# TCDS A20NM: Viking Air Limited

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Viking Air Limited
- Revision: 0
- Revised: October 3, 1986
- Product: Aircraft, Large Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4c/88/4c88ab74610052197c054245ebfbd4eb14b791ba96b74a6f14a6fed8a75d96ef
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C497D19C9694B72C8525672A0062B5E1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20NM

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- HU-16D

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
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Rev. No. - -
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A20NM
Viking Air
HU-16D
October 3, 1986
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A20NM
This data sheet, which is a part of type certificate No. A20NM 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 Viking Air Limited
#9 - 9600 Canora Road
Sidney, B.C.
Canada V8L 4R1
Model HU-16D (Transport - Restricted Category) Approved October 3, 1986
Engines 2 Wright R1820-76D
Fuel Grade 100/130 Minimum Grade Aviation Gasoline
Engine limits See NAVAIR 01-85AC-1
Propeller 2 Each Hamilton Standard 43D50-613-7007B-7
Propeller pitch settings See NAVWEPS 01-85AB-2
Airspeed limits See NAVAIR 01-85AC-1
C.G. range See NAVAIR 01-85AC-1
Datum See NAVAIR 1B-40, Chart E
Maximum gross weight See NAVAIR 01-85AC-1
Maximum landing weight See NAVAIR 01-85AC-1
Leveling means See NAVAIR 01-1B-40, Chart E
Minimum crew Two (pilot and copilot)
Cargo capacity See NAVAIR 01-1B-40, Chart E
Fuel capacity See NAVAIR 01-85AC-1
Oil capacity See NAVAIR 01-85AC-1
Control surface movements See NAVWEPS 01-85AB-2
Serial Nos. eligible 137915
Certification basis Federal Aviation Regulations FAR 21.25(a)(2) Amendments 21-1 through 21-56
effective February 8, 1982.  Type Certificate No. A20NM issued for the purpose of
hauling cargo.

A20NM 2
Date of application July 10, 1986
Production basis None.  No airplane may be produced under this approval.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in each type airplane for certification.  In
addition, the Flight Manual, NAVAIR 01-85AC-1, is required.
NOTE 1. This approval applies to the basic HU-16D airplane modified in accordance with Viking Air Ltd. Drawing
Numbers VAL 16-001, VAL 16-002, VAL 16-003, and VAL 16-004.
NOTE 2. Current weight and balance information including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight and
loading instructions, must be in each airplane at time of original airworthiness certification and at all times
thereafter.  The airplane must be loaded in accordance with NAVAIR 01-1B-40.
NOTE 3. The airplane must be serviced and maintained in accordance with U.S. Navy NAVWEPS 01-85AB- 2.
NOTE 4. Prior to obtaining an original airworthiness certificate:
A. The airplane must satisfactorily pass an inspection for conformity, with U.S. Navy Document NAVWEPS
01-85AB-2 for possible hidden damage, and for workmanship and materials used in making any repairs
and/or alterations.
B. The maintenance, overhaul, and modification records must be reviewed for changes made by the military
services that may affect the airworthiness of the airplane. Modifications and changes of equipment which
affect the safety or performance of the airplane must be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
C. Conduct an inspection of the engine support structures to verify their structural integrity.
D. Conduct an inspection of the engine generator cables to verify their airworthiness.
E. Conduct an eddy current inspection of the jack pad holes in accordance with T.O. 1U- 16(H)B-513 dated
November 4, 1969.  There must be no evidence of cracks or corrosion. This inspection must be repeated at
intervals not to exceed 200 flight hours.
F. This aircraft is not equipped or approved for operation with a JATO system.
G. The Viking Air Data Plate must be installed on the interior compartment wheel well.
NOTE 5. Airplane Serial Number 137915 is life-limited to 6500 flight hours.
NOTE 6. Placard the aircraft that the APU is restricted to ground use only.
NOTE 7. Carriage of hazardous materials is prohibited unless compliance is shown with applicable regulations in Code
of Regulations Title 49, Part 175.
NOTE 8. The following note must be placed under "exceptions" on all Export Certificates of Airworthiness for this
airplane.  "This airplane is type certificated in the restricted category and may not meet the applicable
airworthiness code as provided by Annex 8 to the Convention of International Civil Aviation."
NOTE 9. Flight in known icing is prohibited.
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```

## ADs

None name its models.

## STCs approved under this data sheet (1)

- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.

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