- Holder
- Boeing Defense & Space Group
- Revision
- 8
- Revised
- May 15, 1971
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Models
- 4
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 4
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 44B | Formerly The Boeing Company, Vertol Division | |
| 44A | Formerly The Boeing Company, Vertol Division | |
| 42A | Formerly The Boeing Company, Vertol Division | |
| 42B | Formerly The Boeing Company, Vertol Division |
Airworthiness directives · 9
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
AD 68-06-01Transmission Drive ShaftAD 64-27-04Wood Rotor Blade Root SocketAD 64-19-06Spiral Bevel Pinion GearsAD 60-23-05Bellcrank Assembly RetirementAD 58-20-04Clutch Coupling ReplacementAD 59-09-04Fan Disc AssemblyAD 59-19-02Engine Cooling Fan AssemblyAD 59-20-01Spar Weight Assembly StrapsAD 60-10-10Rotor Blade Retirement
Registered aircraft
Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
STCs approved under this data sheet · 6
STC SH3319NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the
Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,STC SR02704SEInstallation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lightsSTC SR00359BOInstallation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.STC SR02394AKReplacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systemSTC SA4005NMPrecise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control SystemSTC SA4302NMInstallation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.
What the data sheet says
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Rev No. 8 - - - -
Reformatted 10/93.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
1H12
Revision 8
VERTOL
(H21B, H-21C) 42A,
42B
44A, 44B
15 May 1971
HELICOPTER SPECIFICATION NO. 1H12
Type Certificate Holder The Boeing Company
Vertol Division
Boeing Center
P.O. Box 16858
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19142
I - Model 42A, 42B, 17-21 PLCH, Approved April 10, 1957; Model 44A, 44B, 17-21 PLCH, Approved February 26, 1958.
(See NOTE 7 for military versions and Items 207 and 208 for float gears)
The Model 44 series is similar to the Model 42 series except for rotor system, powerplant installation and minor structural
changes.
Engine Wright R1820-103 (See Item 101 for optional engines)
Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine limits Low Ratio Supercharger
MP
HP RPM IN HG ALT.
Maximum Continuous 1275 2500 47.5 S.L.
Maximum Continuous 1275 2500 46.0 3300
Take-Off (five min) 1425 2700 52.5 S.L.
Take-Off (five min) 1425 2700 51.5 2300
(Straight line manifold pressure variation with altitude shown)
Rotor Limits Maximum 330
Minimum 237. See NOTE 3 for required placard.
Airspeed limits Maximum never exceed speed
Models 42A, 42B: 107 knots CAS (110 knots IAS)
Models 44A, 44B: 108 knots CAS (110 knots IAS)
Center of Gravity See NOTE 3 for required placard.
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C.G. range Models 42A, 42B: (319.0) to (348.0) at 14,000 lb.
(319.0) to (360.5) at 11,500 lb. or less
Models 44A, 44B: (319.0) to (350.0) at 14,350 lb.
(Forward C.G. limit (318.0) at 13,400 lb. or less
(318.0) to (360.5) at 11,500 lb. or less
(Straight line variation between points given.)
1 4 0 0 0
1 1 5 0 0
42 A, 42 B
A irc r aft
W e igh t
(lb . )
In ch es A ft of D atu m
1 4 3 5 0
1 1 5 0 0
4 4 A , 4 4 B
A ir c ra ft
W eig ht
(lb. )
Inc h es A ft o f D a tum
1 3 4 0 0
Empty Weight C.G. Range None
Maximum weight Models 42A, 42B: 14,000 lb.
Models 44A, 44B: 14,350 lb.
See NOTE 3 for restrictions above 8000 ft.
Number of Seats 17-21
Pilot and copilot (84.0)
Passengers:
42A, 44A: See Item 402
42B, 44B: 1 at (121), 1 at (132), 2 at (170), 2 at (204),
2 at (238), 2 at (272), 2 at (306), 2 at (340),
1 at (353).
Maximum Baggage800 lb. (432) (44B only). See NOTE 5 for cargo capacity.
Fuel capacity 300 gal. (See NOTE 6 for usable fuel)
Oil capacity 42A, 42B: 26 gal. (540)
44A, 42B: 13 gal. (540)
Rotor Blade Movements For rigging information refer to Maintenance Manual.
Serial Nos. Eligible 1 and up
Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in
(CAR 6, the following items of equipment must also be installed:
102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 201(a), 202(a), 205(a), 206(a),
301(a), 302(a), 303, 401(a) for 42A and B, 401(b) for 44A and B.
Specifications Pertinent to All Models
Datum 100 Inches forward of forward rotor centerline
Leveling Means Plumb bob from top of main cabin door frame (rear) to plate on door sill.
Certification Basis Type Certificate No. 1H12 (CAR 6, January 15, 1951 and Amendments
6-1 through 6-7) The Model 44B is eligible for scheduled air carrier
operation subject to the operations specifications.
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Production basis None. Prior to original certification of each helicopter manufactured,
a FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship,
materials, and conformity with the approved technical data and
a check of flight characteristics.
Equipment:
Engine and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System
101. Engines
(a) Wright 977C9HD1 (same limitations as for R1820-103)
(Not eligible for high blower operation)
(b) Wright 977C9HD2 (same limitations as for R1820-103)
(Not eligible for high blower operation)
(c) Wright 977C9HD3 (same limitations as for R1820-103
(Not eligible for high blower operation)
102. Starter Model AN4116R3B 28 lb. (509)
103. Fuel pump, engine-driven, Model AN4101-1 2 lb. (502)
104. Fuel pump, boost, Pesco BR5D 9 lb. (391)
105. Oil cooler, engine, Harrison Radiator Model AP26AU24 24 lb. (507)
106. Oil cooler, transmission, Harrison Radiator
Model AP22AU11-04 19 lb. (459)
107. Hydraulic pump, New York Airbrake Model 68261 8 lb. (102)
Landing Gear
201. Two main wheel-brake assemblies, 24x7.7, Type VII
(a) Goodyear 49 lb. (398)
Wheel Assembly No. 531031
Brake Assembly No. 9530721
202. (a) Two main wheel 10-ply rating tires, 24x7.7,
Type VII, with regular tubes 50 lb. (398)
205. Nose wheel assembly, 7.50-10, Type III
(a) Goodyear Wheel Assembly No. 53075IM 9 lb. (103)
206. (a) Nose wheel 6-ply rating tire, 7.50-10,
Type III, with regular tubes 13 lb. (103)
207. Salvage flotation gear installation in accordance
with Vertol Dwg. No. 22L3438.
Item 401(e) required for this installation (44 only).
208. Fixed flotation gear installation in accordance
with Vertol Dwg. No. 04L3100A. Use act. wt. change
Item 401(f) or (k) required with this installation.
Electrical Equipment
301. Generator
(a) 8 v, 400 amp. General Electric Type 121D882
Model 2CM76C4 61 lb. (511)
302. Battery
(a) 28V, 36 amp. hr. Model AN3150A 80 lb. (365)
303. Two inverters
(a) 250 V.A. AN3532-1 18 lb. (427)
(b) 500 V.A. AN3535-1 24 lb. (427)
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Interior Equipment
401. (a) CAA Approved Helicopter Flight Manual dated July 1, 1957. (This issue supersedes issued dated April 10,
1957) Required for Models 42A and B.
(b) CAA Approved Helicopter Flight Manual dated February 26, 1958 revised October 13, 1960. Required for
Models 44A and B.
(c) Supplement No. 1 dated February 26, 1958, revised July 11, 1958 to CAA Approved Model 44 Helicopter Flight
Manual. Contains operational information for Item 603.
(d) Supplement No. 2 dated February 26, 1958, revised July 11, 1958 to CAA Approved Model 44 Helicopter Flight
Manual. Contains operational information for Item 604.
(e) Supplement No. 4 dated April 4, 1958 to CAA Approved Model 44 Helicopter Flight Manual. Required when
Item 207 is installed.
(f) Supplement No. 3 dated April 25, 1958, revised May 2, 1958 to CAA Approved Model 44 Helicopter Flight
Manual. Required when Item 208 is installed.
(g) Supplement No. 5 dated July 11, 1958, revised January 29, 1959 to CAA Approved Model 44 Helicopter Flight
Manual. Contains operational information for Item 605.
(h) Supplement No. 6 dated December 5, 1958 to CAA Approved Model 44 Helicopter Flight Manual. Required
when Item 606 is installed.
(i) Supplement No. 2 dated January 29, 1959 to CAA Approved Model 42 Helicopter Flight Manual. Required
when Item 606 is installed.
(j) Supplement No. 7 dated June 9, 1960 revised August 31, 1960 to CAA Approved Model 44 Helicopter Flight
Manual. Required when Item 607 is installed.
(k) Supplement No. 3 dated November 25, 1960 to CAA Approved Model 42 Helicopter Flight Manual. Required
when Item 208 installed.
402. Bench seats installed in accordance with Vertol Dwg. No. 42E4020
(42A and 44A only)
(a) Two place seat 6 lb. (170)
(b) Three place seat 9 lb. (200)
(c) Three place seat 9 lb. (220)
(d) Three place seat 9 lb. (260)
(e) Three place seat 9 lb. (279)
(f) Three place seat 9 lb. (319)
(g) Two place seat 6 lb. (352)
Miscellaneous Equipment (not listed above)
601. Cargo sling installation (4500 lb.) in accordance with Vertol Dwg. No. 42E5501
See NOTE 4 for operating limitations. (Model 42A only)
602. Hoist installation in accordance with Vertol Dwg. No. 22E6030 (250 lb.), 22E6061 (400 lb.) or 22E6030 and
42E6078 (400 lb.)
See NOTE 4 for operating limitations. (Model 42A only)
603. Cargo sling installation (5000 lb.) in accordance with Vertol Dwg. No. 42E5501.
See NOTE 4 for operating limitations. (44A only)
604. Hoist installation (600 lb.) in accordance with Vertol Dwg. No. 08E6001. See
NOTE 4 for operating limitations. (44A only)
605. Towing installation in accordance with Vertol Dwg. No. 04E7058 or 04E7059.
See NOTE 4 for operating limitations. (44 only)
606. Pitch Damper installation in accordance with Vertol Dwg. No. 04C1900. Item 401(h) or 401(i) required with this
installation. Use actual weight change.
607. Three (3) Axis Stability Augmentation System installed in accordance with Vertol Dwg. 04C0001. Item 401(j)
required with this installation. (44 only). Use actual weight change.
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NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report, including list of equipment included in certificated weight empty, and loading
instructions must be in each helicopter at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter. When
changes are made to the helicopter which affect weight and balances, refer to the Flight Manual for instructions.
NOTE 2. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the helicopter including retirement time of critical components
is contained in the maintenance manual provided with each helicopter. The values of retirement or service life
cannot be increased without FAA engineering approval.
NOTE 3. The following placards must be displayed in the instrument panel in full view of the pilot:
(a) "This helicopter must be operated in compliance with the operating limitations specified in the CAA Approved
Helicopter Flight Manual."
(b) "Never exceed speeds. Variation of Vne with altitude and rpm.
ALT Vne IAS Knots
2500 rpm 2400 rpm 2300 rpm
S.L. 110 101 93
2000 97 89 81
4000 85 77 69
6000 73 65 -
8000 60 60 -
10,000 60 60 -
Maximum gross weight above 8000 ft. is 12,500 lbs."
NOTE 4. The cargo sling (Items 601, 603), hoist (Items 602, 604) and towing installation (Item 605) are special purpose
equipment and are to be operated in accordance with the limitations described in CAR 8. Information concerning
the operating limitations is also contained in the Helicopter Flight Manual.
NOTE 5. The cabin floor area is structurally satisfactory for a uniformly distributed loading of 130 psf. when used for cargo
purposes.
NOTE 6. Fuel and oil capacities as indicated are total capacities. The fuel tank capacity includes unusable fuel of 3.6 gal.
which must be included in the empty weight.
NOTE 7. Prior to civil certification of any military version of the Model 42 series information regarding eligibility and
modifications to be accomplished should be obtained from Vertol.
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