Notice2026-03046
Notice of Intent To Designate as Abandoned New Systems Supplemental Type Certificates
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Published
February 17, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This notice announces the FAA's intent to designate thirty New Systems (also known as New Systems Engineering) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) as abandoned and make the related engineering data available upon request. The FAA has received a request to provide engineering data concerning these STCs. The FAA has been unsuccessful in contacting New Systems concerning these STCs. This action is intended to enhance aviation safety.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7364-7365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03046]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2026-1325]
Notice of Intent To Designate as Abandoned New Systems
Supplemental Type Certificates
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of intent to designate supplemental type certificates as
abandoned; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the FAA's intent to designate thirty New
Systems (also known as New Systems Engineering) Supplemental Type
Certificates (STCs) as abandoned and make the related engineering data
available upon request. The FAA has received a request to provide
engineering data concerning these STCs. The FAA has been unsuccessful
in contacting New Systems concerning these STCs. This action is
intended to enhance aviation safety.
DATES: The FAA must receive all comments by August 17, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments on this notice by any of the following
methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail: Aourolia Kristianti, AIR-761, FAA, Central
Certification Branch, 1801 South Airport Rd., Room 100, Wichita, KS
67209.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#172e3a5641443a5454553a54786565726467787973727974725771767639707861"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e47533f282d533d3d3c533d110c0c1b0d0e11101a1b101d1b3e181f1f50191108">[email protected]</span></a>. Include ``Docket
No. FAA-2026-1325'' in the subject line of the message.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aourolia Kristianti, Aviation Safety
Specialist, FAA, Central Certification Branch, 1801 South Airport Rd.,
Room 100, Wichita, KS 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4121; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#231a0e6275700e6060610e604c51514650534c4d47464d4046634542420d444c55"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a53472b3c394729292847290518180f191a05040e0f04090f2a0c0b0b440d051c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested parties to provide comments, written
data, views, or arguments relating to this notice. Send your comments
using a method listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No.
FAA-2026-1325'' at the beginning of your comments. The FAA will
consider all comments received on or before the closing date. All
comments received will be available in the docket for examination by
interested persons.
Background
The FAA is posting this notice to inform the public that the FAA
intends to designate as abandoned and subsequently release the related
engineering data for the following New Systems STC Nos.: SA01656AT,
SA09171AC, SA09173AC, SA09176AC, SA09242AC, SA09248AC, SA09317SC,
SA09320SC, SA8012SW, SA8074SW, SA8077SW, SA8139SW, SA8590SW, SA8656SW,
SA8658SW, SA8694SW, SA8708SW, SA8831SW, SA8983SW, SA8984SW, ST09116AC,
ST09143SC, ST09156SC, ST09243AC, ST09260SC, ST09318SC, ST09344SC,
ST09345SC, ST09384SC, and ST09566SC. Descriptions of the STC design
changes and affected aircraft models are available at <a href="https://drs.faa.gov/browse/STC/doctypeDetails">https://drs.faa.gov/browse/STC/doctypeDetails</a>.
The FAA has received a third-party request for the release of the
aforementioned engineering data under the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552. The FAA cannot release commercial
or financial information under FOIA without the permission of the data
owner. However, in accordance with title 49 of the United States Code
Sec. 44704(a)(5), the FAA can provide STC ``engineering data'' it
possesses for STC maintenance or improvement, upon request, if the
following conditions are met:
1. The FAA determines the STC has been inactive for 3 years or
more;
2. Using due diligence, the FAA is unable to locate the owner of
record or the owner of record's heir; and
3. The availability of such data will enhance aviation safety.
There has been no activity on this STC for more than 3 years.
On December 15, 2025, the FAA sent registered letters to New
Systems to its last known addresses: 1201 North Industrial Blvd., Round
Rock, TX 78681; and 1105 FM 1825, Pflugerville, TX 78660. The letter
informed New Systems that the FAA had received a request for
engineering data related to STC Nos. SA8074SW and SA8012SW and was
conducting a due diligence search to determine whether these STCs and
28 other STCs were inactive and may be considered abandoned. The letter
further requested that the company respond in writing within 60 days
and state whether it is the holder of these 30 STCs. The FAA has also
attempted to make contact with New Systems by other means, including
telephone communication and emails, but without success.
Information Requested
If you are the owner or heir or a transferee of STC Nos. SA01656AT,
SA09171AC, SA09173AC, SA09176AC, SA09242AC, SA09248AC, SA09317SC,
SA09320SC, SA8012SW, SA8074SW, SA8077SW, SA8139SW, SA8590SW, SA8656SW,
SA8658SW, SA8694SW, SA8708SW, SA8831SW, SA8983SW, SA8984SW, ST09116AC,
ST09143SC, ST09156SC, ST09243AC, ST09260SC, ST09318SC, ST09344SC,
ST09345SC, ST09384SC, or ST09566SC, or have any knowledge regarding who
may now hold any of these STCs, please contact Aourolia Kristianti
using a method described in this notice under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT. If you are the heir of the owner, or the owner by transfer of
any of these STCs, you must provide a notarized copy of your
government-issued identification with a letter and background
establishing your ownership of any of the STCs and, if applicable, your
relationship as the heir to the deceased holder of the STCs.
Conclusion
If the FAA does not receive any response by August 17, 2026, the
FAA will consider STC Nos. SA01656AT, SA09171AC, SA09173AC, SA09176AC,
SA09242AC, SA09248AC, SA09317SC, SA09320SC, SA8012SW, SA8074SW,
SA8077SW, SA8139SW, SA8590SW, SA8656SW, SA8658SW, SA8694SW, SA8708SW,
SA8831SW, SA8983SW, SA8984SW, ST09116AC, ST09143SC,
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ST09156SC, ST09243AC, ST09260SC, ST09318SC, ST09344SC, ST09345SC,
ST09384SC, and ST09566SC abandoned, and the FAA will proceed with the
release of the requested data. This action is for the purpose of
maintaining the airworthiness of an aircraft and enhancing aviation
safety.
(Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44704(a)(5).)
Issued on February 10, 2026.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-03046 Filed 2-13-26; 8:45 am]
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