# TCDS A00080CE: Blackshape S.p.A.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Blackshape S.p.A.
- Revision: 0
- Revised: June 21, 2024
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 21, Part 21
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/91/76/9176b7250f44830e68730b373e6ec3716bc62b02a83d3593c8d6e21b2349563c
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID148795539720240625130415.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00080CE

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- BK160-200

## What the data sheet says

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

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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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