# TCDS 1H13: Centerpointe Aerospace Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Centerpointe Aerospace Inc.
- Revision: 10
- Revised: September 19, 2019
- Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft
- Certification basis: CAR 7
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6e/c7/6ec7906e790ee16397b39b5d774ce9a19647768ebebeeadec19ada408274d004
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5910D8785293A7186258567003A95DA.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1H13

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- S62A

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
Page No. 1 2 
Rev. No. 8 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
1H13 
Revision 10 
Centerpointe Aerospace Inc.
 S62A 
September 19, 2019 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO.  1H13 
This da
ta sheet which is a part of type certificate No.  1H13 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for 
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Air Regulations.  
Type C
ertificate Holder Centerpointe Aerospace Inc.
279 Blackland Road 
Royse City, TX 75189 
Type Certificate Holder Record California Helicopter Airways Inc. became Centerpointe Aerospace Inc. on September 19, 2019. 
I - Model S-62A (Amphibious Transport Helicopter), approved June 30, 1960. 
Engine G
eneral Electric CT58-100-1, or CT58-100-2, or CT58-110-1 or CT58-110-2.  See 
engine nameplate and/or General Electric Bulletin CT58 No.  45 and revisions thereto 
for appropriate derated fuel control part numbers. 
Fuel Avi
ation Kerosene JP4 or JP5 (General Electric Co. Spec. No. F9134A). 
Engine
 limits Sea level static 
Shaft Power Power 
Turbine 
HP Turbine R.P.M. Gas Gen. R.P.M. Inlet (T5)°F 
Takeoff 730 20960 (100%Nf) 26300 (100%NG) 1165 
Maximum continuous 671 20960 (100%Nf) 25600 ( 97%NG) 1105 
Maximum transient 1250 
Starting 1200 
Takeoff a
nd Maximum continuous horsepower ratings are normally obtained at power 
turbine speed of 20340 r.p.m. (97%Nf) and 19500 r.p.m. (93%Nf) respectively. 
Rotor Lim
its Maximum 245 r.p.m. (Dual tachometer reading 107%) 
Minimum 170 r.p.m. (Dual tachometer reading  75%) 
Airspe
ed limits (IAS) Vne (never exceed) 109 m.p.h. (95 knots) (See NOTE 6). 
Center of G
ravity 
(C.G.) range (+249.0) to (+262.0) 
Empty
 weight  
Center of Gravity 
C.G. range None 
Datum 252 i
n. forward of main rotor centroid. 
Leveli
ng means Plumb line from top of main cabin door frame. 
Maxim
um weight 7500 lb.  (See NOTE 6 for higher weight). 
Maxim
um Crew 1 (Pilot) 
10
Sikorsky Aircraft transferred TC 1H13 to California Helicopter Airways Inc. on May 06, 2015.

1H13 2 
 
 Maximum Passengers 19, limited by emergency exit requirements. 
 
 Maximum Baggage None (See NOTE 3 for cargo). 
 
 Fuel capacity 187 gal.  (+252) 
 
 Oil capacity 2.5 gal.  (+174) 
  See NOTE 1 for data on system fuel and oil. 
 
 Rotor Blade and 
 Control Movements For rigging information, refer to Maintenance Manual. 
 
 Serial Nos. eligible 62001 through 62003, 62005 through 62007, 62009 through 62016, 62020, 62027,  
  62028, 62031, 62033, 62058 through 62060, 62062, 62063, 62078, 62079, 62080,  
  62081, 62105, 62106, 62107, 62108, 62121, 62122, 62123, 62124. 
 
 Certification Basis CAR 7, August 1, 1956 (Category B) including Amendment 7-1, 7.203 and 7.612(2)(4)  
  of Amendment 7-4, 6.246 of Amendment 6.2 to CAR 6, December 20, 1956, and  
  Exemption No.  100 dated June 30, 1960.  Type Certificate No.  1H13 issued June 30,  
  1960.  Date of Application for Type Certificate January 31, 1958. 
 
 Production Basis Production Certificate No.  105. 
 
 Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations  
  (see certification basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification.  In addition the  
  following items of equipment are required: 
  (a) FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual. 
  
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and  
 loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each helicopter at the time of original  
 certification.  The certificated empty weight and corresponding C.G. locations must include undrainable oil  
 of 0.8 lb.  (+174) and unusable fuel of 21 lb.  (+252). 
 
NOTE 2. The following placard must be displayed in front of and in clear view of the pilot: 
  "THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING  
  LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL." 
 
NOTE 3. The cabin floor area between stations 180 and 348 is structurally satisfactory for a uniformly distributed  
 loading of 175 p.s.f. when used for cargo purposes, with the following limitations.  The areas between  
 stations 276 and 312 and stations 312 to 348 are each limited to a maximum of 1200 lb.  The maximum  
 total floor load permitted is 2400 lb. 
 
NOTE 4. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the helicopter including retirement time of critical  
 components is contained in the Sikorsky S62A Maintenance Manual provided with each helicopter.   
 Sikorsky publication No.  SA4045-22 revision dated March 26, 1982, Maintenance Manual Model S62A  
 helicopter, is applicable to the Sikorsky Model S62A helicopter.  The values of retirement or service life  
 cannot be increased without FAA engineering approval. 
 
NOTE 5. The cargo sling and hoist are special purpose equipment and are to be operated in accordance with the  
 limitations described in FAR 133.  Additional operating limitations are also contained in revised Rotorcraft  
 Flight Manual Supplements No.  3 (September 27, 1972), 6 (September 27, 1972), and 7 (September 27,  
 1972). 
 
NOTE 6. The S62A is eligible for a gross weight of 7900 lb.  when modified in accordance with Sikorsky Kit  
 Drawing S6207-45100.  Serial Nos.  62021 and up have been modified by the manufacturer in production.   
 Supplement No.  10 dated July 3, 1963, to the FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual is required.  The  
 Vne (never exceed) speed is 101 m.p.h. (88 knots) IAS. 
 
 
...END...
```

## ADs (10, in force first)

- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 81-06-53 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-06-53-R1): Rotor Brake Discs · Sikorsky S62A. Effective Feb 18, 1982
- [AD 66-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-04-03): Main Rotor Blades · Orlando Helicopter Airways HRS-1/CH-19, HRS-3/H-19B, S-55 and 3 more. Effective Apr 27, 1976
- [AD 76-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-06-01): Hydraulic Pumps · Erickson Air-Crane S-64A, S-64E, S-64F and 12 more. Effective Mar 24, 1976
- [AD 75-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-04-02): Main Rotor Spindles · Orlando Helicopter Airways CH-19E, H-19A, H-19D and 8 more. Effective Feb 19, 1975
- [AD 71-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-26-03): Servo Support Bracket · Sikorsky S-55 and S62A. Effective Dec 30, 1971
- [AD 70-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-12-04): Main Rotor Shaft Cracks · Sikorsky S-55, S-55B, S-55C and 1 more. Effective Jun 17, 1970
- [AD 65-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-08-02): Main Rotor Blades · Orlando Helicopter Airways HRS-1/CH-19, HRS-3/H-19B, S-55 and 11 more. Effective Apr 9, 1965
- [AD 63-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-17-06): Input Shaft Helical Gears · Sikorsky S62A. Effective Aug 2, 1963
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Sikorsky S62A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-s62a): 0 aircraft (registry code 8142202)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (11)

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Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SH1790SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1790SW): Foxtronics/Tramm BTI-600 nickel cadmium battery temperature.. FoxCart GSE, LLC
- [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SR00988AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00988AT-D): Installation and operation of Enviro R134a cooling system.. East Coast Avionics, Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SH3787NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3787NM): Removal of two seats to establish a nine seat configuration.. Rogers Helicopters, Inc
- [STC SH3785NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3785NM): An approval of increased take off and landing density altitude limits for hover in ground effect(H.O.G.E.) and hover out of ground effect (H.O.G.E.) at reduced gross weights. (S-62A amphibious transport helicopter). Rogers Helicopters, Inc
- [STC SH155WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH155WE): Installation of battery temperature monitor system.. K S Avionics, Inc
- [STC SH196WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH196WE): Installation of 10 (ten) passenger interior arrangement.. Briles Wing & Heli Inc

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