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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A00080CE
Revision 0
Blackshape S.p.A.
BK 160-200
June 21, 2024
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. A00080CE
This Data Sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. A00080CE 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 Blackshape S.p.A.
S.S. 16 km 841 +900 Z.I.
70043 Monopoli (BARI)
Italy
Type Certificate Holder Record -/-
I. Model BK 160-200 (Special Class), Approved June 21, 2024
Engine Textron Lycoming IO-320 D1B, TCDS 1E12
Fuel AVGAS 100 or 100LL minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine Limits Maximum take-off and maximum continuous: 160 SHP/2700 RPM
Propeller Hartzell Raptor series
Hub: 3C1-L675A1
Governor: S-1-78
Blades: 76C03-7
No. of Blades: 3
Type Certificate: TCDS IM.P.137
Propeller Limits Diameter 69. 0 in. (1.75 m)
Airspeed Limits Never Exceed Speed VNE 172 KCAS
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed V NO 148 KCAS
Design Manoeuvring Speed V A 122 KCAS
Maximum Flap Fully Extended Speed V FE-LND 100 KCAS
Maximum Flap Take-Off Speed V FE-T/O 110 KCAS
Max. Landing Gear Extended Speed V LE 110 KCAS
Max. Landing Gear Operating Speed V LO 110 KCAS
Maximum Weight Take-Off 1874 lbs. (850 kg)
Landing 1874 lbs. (850 kg)
Center of Gravity (C.G.) Range Forward C.G. (aft of datum)
up to 1686 lbs. (765 kg) 34.2 in. (0.868 m)
up to 1874 lbs. (850 kg) 36.3 in. (0.923 m)
Varying Linearly with weight in between
Rear C.G. (aft of datum)
at 1874 lbs. (850 kg) 39.3 in. (0.998 m)
Empty Weight C.G. Range None
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Reference Datum Composite Bulkhead Surface
Leveling Means Plumb Composite Bulkhead Surface
Minimum Crew 1 pilot (Front seat)
Number of Seats 2 (43.3 in. (1.1 m) and 78.7 in. (2.0 m) aft of datum)
Maximum Baggage 73 lbs. (33 kg) total in baggage area behind rear seat
at 98.4 in. (2.5 m) aft of datum
Fuel Capacity T otal capacity: 34 gal. (129 liters)
Usable fuel in the system: 30 gal. (113.5 liters)
Unusable fuel in the system: 4 gal. (15 liters)
Oil Capacity Minimum 4 qts (3.78 liters)
Maximum 8 qts (7.57 liters)
Maximum Operational Altitude 11500 ft (3505 m) Density altitude
Control Surface Movements Aileron 14°±1° upward 13°±1° downward
Elevator 25°±1° upward 8°±1° downward
Trim tab 4°±1° upward 30°±2° downward
Rudder 25°±2° left 25°±2° right
Flap Take-off: 15°±1°
Landing: 30°±2°
Serial Numbers Eligible Each individual aircraft manufactured under this type certificate mus t be
accompanied by a n Export C ertificate of Airworthiness as noted below under
“Import Requirements” when an application for a U.S. airworthiness certificate
is made.
Model BK 160-200 - serial number XXX and subsequent
Import Requirements A U.S. airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of the Italian
Certificate of Airworthiness for Export signed by a representative of the Italian
Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) on behalf of the European Community,
containing the following statement: ‘The aircraft covered by this certificate has
been examined, and found to comply with U.S. 14 CFR Part 21.17(b) covered
under U.S. Type Certificate No. A00080CE and to be in a condition for safe
operation.’
Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement to verify eligibility for import into the
United States of both new and used aircraft based on the scop e of the agreement,
to identify any required statements by the exporting authority on the export
certificate of a irworthiness (or equivalent document), and for procedures for
coordinating exceptions to conformity statements on these documents. Refer to
FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft, for requirements for
issuance of an airworthiness certificate for imported aircraft.
Certification Basis 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 21 § 21.29, § 21.183(c) and Special
Class provisions of § 21.17(b) --
1) EASA CS-VLA, Amendment 1, dated March 5, 2009 and additional
requirements adopted by the FAA and identified in FAA “Policy for Type
Certification of Very Light Airplanes as a Special Class of Aircraft” (88
FR 70344, October 11, 2023) for Advanced Avionic Displays, Night-VFR
Operations, Increased Maximum Certificated Takeoff Weight and Increased
Stall Speed, and Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
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BK 160-200 specific airworthiness criteria issued February 16, 2024, and
published in Docket No. FAA-2022-1135 in Federal Register 89 FR 37,
February 23, 2024.
Additional Requirements for Advanced Avionic Displays for this model:
14 CFR part 23 § 23.1307 at amendment 23-49, “Miscellaneous Equipment”.
14 CFR part 23 § 23.1311 at amendment 23-62, “Electronic Display
Instrument Systems”
14 CFR part 23 § 23.1321 at amendment 23-49, “Arrangement and visibility”
14 CFR part 23 § 23.1359 at amendment 23-49, “Electrical System Fire
Protection”.
Additional Requirements for Night-VFR Operations. (88 FR 70344, October
11, 2023):
VLA.005, VLA.010, VLA.015, VLA.020, VLA.025, VLA.030, VLA.035,
VLA.040, VLA.045, VLA.050, VLA.055, VLA.060, VLA.065, VLA.070,
VLA.075, VLA.080, VLA.085, VLA.090, VLA.095, VLA.100, VLA.105
Additional Requirements for Increased maximum Certificated Takeoff
Weight and Increased Stall Speed. (88 FR 70344, October 11, 2023):
VLA.110, VLA.115, VLA.120, VLA.125, VLA.130, VLA.135, VLA.140,
VLA.145, VLA.150, VLA.155, VLA.160, VLA.165, VLA.170, VLA.175,
VLA.180, VLA.185, VLA.190, VLA.195, VLA.200, VLA.205, VLA.210
Additional Requirements for Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. (88 FR
70344, October 11, 2023):
V LA.215
2) 14 CFR Part 36 effective November 18, 1969, including Amendments 36-1
through 36-31
3) No Special Conditions
4) No Equivalent Level of Safety
5) No Exemptions
6) Approved for Day-Night VFR only.
7) Airplane is not approved for flight into known icing or forecasted icing.
Type Certificate No. A00080CE was issued June 21, 2024
Date of Application for Type Certificate was January 15, 2020.
Production Basis. No FAA production certificate.
BK 160-200 airplanes, all serial numbers, are produced under production
approval Ref. IT.21G.0051, issued by the Italian aviation authority ENAC.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness
regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for
airworthiness certification.
In addition, the following items of equipment are required:
Ref.: Section 6 of BK 160-200 FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Doc. No.
BCV-00-38-06 Revision 1, dated June 14, 2022, or later EASA (on behalf of
FAA) approved revision.
Service Information Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA):
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• Service bulletins,
• Structural repair manuals,
• Vendor manuals,
• Aircraft flight manuals, and
• Overhaul and maintenance manuals.
The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type
design data only unless one of the following conditions exists:
• The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the
FAA approved manuals; or
• The documents make an acoustical or emissions changes to this product’s
U.S. type certificate as defined in 14 CFR § 21.93.
The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these
documents. The FAA may delegate on case-by-case to EASA to approve on
behalf of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case it will be
noted on the document.
Available documents for the BK 160-200 are:
Aircraft Flight Manual:
• Blackshape BK 160-200 Doc. No. BCV-00-38-06 Revision 1, dated
June 14, 2022, or later approved revisions. (NOTE 2)
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA):
• Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) Document Blackshape
BK 160-200 Doc. No. BCV-00-39-02 Revision 2, dated January 19,
2023, or later approved revisions. (NOTE 3)
NOTES
NOTE 1. A current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in the
certificated empty weight and loading instructions, when necessary, must be
provided for each aircraft at the time of original certification.
The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity location must
include full oil and unusable fuel.
NOTE 2. All required placards are contained in Chapter 2 of the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) No. BCV-00-38-06 Revision 1, dated June 14, 2022, or later approved
revisions and must be installed in the appropriate locations. Revisions to this
report may be approved by EASA on behalf of the FAA, unless they are changes
to the limitation section. These changes require FAA approval for the US
version.
NOTE 3. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and Service Life Limited components
is included in the Airplane Maintenance Manual Doc. No. BCV-00-39-02
Revision 2, dated January 19, 2023. All revisions to the Airworthiness
Limitations Section must be approved by both the EASA and the FAA.
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