC We are not aware of any serious overweight landing issues with the Cessna 182R nor has Cessna ever addressed this eventuality in its maintenance or service documents One 182R fleet operator did report that maintenance to restore main wheel alignment was sometimes necessary but attributed this to full fuel four filled seats student training touch and go s with no attention to maximum landing weight Q What s the difference between a Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual and an Airplane Flight Manual Supplement A Cessna 182 airplanes built from 1972 through 1978 were provided with either a Cessna Owner s Manual or Pilot s Operating Handbook These were not nor were they required to be FAA approved STC changes affecting these handbooks are documented in what is called a Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Beginning with the 1979 and later model year 182 airplanes an FAA Approved Pilots Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual POH AFM was required and serialized to each airplane STC changes affecting these manuals are documented in what is called an Airplane Flight Manual Supplement or AFMS Cessna 182P and 182Q airplanes were built in seven different performance fuel capacity groups and this required that we produce seven different and FAA EASA approved flight manual supplements You ll get
17. he standard useful load was then just over 1000 pounds As the years passed gross design weights were incrementally increased as changes were introduced to the basic 182 design When production of the 182S model was finally restarted in 1996 the Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight MGTOW had grown to 3100 pounds or a whopping 550 pounds above that of the first 182 And yet the standard useful load had increased by less than 200 pounds to only 1200 pounds What happened The airplanes had gained weight More and more systems modern avionics and instruments all took their toll and increased the basic empty weights What was considered a luxurious upgrade or was simply not available in 1956 over time became necessary and standard basic equipment This trend continues today Higher empty weights rob your airplane of payload and performance compromising utility range endurance and consequent safety Of course it may be argued that some of this modern equipment does actually contribute to safety All of the early Cessna 182 s were certified to Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations CAR 3 incorporating amendments 3 1 through 3 12 For single engine airplanes those regulations prohibited a design landing weight less than the MGTOW Only some time after Cessna s type certificate was awarded did the CAA amend the regulations 3 14 recognizing that this requirement has restricted unduly the utility of small airplanes Accordingly CAR 3 242 i
18. his STC See Continuation Sheet page 2 for specific AFMS mode number and serial number applicability Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA Trolltune Corporation Document No ED5004 SW Revision UR dated April 17 2008 or later FAA approved revision is also a ee part of this STC and must be incorporated into the operator s maintenance program This approval should not be extended to other aircraft of this model on which other previously approved modifications are incorporated unless it is determined by the installer that the interrelationship between this change and any other previously approved modifications will produce no adverse effect upon the airworthiness of that airplane 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 Continued on page 2 of 2 Shei crbiforate and the supporting tala Ois i the Casts for opywoewl oladh remunin tn effect until IFELEKE Bebe COULEL reacched or a barvviunalier dale ti rlherutie eitalbestied gy the rEdrurirater of Mae edural ruvtaloon ERARI AAN Yule of qrytecation February 17 2006 Ala reissued Gate aruvulol izle Of Chdteasece August 25 2008 Title Any aiteretion of this certificete is prnisheble bv 2 fine of not exceeding 3 406 cr Spr SOMMeEn nor exceeding 3 veers or both fe A Ma eee er beam LF maa paan arianen aaea 5 3 7 a IEIL pa aes a a
19. ht was 2960 before we increased it to 3110 Should yours be a 1972 1976 182P or a 1977 182Q your ramp weight was less it has now gone from 2950 to 3110 your useful load has therefore increased by 160 pounds Payload is another matter entirely Fuel is not considered payload but is a portion of your useful load So for example if you elect to use only 60 pounds of the 150 pound MGTOW increase for fuel about 10 gallons your payload increase is 90 pounds If no portion of the increase is used for fuel both your useful load and payload have increased by 150 160 pounds Q You always refer to takeoff weight in pounds Why not takeoff mass in kilograms A A large segment of the aviation industry in the USA discusses takeoff and landing numbers in terms of weight in pounds In other parts of the world the correct numbers are reflected as mass in kilograms Even though convention accepts that one kilogram is equal to 2 2 pounds the conversion is neither precise nor accurate Weight varies with changes in gravitational acceleration which changes with altitude while mass remains constant Thus you may see certain flight manuals expressing 3100 pounds Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight MGTOW as 1409 kg Maximum Takeoff Mass MTOM For all practical purposes light aircraft may treat differences in weight and mass as insignificant although all other things being equal and disregarding fuel burn a Boeing 7
20. nd 182Q airplanes Note that the line depicted for our STCs suggests that the highest ever 182 useful loads available are for the 1972 1975 182P models However take this all with a grain of salt the empty weight reference is the Cessna standard for those years and your airplane may be heavier today All we can promise is an increase in useful load of 150 to 160 pounds for every 182P and 182Q ever built Gross Weights Cessna 182 amp Skylane Trends in Max Gross Takeoff Weight vs Standard Useful Loads Max Gross TO Wt Std Useful Load SA03608AT MGTOW SA03608AT Std Useful Load Useful Loads ELEMENTS OF THE STCs Depending on how you choose to use them incorporating these STCs will e Offer greater utility and flexibility in flight planning e Accommodate additional passenger or baggage loads e Enable increased fuel loads e Allow the carriage of more jettisonable cargo or skydivers e Eliminate fuel stops on longer cross country flights e Increase range endurance and flight efficiency e Provide a greater safety cushion in case of unexpected bad weather e Allow greater loiter times for weight intensive special mission work The STC certificate itself either FAA SAO3608AT or EASA 10026913 is only a part of what you will need All of the following documents are required and are included with the STC 1 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual 1972 1976 182P and
21. nt the permission letter and flight manual supplement sent separately for your records Refer to the STC certificate continuation sheets to make sure you have received the correct flight manual Supplement for your serial number Make sure that the aircraft registration information on the permission letter and flight manual supplement is consistent with that which is shown on your airplane s certificate of registration in some cases FAA Form 8050 3 In the United States have your maintenance provider prepare two copies of FAA Form 337 detailing incorporation of STC SAO3608AT A sample Form 337 is attached below After Signatures in Block 7 are completed approving your airplane for return to service keep one with the aircraft records and forward the second to Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registration Branch AFS 750 PO Box 25504 Oklahoma City OK 73125 Outside of the United States follow the procedures as outlined by your local CAA CASA in Australia TCCA in Canada etc In Europe for example this may require a Certificate of Release to Service CRS form signed by an EASA Part 66 qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AME or other authorized person Have your maintenance provider make an entry in your airframe logbook indicating the STC has been incorporated Be sure to also have your latest Weight amp Balance document s updated to show your newfound increase in useful load 160 pounds for all 182P
22. on Regulations unless an alternative program has been FAA approved NOTE There are no additional airworthiness limitations as a result of this alteration 2 1 MANDATORY REPLACEMENT TIMES None does not apply 2 2 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION INTERVAL After any overweight landing 2 3 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE See Section 3 below REVISION I R 17 APRIL 2008 PAGE 5 OF 6 TROLLTUNE CORPORATION DOCUMENT No ED5004 SW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 3 INSPECTION PROCEDURES Any hard landing and in particular any emergency overweight landing above 2950 Ibs may result in main landing gear and or wheel misalignment If an overweight landing has occurred proceed as follows prior to further flight A Perform a main wheel alignment inspection in accordance with the following Cessna documents 1 For Cessna 182P airplanes Service Manual D2006 3 13 paragraph 5 19 and Figure 5 5 2 For Cessna 1820 airplanes Service Manual D2068 3 13 paragraph 5 29 and Figure 5 5 ma If toe in and camber are found acceptable return the aircraft to service C If toe in and camber are found not acceptable realign the wheels per the Cessna procedure D If acceptable wheel alignment cannot be achieved by use of shims as described in the Service Manual this may indicate that the main gear spring strut has been deformed or the attaching bulkhead is out of alignment Repair or replace components per the Service Manual as required
23. red for a multi year FAA and EASA certification program Q Is there a change to maximum ramp weight A Yes the new max ramp weight is 3110 pounds For the 1972 through 1977 182P and 182Q models this is an increase of 160 pounds of useful load For the 1978 through 1980 182Q models it is an increase of 150 pounds The theory is that ground idle taxi and run up will consume at least 1 7 gallons of fuel such that the airplane will weigh no more than 3100 pounds at takeoff Q Does the maximum landing weight change A No it remains at 2950 pounds Q So that means 2950 pounds is the Maximum Zero Fuel Weight right A No there is no Zero Fuel Weight restriction This means you can put minimal fuel in the tanks and still load skydivers or other jettisonable cargo as long as weight is reduced to 2950 pounds or less before landing Q What if need to land right away or at weights above 2950 pounds A Just do it In any emergency situation you should land in an overweight condition and as smoothly as possible on as smooth a surface as can be found Instructions for Continued Airworthiness supplied with the STC will guide you to any necessary inspections required Q Will damage occur from an overweight landing A It is possible but it is also very unlikely Cessna builds a rugged airplane with large design margins The tubular main landing gear and box structure on all Cessna 182P and 182Q airplanes are identical to that o
24. s being amended to permit the design landing weight of all small airplanes to be as low as 95 percent of the maximum weight How did this affect Cessna They were now able to certify the 182N in 1970 with a MGTOW of 2950 pounds while keeping the landing weight at 2800 pounds In 1981 Cessna did it again for the tubular gear 182R models MGTOW was 3100 pounds while landing weight remained at 2950 pounds These numbers providing the greatest loading flexibility have been retained in all later fixed gear 182 s including the restart 182S 182T and T182T models But along the way something was missed Cessna did not bother to retrofit the 182R MGTOW increase to the structurally identical 182P and 182Q models after all those airplanes had already been sold There was no technical reason for this omission and certification for these models has now been granted via our FAA STC SAO3608AT and EASA STC 10026913 These STCs are the culmination of an extensive multi year certification effort FAA EASA demanded very thorough and validated engineering compliance reports in areas of performance structures aerodynamic loads maintenance flight testing and acoustics The old saw suggesting that no project may be approved until the paperwork equals the weight of the airplane was very nearly proven The chart below illustrates why our STCs are an important contributor to increasing the usefulness utility value and safety of the Cessna 182P a
25. sna 182P serial nos 18263476 thru 18264295 except 18263479 plus s n 675 Trolltune Corp Decument No SFM7502 SW R 1976 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18264296 thru 18265175 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7503 SW R 1977 1978 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265176 thru 18266590 plus 18263479 Trolltune Corp Document No SFM7504 SW R 1979 1980 model year Cessna 1820 serial nos 18266591 thru 18267715 except 18267302 Trolltune Document No AFMS7001 SW R sa 6 4 e Certification Basis 1 The type certification basis for the Cessna aircraft models identified on page 1 of this certificate is shown on TCDS 3A13 for parts net changed or not affected by this change 2 The type certification basis for the parts changed or affected by the change since the reference date of application February 17 2006 is shown on TCDS 3A13 e Additionally the applicant has complied with CAR part 3 as follows 3 80 amendment 3 4 3 84 a amendment 3 4 3 85 a amendment 3 4 3 109 amendment 3 7 3 112 c amendment 3 4 3 120 amendment 3 7 3 121 amendment 3 7 3 122 amendment 3 7 3 124 a amendment 3 4 3 171 amendment 3 7 3 174 amendment 3 7 3 242 amendment 3 14 3 361 amendment 3 7 and 3 362 amendment 3 7 e Additionally the applicant has complied with 14 CFR Part 36 as follows 36 9 amendment 36 19 36 501 amendment 36 19 36 1501 amendment 36 15 and 36 1581 amendment 36 25
26. the correct one for your airplane based on its serial number Q What if sell my airplane Does the STC go with it A Yes The permission to use the STC is attached to your airplane by serial number not only to you as owner operator The STC adds value to your airplane and follows the airplane after sale We ask that you advise the buyer new owner to E mail us a copy of the new FAA Certificate of Aircraft Registration Form 8050 3 or other CAA registration form to 8050 trolltune com We will then update our database and be able to inform of any changes to ICA or possible airworthiness concerns to the current owner operator Q My A amp P IA or AME says that a previous STC installed in my airplane precludes incorporating your STC What now A This would be a very unusual situation However your investment is safe 100 of your purchase price will be refunded given that you return all documents along with a written explanation of why the STC could not be incorporated within 60 days of purchase Q We operate a small fleet of Cessna 182P 182Q airplanes Are quantity discounts available A Yes If 2 or more airplanes are registered to the same operator or organization a discount will apply as long as the purchase is made for all airplanes at the same time Contact us at stc trolltune com describe your situation and we ll be happy to provide you a quote Q When compare my Cessna s serial number with your list it sugges
27. to the airplanes New flight manual supplements are provided with the STC describing performance changes at the increased weights With the exception of the inspection requirements detailed in Section 3 below which apply ONLY in the case of a hard landing or an overweight emergency landing there is no change to the existing Cessna maintenance documents Trolltune s STC may be incorporated in these specific Cessna airplanes 1972 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18260826 through 18261425 1973 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18261426 through 18261528 1973 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18261529 through 18262465 1974 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18262466 through 18263475 1975 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18263476 through 18264295 except 18263479 plus 675 1976 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18264296 through 18265175 1977 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265176 through 18265965 1978 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18265966 through 18266590 plus 18263479 1979 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18266591 through 18267300 1980 model year Cessna 182Q serial nos 18267301 through 18267715 except 18267302 REVISION I R 17 APRIL 2008 PAGE 4 OF 6 TROLLTUNE CORPORATION DOCUMENT No ED5004 SW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 2 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and specifies maintenance required under Secs 43 16 and 91 403 of the Federal Aviati
28. tocol VoIP connection to our office in Norway from the United States so only local charges apply both numbers are at GMT 1 Should you leave a message at either number your call will be returned promptly Alternatively you may also contact our USA based distributor Aircraft Spruce amp Specialty Co at 1 877 477 7823 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK nites States of America Department of Cransporiation Federal AGiation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Var l Ar shO3608AT 2710 Thomes Avenue Chevenne WY 82001 certifees lei ead the sage te lhe Ce igge HPX fer bet oe o elle ug s for tol ude Lee Lorel ORS OUL ORLI Wat fr es jieti Aevecr tracts bee wicwiorthitebad POGUES ttl oft Lin pf 3 Ok the Civil Air FF guidade DIAR Cripenil Produ Igoe TF ante ficdle Veter 3A13 Make Cessna Medel 182P and 182Q For Specific Applicable Models See Page 2 Gusogultion tf Syne Seiope Change increased Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight MGTOW in accordance with Trolltune Corporation Master Data List MDL Document Number EDS5000 SW Revision 6 dated August 20 2008 or later FAA approved revision This STC allows a 150 Jb increase to the MGTOW from 2950 to 3100 Ibs There is no change to the maximum landing weight of 2950 Ibs Limitations and Conditions Airplane Flight Manual Supplements AFMS dated August 22 2008 or later FAA approved revision for the applicable Cessna models 182P and 1820 is a required part of t
29. ts mine is a 1972 model But when I check the FAA Registration database or the N number search at the FAA web site it says the aircraft year is 1971 Which is correct A Our database is correct First of all there is no such thing as a 1971 Cessna 182P that would be a Cessna 182N model This discrepancy is common and affects a small percentage of all the 182P and 182Q airplanes built late in the previous or early in any given year It happens because the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch uses the date on the manufacturer s Application for Airworthiness FAA Form 8130 6 as the model year For certification and therefore conformity to the Type Certificate systems improvements etc the serial numbers eligibility list found on the airplanes Type Certificate Data sheet TCDS 3A13 in the case of the 182 series defines the actual model year As production continued throughout the year the airworthiness applications began to reflect the current correct year and the discrepancy disappeared The TCDS eligibility grouping of model years by serial number regardless of any actual manufacturing date should always be used for certifications comparisons and reference in any airplane buying or selling activities Q Which airplanes are eligible for this STC A 1972 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18260826 through 18261425 1973 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 18261426 through 18262465 1974 model year Cessna 182P serial nos 1826246
30. ur original OM POH or AFM and any other supplements you may have Frequently Asked Questions FAQ s Cessna 182P Cessna 182Q MGTOW Increase FAA STC SAO3608AT EASA STC 10026913 For a more complete listing see our web site at www 182stc com Q What advantage is there to incorporating this STC A The STC allows you to legally take off with an additional 150 pounds of useful load 3100 pounds MGTOW If you elect to use this capability by adding about an extra 25 gallons of fuel you ll enjoy greater range greater endurance and greater safety You might also avoid an otherwise unnecessary fuel stop and the related costs in both time and money Q What changes are made to my airplane A Absolutely none There are no parts required no installations to be made no labor costs to consider Your IA A amp P AME or other maintenance provider may nominally charge you for completing and signing the appropriate return to service form Q I m confused Is this a gross weight increase a ramp weight increase a useful load increase or a payload increase A Yes this is a little confusing Actually the STC allows all four Since it does not increase the empty weight of your airplane OK less a few ounces for the required STC paperwork your max gross takeoff weight is increased by 150 pounds If your airplane is a 1978 1980 182Q model this represents an increase in useful load of 150 pounds as well Your original ramp weig
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