What type of certification would apply to a cessna 180 that I would install a turbine on without going for a stc, possibly experimental?
It depends on the reason for the “experimental”. There is no such category as simply “experimental”. You have to have a reason. “Research and Development”, “Air Racing”, “Exhibition” are three subcategories that might be valid. If you do not wish to obtain an STC to fly it legally as a standard category aircraft, then the information contained in FAA Order 8130.27 covers a great deal of the information you need to know. This document has been replaced by FAA Order 8130.2d, but the basic information from 8130.27 still is applicable. You can view a copy of 8130.27 at: FAA Order 8130.27 I believe that the aircraft may fall into the requirements of a “Group II” aircraft or “Group IV”, based on the turbine conversion, and what your local FSDO interpretation is. As always, talk to your local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) before attemping any such modification. They are the ones who have controlling interest in your area, and would be proscribing any new operating limitations, s
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