- Holder
- TWMCC Leasing LLC
- Revision
- 6
- Revised
- September 10, 2013
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- CAR 6
- Models
- 1
- Registered
- 6 aircraft
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Models · 1
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 18A | Formerly Air & Space America, Inc., then Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International |
Airworthiness directives · 3
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STCs approved under this data sheet · 16
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
1H17
Revision 6
TWMCC Leasing, LLC
(Air & Space)
18A
September 10, 2013
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 1H17
This data sheet which is part of type certificate No. 1H17 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder TWMCC Leasing, LLC
3101 Airman’s Drive
Ft. Pierce, Florida 34946
Type Certificate Holder Record Umbaugh Aircraft Corporation, Bartow, Florida was original type certificate (TC) holder
for Model 18 approved on September 12, 1961, and the Model 18A approved on May 4,
1965. The Model 18 was later removed from the TC because no production model 18’s
were built.
Umbaugh Aircraft Corporation transferred TC 1H17 to Air & Space Manufacturing, Inc.
on June 2, 1967.
Air & Space Manufacturing, Inc. transferred TC 1H17 to Air & Space America, Inc. on
March 17, 1990.
Air & Space America, Inc. transferred TC 1H17 to Farrington Aircraft Corporation on
July 18, 2011.
Farrington Aircraft Corporation transferred TC 1H17 to Heliplane Aircraft Corporation
International on July 21, 2011.
Heliplane Aircraft Corporation International transferred TC 1H17 to TWMCC Leasing,
LLC on December 12, 2012.
I - Model 18A, 2 PCL Gyroplane, Approved May 4, 1965
Engine Lycoming 0-360-A1D (carburetor setting No. 10-3878)
Fuel 100 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine limits For all operations, 2700 r.p.m. (180 hp.)
Propeller and (a) Hartzell HC-92ZK-8L/L8447A-8
propeller limits Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.: low 11°, high 28°
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
(b) Hartzell Governor F-2
Rotor limits Maximum 370 r.p.m.
Airspeed limits Never exceed 84 m.p.h. (CAS) at 1600 lb.
Never exceed 97 m.p.h. (CAS) at 1800 lb.
C.G. range (+104.0) to (+107.5) at 1800 lb.
(+104.0) to (+109.2) at 1700 lb.
(+105.0) to (+110.0) at 1650 lb.
(+107.0) to (+110.0) at 1550 lb. or less
Straight line variation between points given
1H17 2
104 107 110
1500
1600
1700
1800
LB.
INCHES
Empty weight C.G. range None
Maximum weight 1800 lb.
No. of seats 2 (1 at +52, 1 at +83)
Maximum baggage 100 lb. (+113)
Fuel capacity 28 gal. (+110)
Oil capacity 8 qt. (+142)
See NOTE 1 for data on system fuel and oil.
Rotor blade and For rigging information refer to Maintenance Manual.
control movements
Serial Nos. eligible 18-6 and up
Datum 109.0 inches forward of rotor centroid
Leveling Means Door sill
Certification basis Part 6 of the Civil Air Regulations effective December 20, 1956 as amended by 6-1 thru
6-4; design conditions in FAA letter of July 6, 1960 to Umbaugh Aircraft amended June
15, 1965; flight conditions in Umbaugh Aircraft Report UER 18-219 of July 12, 1961,
and the following exemptions:
No. 177 from compliance with CAR 6.604(f) concerning installation of oil
temperature warning device in main rotor gear box.
No. 183 from compliance with CAR 6.112 (a) as to angle of climb requirements.
Type Certificate No. 1H17 issued September 12, 1961.
Application for Type Certificate dated March 9, 1961.
Production basis None. Prior to original certification of each gyroplane, an FAA representative must
perform a detailed inspection of workmanship, materials, conformity to approved
technical data and a check of flight characteristics.
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 an
FAA Approved Gyroplane Flight Manual dated May 4, 1965, or later FAA approved
revision, is required.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report together with list of equipment included in certificated empty weight and
loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each gyroplane at time of original certification.
The certificated empty weight and corresponding C.G. locations must include unusable fuel and oil of 8 lb.
NOTE 2. The following placard must be displayed in front of an in clear view of the pilots:
"This gyroplane must be operated in compliance with the operating limitations specified in the
FAA Approved Gyroplane Flight Manual."
NOTE 3. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the gyroplane is contained in the manufacturer's
Maintenance Manual provided with each gyroplane. In addition, Transmission Gears, Part Numbers
DS-U18-3015-1 and DS-U18-3015-2 must be visually and magnetic particle inspected every 500 hours.
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