Seems like we could compile one of these:

http://www.backcountrypilot.org/knowledge-base/aircraft/modifications/162-piper-pa-20-22

A list of the best STC'd backcountry mods for the n00bs to ponder when they buy their original 180's. Then we link them to BigRenna's thread so they can start weeping.

Edit:

Skywagon mods page is underway.

Great idea. Can you set it up so we call all add?

That is an excellent idea.

bigrenna wrote:Great idea. Can you set it up so we call all add?

The formatting in the article is such that open access would be a nightmare. Just paste what you want in this thread in the format of the article:

Modification name/description
STC Number (and URL to FAA website record)
STC Holder (and URL to their website with product page if possible)

repeat

More importantly, who gets their airplane pic on the article?

Zzz wrote:More importantly, who gets their airplane pic on the article?

Bigrenna, of course!

Here are a few just to get us started.... There is some applicability for model designations that I left out, but its a start.


Micro AeroDynamics VG's SA01646SE
WingX STOL Wing extensions by Air Research Technology SA00276NY
FA Dodge Jump Seats SA02008AK
Aerovative Composites Carbon Fiber Ext Baggage SA02180AK
AP Enterprises (Mt View Aviation) Door Stewards SA01120SE
Great Lakes Aero 1 Piece windscreen SA472GL
PPonk Beef-UP Kit SA2918NM
BAS Tail Pull SA3812NM
FA Dodge Firewall Battery Kit SA0233AK-D
Selkirk Aviation Flap Tunnel SA00679SE
Monarch Fuel Caps SA2382CE
Avion Modified Control Yoke & Instrument Panel SA0023SE
Rosen Visor Retro-Fit (gooseneck) SA01436SE
Rosen Visors SA00871SE
Kenmore Air Harbor GW Increase (3190lbs) SA649NW
C-Mods Belly Drain SA1412SO
Cub Crafters Skylight Upgrade SA4379NW
Airglas Skis SA213AL
F Atlee Dodge V Brace (180, 180A, 180B) SA02319AK-1
BAS Harness SA2067NM
Alaskan Bushwheel Baby Bushwheel SA01636SE
Alaskan Bushwheel 29x11 or 8.5x10 Mains SA01765SE
Cleveland Dbl Puck Brake Upgrade F Atlee Dodge - SA02231AK
Cleveland Dbl Puck Brake Upgrade - VanSickle Industries SA63GL
EAA Autogas SE693GL
Universal Corp Tail Strobe SA200RM
Stene Aviation Sportsman SA2256WE
Selkirk Control Shield SA00679SE
Selkirk Door Posts SA00679SE
Selkirk Glareshield SA00760SE
Zeftronics Alt Control Unit SA8031SW
Great Lakes Aero Bubble Windows SA00897CH
RMD Wingtips SA00648SE
XP Mods 10"/14" Tailwheel SA2359NM

Thanks Greg.

When I published the Pacer list that Steve's Aircraft compiled for me, it took me hours to collect all the STC URl's to the FAA site, as well as the manufacturer websites. While I can still do the STC links, anyone posting in here would help me immensely if they provided URLs to the manufacturers.

Z

Scolopax wrote:

Zzz wrote:More importantly, who gets their airplane pic on the article?

Bigrenna, of course!

I cannot give up that easily...

Though he does have hands down the best 180 re-firb thread on the entire internet, he has to at least fly it and land it "Off Pavement" somewhere cool, more than once to get the cover shot...

Mine is going in for paint in two weeks...

AKT

aktahoe1 wrote:

Scolopax wrote:

Zzz wrote:More importantly, who gets their airplane pic on the article?

Bigrenna, of course!

I cannot give up that easily...

Though he does have hands down the best 180 re-firb thread on the entire internet, he has to at least fly it and land it "Off Pavement" somewhere cool, more than once to get the cover shot...

Mine is going in for paint in two weeks...

AKT

What color? I was digging the white with bare leading edge.

Mines gotta be in the running too, I don't want to make him cry, but his will never be on floats........

Kenmore Air Harbor O-520KAH-1
Converts IO-520-A,D,E,F,J,K or L to O-520
Applicable to 180G, H, J & K
STC SE2068NM http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/9600C0F36E51AE1785256CC2005A74A1?OpenDocument

Kenmore Air Harbor O-520KAH-2
Converts O-470-U to O-520
Applicable to 180 G, H, J & K
STC SE2107NM http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/86F749F44CB4D47985256CC2005A74A8?OpenDocument

Mine is going in for paint in two weeks...

AKT[/quote]

What color? I was digging the white with bare leading edge.[/quote]

Pretty close to the same but adding a bit more black (leading edges) and a small swath of "Im not certain yet" down the lower fuselage...Orange, green, red maybe orange?...just something to make it pop more in photos and for the unthinkable need for someone having to find me. As of now I m invisible in the snow and almost the same against the mountains. Don't really need to hide and want to pop more in pics. It also needs a new paint job just for the sake of it as it has not been done in years.

Wanting it done before...Valdez in May...

AKT

Awesome. Sorry for the drift Zzz.

Brackett Air Filter
SA71GL
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guida ... BC00631EA1
Brackett Aero Filters Inc http://www.brackettaerofilters.com/

Airwolf Remote Mount Oil Filter Kit
SA00079NY
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guida ... D000703318
Airwolf Filter Corporation http://www.airwolf.com/

GAMIjector Fuel Injectors
SE09217SC
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guida ... C2005A7404
General Aviation Modifications, Inc http://www.gami.com/

JPI EDM 711 Primary
SA00954SE
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guida ... 98005420FD
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guida ... 9800684ADA
J P Instruments https://www.jpinstruments.com/
The 711 is a modification of the 700 and allows the removal of the factory cylinder head temp guage. It's not listed on J P Instruments website so call or email them.

Shameless plug.....

AeroPod Cargo Pod STC#SA00064DE

Great way to maximize the utility of your 185, and maybe 180 if 'Renna can convince me to help with a field approval.

You guys are awesome.

Aeropod, no worries about shameless plugs. I have solicited this information and am asking for commercial links. As long as it's backcountry-related it's cool. You'll need to provide the link to the FAA database record and your product website.

AEROPOD wrote:Shameless plug.....

AeroPod Cargo Pod STC#SA00064DE

Great way to maximize the utility of your 185, and maybe 180 if 'Renna can convince me to help with a field approval.

Aeropod, Do you have pictures of your cargo pod?

Great idea! Here's a couple that haven't been mentioned so far:

Selkirk Fiberglass Extended Baggage kit (flush) STC: SA1102SE
Plane Power Belt Driven Alternator Conversion STC: SA10682SC
Burl's Firewall Battery STC: SA02361AK

I'll edit this post to add more STCs and detail when I get some time.

Scolopax wrote:

AEROPOD wrote:Shameless plug.....

AeroPod Cargo Pod STC#SA00064DE

Great way to maximize the utility of your 185, and maybe 180 if 'Renna can convince me to help with a field approval.

Aeropod, Do you have pictures of your cargo pod?

Tony- if you have a better picture I can re-post. Here is a picture of the AeroPod STC in action on a few 185s.

Sorry Z, no website. We're low tech at Aeropod so far. I'm working on a new STC, so maybe when that gets approved I will put a site together. Here is the fed link though.

rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/294DD54CA41BB98485256CC1007DC75B?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa00064de

My computer just went tango uniform, so I'm recovering from that episode, but if you want more pics let me know and I can dig some up.

Another great mod for skywagons, which happens to be my new STC, is the addition of inspection panels just above the leading edge of the horizontal on the fuselage. I'm hoping for approval in the next 8 weeks. Price has yet to be determined but I anticipate it to be in the 1000-1500 range. I'll add the info here when I get the blessing.