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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET
TCDS NUMBER E00085EN
REVISION: 3
GE Honda Aero Engines
MODELS:
HF120
DATE: October 7, 2024
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate Number E00085EN) and
other approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft
in accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations, provided they are
installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
TYPE CERTIFICATE (TC) HOLDER: GE Honda Aero Engines
2987 Tucker Street
Burlington, NC 27215
MODELS: HF120
TYPE The HF120 engine is a dual rotor, medium bypass ratio turbofan with a single stage fan, 2-stage
low pressure compressor, single stage radial flow high pressure compressor, single annular
reverse flow combustor, single stage high pressure turbine, 2-stage low pressure turbine, lobed
exhaust mixer, and a full authority digital engine control (FADEC).
RATINGS (see NOTE 1)
Maximum Continuous at sea level,
static thrust, lb
-H1A configuration
2057
1922
Takeoff 5-minute (see NOTE 13)
at sea level, static thrust, lb
-H1A configuration
2095
2037
Flat rating ambient temperature
for Takeoff and Maximum
Continuous
77°F/25°C
COMPONENTS /
CONFIGURATIONS
For information regarding
components and engine
configuration, refer to the
approved parts list:
Fuel Pump Metering Unit
Motive Flow
24100-Q0A
Full Authority Digital Engine
Control (FADEC)
Hardware 34100-Q0A
FADEC Software OS 34211-Q0A
FADEC Software AS 34221-Q0A
Ignition System
One ignition unit
Two igniter plugs
31311-Q0A
31111-Q0A
TCDS E00085EN PAGE 2
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS (in)
Length (fan duct front flange to
aft end of rear fan duct) 59.5 in
Width (maximum envelope) 25.8 in
Height (maximum envelope) 30.5 in
WEIGHT (DRY) (lbs)
Includes basic engine, basic
engine accessories, and
optional equipment as listed
in the manufacturer’s engine
specifications.
466 lbs
CENTER OF GRAVITY
LOCATIONS (in)
(Engine only)
Station (axial) 207.6 in
Waterline 99.9 in
Buttline 97.5 in
FUEL Refer to HF120 Service Bulletin 73-0001 and its latest revision for detailed information pertaining to fuels
and additives. This Service Bulletin lists the eligible fuels and additives conforming to GE Aviation
Specification D50TF2 (Class A and C only).
OIL Refer to HF120 Service Bulletin 79-0001 and its latest revision for detailed information pertaining to Type 2
oils. This Service Bulletin lists the approved oils conforming to GE Aviation Specification D50TF1.
CERTIFICATION BASIS
HF120
• 14 CFR Part 33, effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 33-1 through 33-30.
• 14 CFR Part 34,effective September 10, 1990, as amended by 34-1 through 34-7A. See NOTE 11
for detailed summary of the certification basis for fuel venting and exhaust emissions.
• Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Findings:
ELOS No. TC2596EN-E-P-1 to 14 CFR § 21.21 and 33.68(b)
TYPE CERTIFICATE E00085EN
MODELS APPLICATION DATE ISSUED/AMENDED
HF120 February 27, 2007 December 13, 2013
PRODUCTION BASIS
HF120
Production Certificate numbers 347CE and 108
TCDS E00085EN PAGE 3
NOTES
NOTE 1. ENGINE RATINGS
Guaranteed performance is based on sea level static (SLS) standard day conditions with a referee
cowl system and with the items listed below.
• Specified fuel that has an average lower heating value of 18,576 BTU/lb
• No loading of the accessory drive pads
• No high pressure (HP) extraction for motive flow
• No air bleed from customer ports
• No anti-icing bleed
• No inlet distortion
• No inlet screen losses
• 100 percent ram recovery
• No humidity
NOTE 2.
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE TEMPERATURES
Indicated Interstage Turbine Temperature (ITT)
Takeoff 5-minute (see NOTE 13) 1580°F (860°C)
Transient 2-minute 1625°F (885°C)
Maximum Continuous 1569°F (854°C)
Ground starts (manual or auto) 1033°F (556°C)
Inflight starts (manual or auto) 1033°F (556°C)
Indicated plane 4.5 ITT is synthesized by the ECU from sensed plane 4.9 gas temperature.
Indicated Oil Temperature
Continuous 290°F (143°C)
Transient (15 minutes) 330°F (165°C)
NOTE 3.
FUEL AND OIL PRESSURE LIMITS
Fuel Pressure at the engine pump inlet
Minimum: True vapor pressure plus 5.0 psi or ambient plus 5.0 psi, whichever is greater
Maximum: 50 psig with aircraft boost operative
Indicated Oil Pressure
Varies as a function of core rotor speed (N2), see Operating Instructions GEK 112116.
NOTE 4. ACCESSORY DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Accessory Rotation
Facing
Gearbox Pad
Gear Ratio
to
Core Rotor
Maximum
Steady State
Drive Shaft
RPM
Maximum
Weight
LB
Maximum
Overhung
Moment
IN-LB
Shear
Torque
IN-LB
Maximum Continuous
Torque
IN-LB
See Comments B,C
Starter/Generator CW 0.2511 12,354 45 265 1600 222
Comments:
A. Maximum core engine speed is 49,200 rpm.
B. Maximum continuous overload torque for the SG pad is 302.5 in-lb at 6001 rpm for 5 minutes (28.8 hp).
C. Maximum transient overload torque for the SG pad is 360.3 in-lb at 6001 rpm for 5 seconds (34.3 hp).
D. Maximum horsepower extraction at the SG pad is 24.2 hp.
TCDS E00085EN PAGE 4
NOTE 5. MODEL DESCRIPTION
The HF120 is the certified baseline engine model and is limited to installation on the HA-420 aircraft.
The HF120-H1A configuration is a fully capable baseline HF120 that is derated for service by the FADEC software in
order to accommodate HA-420 aircraft power management. The data in this TCDS applies to the baseline HF120 and
all configurations unless stated otherwise.
NOTE 6. ENGINE TYPE DESIGN ACCESSORIES, COMPONENTS, SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES WITH
AIRCRAFT- LEVEL REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED AS PART OF ENGINE TYPE DESIGN:
Not applicable.
NOTE 7. AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES, COMPONENTS OR SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE
BUT ARE NOT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE ENGINE TYPE DESIGN:
The following aircraft type design accessories are engine-mounted or engine-interfacing:
Starter-Generator
Fuel inlet fitting
Fire detection sensor
Bleed air ducting (ECS and anti-ice, see NOTE 21)
Nacelle inlet
ECU electrical harnesses
Mount system components (see NOTE 9)
NOTE 8. SPECIAL ANTI-ICING OR DE-ICING REQUIREMENTS
None.
NOTE. 9. ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM
Three aft mount lugs on the Aft Mount Ring installed between the Combustor Case and the Rear Fan Duct flanges.
Four forward mount pads on the intermediate case.
Attachment hardware is provided by the installer and must meet the engine specifications in engine Installation
Manual GEK 112115.
NOTE 10. POWER BOOST, INJECTION AND AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS
None.
TCDS E00085EN PAGE 5
NOTE 11. SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
(1) The HF120 does not support ETOPS, reverse thrust or hydraulic fluid systems. There are no special installation
requirements for FOD protection, EMI/lightning protection, induction system icing protection, EGT shunting or
aircraft software criticality level.
(2) Time Limited Dispatch (TLD)
Criteria pertaining to the dispatch and maintenance requirements for the engine control systems are specified in
the HF120-H1A FADEC Control System TLD Summary for Honda Aircraft HA-420, GEK 112118-H1 and the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of the engine Line Maintenance Manual, GEK 112112-H1, which defines the
various configurations and maximum operating intervals.
(3) Emissions and Fuel Venting
The following emissions standards promulgated in 14 CFR Part 34, Amendment 7A, effective May 24, 2024,
and 40 CFR Part 1031, effective December 23, 2022, have been complied with for the HF120 and the –H1A
configuration:
• Fuel Venting emission standards: 14 CFR 34.11; in addition, 40 CFR 1031.30(b)
• Smoke Number (SN) emission standards: 14 CFR 34.21(e); in addition, 40 CFR 1031.50(a)
In addition to the FAA's finding of compliance based on the certification requirements defined in this TCDS,
the engine manufacturer has declared that the ICAO emissions standards identified in Annex 16, Volume II,
Fourth Edition, Amendment 10, effective July 20, 2022, have also been demonstrated for the following:
• Part II, Chapter 2 for Fuel Venting
• Part III, Chapter 2, Section 2.2.2 for Smoke number
NOTE 12. MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE BULLETINS AND OTHER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
SB 71-0000 Recommended Engine Maintenance and Inspection Program
SB 73-0001 Requirements for and Approval of Fuel and Additives
SB 79-0001 Approved Oils
NOTE 13. SPECIAL OPERATING PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS
It is permissible to operate below minimum oil pressure for a maximum of 15 seconds during negative G operations,
see engine Operating Instructions GEK 112116.
5-minute Takeoff conditions may be extended to 10 minutes for engine failure contingency, see engine Operating
Instructions GEK 112116.
Operation in icing conditions, see engine Operating Instructions GEK 112116.
NOTE 14. SPECIAL REPAIR AND OVERHAUL LIMITATIONS
None.
NOTE 15. PRIMARY ENGINE MANUALS
Installation Manual GEK 112115
Operating Instructions GEK 112116
Line Maintenance Manual GEK 112112-H1
Overhaul Manual GEK 112114-H1
Time Limited Dispatch Summary GEK 112118-H1
The “-H1” titled manuals are not specific to the HF120-H1A configuration.
NOTE 16. FOREIGN MANUFACTURED ENGINE IMPORTS
None.
TCDS E00085EN PAGE 6
NOTE 17. LIFE LIMITED PARTS
Life limited engine parts are addressed in Line Maintenance Manual GEK 112114-H1 Airworthiness Limitations
Sections 05-11 and 05-21.
NOTE 18. MILITARY MODEL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
NOTE 19. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE ROTOR SPEEDS
Low pressure rotor (N1) 19,055 RPM (100.0%)
High pressure rotor (N2) 49,200 RPM (100.9%)
Note: 100 percent N2 is 48,777 RPM
NOTE 20. OUTPUT SHAFT TORQUE LIMIT
Not applicable.
TCDS E00085EN PAGE 7
NOTE 21. BLEED AIR EXTRACTION
Engine Bleed Air Extraction Limits (See Comment A)
Pressure Altitude
feet
CDP Bleed Flow
lbm/min (% of W25)
HP Bleed
-1000 41.0 (17.0%)
-1000 to 46,000 Linear Transition between -1000 feet and 46,000 feet altitude
46,000 22.2 (15.0%)
Pressure Altitude
feet
Fan Bleed Flow
% of W2
Fan Bleed All altitudes 1.0%
HP Bleed Air Extraction Limits Above 26,000 feet (See Comment A)
Pressure Altitude
feet
CDP Bleed Flow
lbm/min
HP Bleed
26,000 17.1 (10.0%)
26,000 to 46,000 Linear Transition between 26,000 feet and 46,000 feet altitude
46,000 12.8 (12.0%)
HP Bleed Air Extraction Limits Below 26,700 RPM Core Speed (See Comments A, B)
Core Speed RPM CDP Bleed Flow lbm/min (% of W25)
HP Bleed
23,900 36.0 (19.0%)
23,900 to 26,700
Linear Transition between
23,900 RPM and 26,700 RPM Core
Speed
26,700 41.0 (19.0%)
Comments
A. Bleed extraction limit details are described in engine Installation Manual GEK 112115.
B. Bleed extraction below 26,700 RPM applies to all regions of the environmental operating envelope at ground idle.
NOTE 22. ROTOR DISK INTEGRITY AND BLADE CONTAINMENT (where special requirements apply)
No special requirements.
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