FAA to Give Away Abandoned Plane-Mod Certificates
Published Date: 7/8/2026
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Summary
The FAA plans to label 11 Javelin Conversions, Inc. aircraft modification certificates as abandoned because they can’t reach the company. This means the FAA will share the engineering data with anyone who asks, helping keep planes safe. If you want to comment, you’ve got until January 4, 2027, so don’t miss out!
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FAA to Mark 11 STCs Abandoned
The FAA intends to designate 11 Javelin Conversions, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificates (STC Nos. SA2082WE, SA2093CE, SA2122WE, SA2242SW, SA2568NM, SA2570NM, SA2680SW, SA341NE, SA404NE, SA441NE, and SE2569NM) as abandoned if no response is received by January 4, 2027. If designated abandoned, the FAA will proceed to release the related engineering data upon request to help maintain aircraft airworthiness and enhance aviation safety.
When FAA Will Share STC Engineering Data
Under 49 U.S.C. 44704(a)(5) and FOIA request procedures, the FAA can release STC engineering data it holds if three conditions are met: the STC has been inactive for 3 years or more, the FAA cannot locate the owner or heir using due diligence, and making the data available will enhance aviation safety. The FAA says these criteria apply to the 11 listed Javelin STCs and has already attempted contact; a third-party FOIA request prompted this action.
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