# TCDS H16NM: Helicopter Transport Services LLC - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Helicopter Transport Services LLC - Revision: 8 - Revised: March 30, 2026 - Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 29 - Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8e/de/8ede756e079fe3755e46a0ac58ba54020c20478c4bec5b0005f879193fb0d49e - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123299010220260416145141.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H16NM ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - CH-54A - JFTD12A-4A (T73-P-1) ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rev. No. 8 7 7 7 8 7 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION H16NM Revision 8 Helicopter Transport Services, LLC CH-54A March 30, 2026 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET H16NM This data sheet, which is a part of the Type Certificate Data Sheet No. H16NM, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the 14 Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR). Type Certificate Holder: Helicopter Transport Services, LLC 14497 Keil Road NE Aurora, OR 97002 Type Certificate Holder Record: Aviation International Rotors, Inc. Transferred Ownership of TC H16NM to Heavy Lift Helicopters, Inc. on March 12, 2002. Heavy Lift Helicopters, Inc. Transferred Ownership of TC H16NM to Helicopter Transport Services, LLC on March 7, 2008 Address Change on January 9, 2014 I. - Model CH-54A (Restricted Category Rotorcraft) Approved June 15, 1994. (See NOTES Section) Engines (2) Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A (T73-P-1) Fuel ASTM-D1655 (Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B) (SEE NOTE 12.) Engine Limits Shaft Horsepower Power Turbine Speed (N) Gas Gen. Speed (N) Power Inlet (T) Military Power (30 Min.) 4500 105% 104% 688C Normal Continuous Cruise 4000 104% 104% 655C Takeoff and maximum continuous horsepower ratings are normally obtained at a power turbine speed of 9000 r.p.m. (100% N 2). Total power for two-engine operation is limited to 6600 shp for takeoff and 5400 shp maximum continuous. Refer to TM 55-1520-217-10-1, Operator’s Manual, Army Model CH-54A Helicopters, Chapter 5, for additional limitation data. Rotor Speed Limits Power Off Power On Maximum 204 r.p.m. (110% N r) Maximum 193 r.p.m. (104% N r) Minimum 167 r.p.m. (90% N r) Minimum 185 r.p.m. (100% N r) Airspeed V NE (Never Exceed Speed) 99 knots between 38,000 lbs. and 42,000 lbs. Gross weight. 115 knots up to 38,000 lbs. gross weight. H16NM Page 2 of 6 C.G. Range Longitudinal C.G. Limits (+324.0 To +352.0) at 23,000 lbs. (+324.0 To +352.0) at 30,000 lbs. (+328.0 To +352.0) at 38,000 lbs. (+328.0 To +346.0) at 38,000 lbs. (+328.0 To +346.0) at 42,000 lbs. Straight Line Variation Between Points Given. (See chart.) 42,000 GROSS WEIGHT (LBS.) 38,000 30,000 23,000 324 328 346 352 Station - Inches Empty Weight C.G. Range None Datum Station 0 (Datum is 336 inches forward of main rotor centroid). Leveling Means Plumb line from top level plate inside cockpit aft door. (SEE NOTE 1.) Maximum Weight 42,000 lbs. Minimum Crew 2 - pilot and copilot Number of Seats (See Note 14) Maximum Cargo See NOTE 6. Fuel Capacity 1351 gal. - 454 gal. at (+280.8), 454 gal. at (+397.3), 443 gal. at (+461.3). Oil Capacity 3.2 gal. at (+234.0) - (2 tanks 1.6 gal. each). Rotor Blade and Control Movements For rigging information, see NOTE 3. Eligible Serial No. U.S. Military Surplus CH-54A helicopters as identified in Helicopter Transport Services, LLC Report No. HTS-105, N.C., dated October 16, 2009, or later FAA Approved revisions. A current copy is on file at Seattle ACO. Certification Basis Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2) effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1 through 21-42. Type Certificate No. H16NM issued June 15, 1994, for the Special Purpose of: 1) Agricultural Operations under § 21.25(b)(1). Note: In accordance with part 36 § 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for agricultural operations except by § 36.1(a)(4) and defined under part § 137.3. H16NM Page 3 of 6 Revision 6 Certification Basis (cont’d) 2) Forest and Wildlife Conservation Operations under § 21.25(b)(2). Note: In accordance with § 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for dispensing fire fighting materials excepted by § 36.1(a)(4) and defined under § 137.3. 3) External Load Operation under § 21.25(b)(7). Note: In accordance with § 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for external loads operations excepted by § 36.1(a)(4) and defined under part § 133.1(b). General Note: Any subsequent modifications to the helicopters type certified under this Type Certificate are to have the certification basis for that modification established under 14 CFR 21.101 published June 7, 2000 which became effective June 10, 2003. Otherwise non-significant modifications are to meet the requirements of CAR 7, airworthiness standards, transport category, including Amendment 7-5, effective May 1962, plus special conditions for turbine engine installations and 14 CFR 29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective September 11, 1980. Date of Application February 28, 1994. Production Basis None: No helicopter may be produced under this approval. Prior to adding serial numbers to this Type Certificate, each candidate helicopter must undergo a conformity inspection. The conformity inspection will be conducted in accordance with a Type Inspection Authorization, Part 1, or request for conformity that will include as a minimum, the inspections contained in the FAA Rotorcraft Directorate Restricted Category conformity document dated September 25, 2001 or later FAA approved revisions. Equipment Equipment necessary for the particular special purpose operation must be installed. Each helicopter is required to incorporate modifications as specified in Helicopter Transport Services, LLC Engineering Configuration Report No. HLH-101, Rev 1., dated October 16, 2009, or later FAA approved revisions. NOTES NOTE 1. A current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each helicopter at the time of original airworthiness certification. Refer to Chapter 5 and 6 of Operator’s Manual, Army Model CH-54A Helicopters, TM55-1520-217-10-1, Maintenance Manual TM55-1520-217-23-1- 1, Paragraph 1-29 through 1-31 for leveling means and weight and balance determination, and Helicopter Transport Services, LLC. Weight and Balance Report No. HTS-107, Revision 1, dated June 26, 2010, or latest revision, for aircraft weight and balance calculations. H16NM Page 4 of 6 NOTE 2. The following placards, Drawing HTS-1001, Rev. 1, March 29, 2010, must be prominently displayed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots: Placard No. 1 “THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR PART 91 § 91.313.” Placard No. 2 “THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED HELICOPTEROPERATORS MANUAL. REFER TO TM55-1520-217-10- 1, CHAPTER 5, FOR OPERATING LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS.” Placard No. 3 “VFR OPERATIONS ONLY.” The builder’s data plate required by part 45 § 45.13 must be installed in accordance with drawing HTS-1002, Rev. 1, dated March 29, 2010, or later FAA approved revisions. NOTE 3. The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired, and overhauled in accordance with the documents specified in Helicopter Transport Services, LLC Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report HTS-102, Revision 2, dated January 24, 2013, or later FAA accepted revision, or inspected in accordance with other FAA accepted inspection programs. The TC Holder’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report is part of the TC Holder’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. NOTE 4. Prior to obtaining an original Airworthiness Certificate: A. Each helicopter must pass a conformity inspection in accordance with Helicopter Transport Services, LLC Engineering Configuration Report HLH- 101, Rev. 1, dated October 16, 2009, or later FAA approved revision. The Engineering Configuration Report identifies the Military Maintenance Work Orders, Technical Bulletins, Optional Equipment, and the special purpose modification(s) accomplished on that particular helicopter. In addition, each helicopter must pass an inspection for any possible hidden damage and the Military records reviewed for acceptability of any repairs or alterations. In addition a check, by the type certificate holder of the flight characteristics in accordance with all applicable portions of U.S. Army Technical Manual “Operators Manual, Army Model CH-54A Helicopters”, TM55-1520-217-10-1, dated April 8, 1977, with changes 1 through 8, revised September 25, 1986, and U.S. Army Technical Manual No. TM55-1520-217-CL-1, “Operator’s & Crewmember’s Checklist, Army Model CH-54A Helicopters, Pilot’s Checklist”, dated June 2, 1985, as appropriate for each aircraft, or other FAA approved manual must be accomplished. B. The maintenance, overhaul, and modification records of each helicopter must be reviewed for military changes that may affect the airworthiness of the helicopter. C. After the required inspections, the aircraft must be found to be in a good state of preservation, repair, and in a condition for safe operation. H16NM Page 5 of 6 Revision 6 NOTE 5. This aircraft is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire. Carriage of cargo is limited to such cargo that is incidental to the aircraft owner/operator’s business which is other than air transportation. NOTE 6. This helicopter must be operated in accordance with a Flight Manual comprised of the following: (1) Department of the Army Technical Manual No. TM55-1520-217-10-1, “Operator’s Manual, Army Model CH-54A Helicopters”, dated April 8, 1977, with Changes 1 through 8, revised September 25, 1986. (2) Department of the Army Technical Manual No. TM55-1520-217-CL-1, “Operator’s & Crewmember’s Checklist, Army Model CH-54A Helicopters, Pilot’s Checklist”, dated June 2, 1985. (3) CH-54 Helicopter Transport Services, Inc. Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Report HTS-110, Rev 1, FAA approved October 28, 2009, or later FAA approved revisions. NOTE 7. Restricted Category aircraft may not be operated in a foreign country without the express written approval of that country. NOTE 8. This aircraft has not been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable comprehensive and detailed airworthiness code as provided by Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. NOTE 9. Engine changes are allowed provided the replacement engine is of the same make and model as identified in this TCDS. The replacement engine must have proper records and have the applicable FAA Airworthiness inspection accomplished. NOTE 10. The Airworthiness Directives for the helicopter and engine contained in Helicopter Transport Services, LLC, Airworthiness Directives Report HTS-106, Rev. 1, dated March 29, 2010, or later FAA approved revision, must be complied with prior to original airworthiness certification. NOTE 11. The service life limited parts overhaul and retirement intervals for these helicopters is specified in Helicopter Transport Services, LLC, Instructions For Continued Airworthiness Report, Report No. HTS-102, Revision 6, dated January 6, 2026, or later FAA approved revision. NOTE 12. Alternate and emergency fuels are listed in TM55-1520-217-10-1, Operator’s Manual, Army Model CH-54A Helicopters, Chapter 2, Section XV. Some limitations apply for the use of certain alternate and emergency fuels. These limitations are listed in this section. NOTE 13. Provisions for the carriage of external loads are available in the form of structural hard points on the fuselage and main landing gear; single point hoist; four lashing reels; and four load-leveler suspension systems. Information concerning the operating limitations with this equipment is contained in the Flight Manual. NOTE 14. No person may be carried in the helicopter during flight unless that person is essential to the purpose of the flight. H16NM Page 6 of 6 NOTE 15 Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. These instructions must be submitted and accepted by FTW-AEG, Aircraft Evaluation Group Office, prior to approval for return to service. …..END….. ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Aviation International Rotors CH-54A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviation-international-rotors-ch-54a): 1 aircraft (registry code 8142507) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (23) - [STC SR02807SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02807SE): Installation of a Fly Away Tool box. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR11923SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11923SE): Installation of Helicopter Transport Services, LLC Shock Absorber HTS-2000. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR11810SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11810SE): Installation of Helicopter Transport Services, LLC External Load Indicating System. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR02777SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02777SE): Installation of a Load Beam. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR02754SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02754SE): Installation of External Cargo Container. Helicopter Transport Services, LLC - [STC SR02717SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02717SE): Installation of Helicopter Transport Services Remote Fuel Sump System. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR09913AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09913AC): Installation of Composite Main Rotor Blade. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR02684SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02684SE): Installation of Helicopter Transport Services, LLC (HTS) lightweight firefighting refill pump. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR02671SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02671SE): Installation of HTS Attachable Service Pod. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR00004SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00004SE): Fabrication and installation of Erickson fire fighting system. Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane - [STC SR00815SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00815SE): Fabrication and installation of Erickson Model Sea Snorkel system. Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane - [STC SR01241SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01241SE): Installation of Concorde RG-390E Lead Acid Battery. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR02524SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02524SE): Installation of an electically driven oil cooler and 20KVA generators. Helicopter Transport Services, LLC - [STC SR02503SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02503SE): Installation of Additional Telemetry Unit (ATU). Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR00928SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00928SE): Fabrication of Kawak Aviation Technologies, Inc. Model YB02854 Auxiliary Hydraulic System. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR02055SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02055SE): Replacement tail rotor blades, Part Numbers 65161-00001-041MII and/or 65161-00001-043MII. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SH5653NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5653NM): Re-mounting of the turbine engines and reinforcement of the associated fuselage support structure with Erickson detuned engine mounting system (DEMS).. Erickson Incorporaated/dba Erickson Air-Crane - [STC SR02303SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02303SE): Instruction for changing to alternative lubricant. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR00506LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00506LA): Installation of Fire Fighting System. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR02224SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02224SE): Installation of the Helicopter Transport Services, LLC (HTS) lightweight firefighting refill pump, Part Number HTS2-PUMP. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR00931SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00931SE): Fabrication of Simplex Model 314 Fire Attack System. Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SR00374LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00374LA): Installation of Fire Fighting System.. Heavy Lift Helicopters Inc - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.