FAA Dumps 'Abandoned' Airplane Lightning System Cert
Published Date: 3/24/2026
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Summary
The FAA plans to declare Aero Enhancements, Inc.'s special approval for a lightning system (STC No. SA01158WI) as abandoned because they can't reach the company. This means the FAA will share the engineering info with anyone who asks, helping keep airplanes safe. If you want to speak up, send your comments by September 21, 2026.
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FAA may release STC engineering data
The FAA plans to declare Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01158WI (Aero Enhancements UV250-1 instrument panel lightning system) abandoned and will release the related engineering data to anyone who asks if it receives no response by September 21, 2026. The FAA found no activity on this STC for more than three years, sent a certified letter on February 13, 2026 that was returned, and received a third-party request under FOIA for the data.
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