Two STC for the FALCO XL

Flight Structures was delighted to receive confirmation of the upgraded Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for the FALCO XL from the Civil Aviation Authority of NZ.

The FALCO XL was originally developed in 2011 when Andy Stevenson identified the need for an aircraft with a hopper with greater capacity, larger opening and greater endurance to suit the Farmers Air terrain around Gisborne and the East Coast.  Since the development and issue of the original STC, several Falcos have been in operation up and down NZ. But up until now, the FALCO upgrade was only embodied on older aircraft that were converted to agricultural use.  The 2020 STC allow for embodiment in brand new aircraft with the partnership with the OEM, Pacific Aerospace Ltd.

The STC are both owned by Andy Stevenson Aviation. Partners on this significant project include Flight Structures Ltd, Andy Stevenson Aviation, Pacific Aerospace Ltd, and Hamilton Aero Maintenance. Flight Structures role was to lead the design, certification and liaison with the CAANZ.

The FALCO XL has a 3000L Hopper with a  hydraulically actuated hopper lid, hydraulic gatebox, and a wire strike kit.  The payload is 2200 kg and the aircraft has full factory airframe support.

If you are interested in more information about the FALCO XL please contact Andy Stevenson on +64 212 463 355 or andy@asal.co.nz

Thank you to David Roberts from Pacific Aerospace Ltd for the photos.