ST01174CHAvionics
Installation of UPS Aviation Technologies ADS-B provisions and Honeywell Mode-S System.
FAA holder: Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc.
Aircraft STC directory
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 STCs
The Jun 30, 2026 FAA DRS snapshot contains 45 selected supplemental type certificates with status Current whose public applicability data names the McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73. Use it to identify modification scope and recorded holders—not to determine serial-number effectivity, compatibility, installation approval, or commercial availability.
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holder directories
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modification categories
Feb 17, 2025
latest recorded revision
Modification demand surface
Other aircraft modifications16
Avionics9
Cargo and special mission6
Aircraft structures6
Cabin and interiors5
Fuel systems1
Engine and powerplant1
Aircraft performance1
Recorded holders
Airweld Inc.7National Aircraft Service Inc5Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)3Aircraft Systems & Mfg3Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC2ABX Air Incorporated2Aeronautical Engineers, Inc2Kosola & Associates Inc2Structural Integrity Engineering2Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc.1Burrana Inc.1United Parcel Service1Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc.1FFC Manufacturing1Avionics Group Inc.1Flying Tiger Line Inc1Honeywell International Inc1Canard Aerospace Corporation1AeroMech Incorporated1EAD Inc.1
Recently revised DC-8-73 STCs
Showing the 45 most recently revised records. Each entry links to the FAA source and separates public approval data from private commercial claims.
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SA343NEOther aircraft modifications
Installation of Inflight services video projection system in P/N 105-D-1086.
FAA holder: Burrana Inc.
ST01467LA-DAvionics
Installation of Universal Avionics Terrain Avoidance Warning System and MFD-640 Multi Function Display(s).
FAA holder: Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC
ST01468LA-DAvionics
Installation of Universal Avionics Flight Management System.
FAA holder: Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC
SA1511GLOther aircraft modifications
Installation of Type "C" containers.
FAA holder: ABX Air Incorporated
SA1462GLCargo and special mission
Installation of ABX Cargo Handling System.
FAA holder: ABX Air Incorporated
SA8011SWOther aircraft modifications
Installation of Collins DLC-800 ACARS and number 3 VHF transceiver.
FAA holder: United Parcel Service
SA1063SOCargo and special mission
Installation of forward cargo door.
FAA holder: Aeronautical Engineers Inc
ST00746LA-DCargo and special mission
Installation of smoke detection system, lower cargo compartment.
FAA holder: Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc.
SA2082SOAircraft structures
Installation of fuselage window plugs.
FAA holder: Kosola & Associates Inc
SA2216SOCargo and special mission
Installation of an Ancra cargo loading system.
FAA holder: Kosola & Associates Inc
ST01494CHAvionics
Installation of a Universal Avionics Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) and a Universal Avionics GPS-1000 global positioning system.
FAA holder: Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
ST01930CHAvionics
Installation of Innovative Solutions & Support dual air data display unit.
FAA holder: Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
ST02123CHOther aircraft modifications
Installation of Universal Aviionics Systems.
FAA holder: Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
ST02540AT-D (2)Fuel systems
Installation of replacement fuel tank sealant system.
FAA holder: FFC Manufacturing
ST02069ATAvionics
Installation of a Dual Trimble TNL-8100 GPS Navigation System.
FAA holder: Avionics Group Inc.
SA1343NMOther aircraft modifications
Installation of an environmental control system.
FAA holder: Airweld Inc.
SA1387NMOther aircraft modifications
Installation of a single or dual AiResearch GTCP85-98CK and/or GTCP-85-98CK(D) Auxiliary Power Units in the forward baggage compartment.
FAA holder: Airweld Inc.
SA2464NMAircraft structures
ONE ONLY STC; S/N 46095: Installation of Winters Air Stair in the forward passenger entry door. (Approved for DC-8-73 S/N 46095 ONLY).
FAA holder: Airweld Inc.
SA2466NMAircraft structures
ONE ONLY STC; S/N 46095: Installation of Winters Air Stair in the aft passenger entry door. (Approved for DC-8-73).
FAA holder: Airweld Inc.
SA2498NMOther aircraft modifications
Installation of dual AiResearch GTCP85-98CK(D) Auxiliary Power Units (APU) in the forward baggage compartment.
FAA holder: Airweld Inc.
SA4118WEAircraft structures
Installation of a Winters Airtair in the aft passenger entry door.
FAA holder: Airweld Inc.
SA4119WEAircraft structures
Installation of a Winters Air Stairs in the forward passenger entry door.
FAA holder: Airweld Inc.
SA3949NMOther aircraft modifications
Installation of a Fairchild Model 800 Digital Flight Data Recorder.
FAA holder: Flying Tiger Line Inc
ST127CHOther aircraft modifications
Installation of strobe upper anticollision light, P/N 30-1585-1.
FAA holder: Honeywell International Inc.
ST01738CHOther aircraft modifications
Installation of a Honeywell Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II).
FAA holder: Canard Aerospace Corporation
ST10503SCAvionics
Installation of a Universal Avionics Systems Corporation EFI-600 Flat Panel Electronic Flight Instrument system.
FAA holder: Avionics & Systems Integration Group
ST01073LAOther aircraft modifications
Requirements for establishing group approval basis for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) are contained in AeroMech Document No. AMI-QD-DC8-0006 dtd 9/15/00 or later approved FAA revisions.
FAA holder: AeroMech Incorporated
ST01861LACargo and special mission
Modifications to the 9-G rigid barrier, cargo door surround structure and other attendant modifications.
FAA holder: Structural Integrity Engineering
ST10268SCAvionics
Installation of a Universal Avionics Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) in accordance with Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Top Drawing List 5643-0001-00 A, dated July 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision. FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Document No. 5643-2160-00, Revision IR, dated July 22, 2004 is required.
FAA holder: Aircraft Systems & Mfg
ST01791CHAircraft structures
Install reinforced flightdeck door and venting system as defined in Drawing List FDS-DL16 latest FAA approved revision per Cockpit Door System Installation Manual FDS-16 latest FAA approved revisions.
FAA holder: National Aircraft Service Inc
ST01181LACargo and special mission
Installation of modifications to the 9-G rigid barrier, cargo door surround structure and other attendant modifications.
FAA holder: Structural Integrity Engineering
ST09247SCAvionics
Installation of dual Universal UNS-1D FMS/GPS navigation systems.
FAA holder: Aircraft Systems & Mfg
ST01163CHOther aircraft modifications
Installation of an AlliedSignal CAS67A traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS II).
FAA holder: EAD Inc.
SA5848NMOther aircraft modifications
Installation of Nordskog oven/hot cup module.
FAA holder: B/E Aerospace Inc.
ST02503ATOther aircraft modifications
Installation of ACARS Management Unit Model DLM-707 with Software Upgrades.
FAA holder: U.S. Technical Consultants
ST01631CHCabin and interiors
Installation of a vent door in a main cabin window of DC-8 airplanes modified with a Cargo Door per STC SA1832SO.
FAA holder: National Aircraft Service Inc
ST09829SCEngine and powerplant
Installation of fuel tank isolation baffles at number one and number four engine pylons.
FAA holder: North American Aircraft Services, Inc.
SA1296GLOther aircraft modifications
Installation of Norton Radome kit No. 4784CX.
FAA holder: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp
ST09336SCAircraft performance
Installation of Innovative System and Support, Inc, Altitude Control System (ACS), Digital Air Data Computer, Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, and Altitude Alerter.
FAA holder: Aircraft Systems & Mfg
ST01244CHCabin and interiors
Install National Aircraft Service, Inc., Vent Door System in a main cabin window of DC-8 airplanes modified with a Cargo Door per STC SA1063SO.
FAA holder: National Aircraft Service Inc
ST01245CHCabin and interiors
Install National Aircraft Service, Inc., Vent Door System in a main cabin window of DC-8 airplanes modified with a Cargo Door per STC SA1862SO or ST00309AT.
FAA holder: National Aircraft Service Inc
ST01116CHCabin and interiors
Install National Aircraft Service vent door system in a main cabin window of DC-8 airplanes modified with STC SA1802SO and SA421NW.
FAA holder: National Aircraft Service Inc