Piper PA-16 Clipper — Supplemental Type Certificate

This document is a historical chronology published by the FAA, covering significant events in aviation from 1926 to 1996. It provides a timeline of important milestones, legislation, and developments in the aviation industry, including the establishment of regulations, the introduction of new technologies, and key figures in aviation history. While it does not focus exclusively on the Piper PA-16 Clipper, it includes relevant historical context that may be of interest to pilots and aviation enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the evolution of aviation regulations and practices that would have affected all aircraft, including the Clipper.

• The Air Commerce Act of 1926 established regulations for civil aviation in the U.S.
• The first airworthiness inspection of an aircraft occurred in December 1926.
• The Aeronautics Branch was created to oversee aviation safety and regulations.
• Air mail services significantly contributed to the growth of the airline industry.
• Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in 1927 marked a pivotal moment in aviation history.