- Holder
- Siller Helicopters
- Revision
- 1
- Revised
- December 3, 2004
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 1, Part 21, Part 29, Part 36, Part 45, Part 91, Part 133, Part 137
- Models
- 1
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
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Airworthiness directives · 5
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
H20NM
Revision 1
Siller Helicopters
CH-3E
December 03, 2004
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. H20NM
This data sheet, which is a part of the Type Certificate No. H20NM, 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: Siller Helicopters
1250 Smith Road
Yuba City, CA 95991
I - Model CH-3E (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved September 13, 1995.
(See NOTE 9)
Engines (2) General Electric T58-GE-5 or (2) General Electric T58-GE-100.
Fuel Aviation Kerosene, JP4 or JP5 (General Electric Co. Spec. No. D50T1011 or
subsequent revisions thereto).
Engine Limit Sea Level Static - Standard Day
Power
Torque
(%Q)
Gas
Turbine
Speed
(%Nf)
Power Turbine
Generator
Speed (%Ng )
Inlet
Temp.
(T5 )
Takeoff
T58-GE-5 (5 Min.)
T58-GE-100 (10 Min.)
103
103
112
112
102.7
103.4
721o C
745o C
One Engine Inoperative
T58-GE-5 (30 min.)
T58-GE-100 (30 min.)
123
123
112
112
102.7
103.4
696o C
721o C
Maximum Continuous
(See Note 5)
T58-GE-5
T58-GE-100
86
86
112
112
102.7
103.4
660o C
685o C
Starting Max. Transient
(2 Sec.)
NA
NA
NA
840o C
Allowable Max. Overspeed (See Note 6) 123 106.0 NA
Rotor Limits Max. 225 r.p.m. (112%)
Min. 184 r.p.m. ( 91%)
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Transmission Torque Limits
Power
Torque
(%Q)
Takeoff
T58-GE-5 (5 Min.)
T58-GE-100 (10 Min.)
103
103
One Engine Inoperative
T58-GE-5 (30 min.)
T58-GE-100 (30 min.)
123
123
Maximum Continuous
T58-GE-5
T58-GE-100
86
86
Airspeed Limits VNE (Never exceed) speed 165 m.p.h. (142 knots) CAS.
C.G. Range (+258.0) to (+276.0) at 19,500 lbs.
(+254.0) to (+280.0) at 16,000 lbs. or less.
Gross Weight (Lbs.)
19,500 -
16,000 -
254 258 276 280
Station - Inches
Empty Weight None
C.G. Range
Datum 267.4 in. forward of main rotor centroid.
Leveling Means Leveling plates on sill and upper frame of forward door.
Maximum Weight 19,500 lbs.
Minimum Crew 2 (pilot and copilot).
Maximum Passengers See Note 15
Maximum Cargo See NOTE 7
Fuel Capacity 667 gal. (333 gal. at 215.3, 334 gal. at 317.3).
Oil Capacity 5.0 gal. (2 tanks 2.5 gal. each at 181.0).
Rotor Blade For rigging information, see NOTE 10.
& Control Movements
Serial No. Approved 65-12792
Certification Basis FAR 21.25(a)(2) effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1 through 21-71.
Type Certificate No. H20NM for the Special Purpose(s) of:
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1) Agricultural Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(1).
Note: In accordance with FAR 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 excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 137.3.
2) Forest and Wildlife Conservation Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(2).
Note: In accordance with FAR 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 FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR
137.3.
(3) External Load Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(7).
Note: In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was
not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for
external load operations excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 133.1(b).
Certification Basis (cont’d) Any alteration to the helicopter for Special Purposes not identified above
require further FAA approval and in addition, may require noise and/or flight
testing.
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, Amendment 7-4, effective October 1959,
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 January 13, 1995
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.
NOTE 1 A current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the
certificated empty weight, and loading instructions specified in USAF T.O. No. 1H-
3(C)E-5, through Change 8 dated November 1988 or later FAA approved revisions,
must be in each helicopter at the time of original airworthiness certification and at all
times thereafter.
NOTE 2 The following modifications are required. The following placards must be prominently
displayed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots, in accordance with drawing SH-75.
"THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF FAR 91.313."
"VFR OPERATIONS ONLY."
The builder's data plate required by FAR 45.13 must be installed in accordance with
drawing SH-74.
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NOTE 3 The service life limited parts overhaul and retirement intervals are specified in Siller
Helicopters Life Limited Parts Report CH-3 E, No. CH-3E-085 dated July 11, 1995, or
later FAA approved revisions.
NOTE 4 This helicopter must be operated in accordance with a Flight Manual comprised of the
following:
(1) Department of the Air Force Flight Manual No. TO 1H-3(C)E-1, "Flight Manual,
USAF Series, CH-3E and HH-3E Helicopters", dated September 1, 1983 with
Change 3, dated April 16, 1989.
Restricted category aircraft may not be operated in a foreign country without the express
written approval of that country.
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 5 Maximum continuous total power for two-engine operation is limited to 2100 hp.
NOTE 6 Torque may exceed 103 percent Q on one engine to a maximum of 123 percent, provided
that the power of the other is reduced so that total torque for both engines does not
exceed 206 percent Q for 30 minutes or 172 percent continuously, and that the single
engine Ng, T5 and Q limits are not exceeded. The governing parameter is the limit which occurs first.
NOTE 7 Provisions for the carriage of external loads are available in the form of structural hard
points on the fuselage and single point hook. Information concerning the operating
limitations with this equipment is contained in the Flight Manual.
NOTE 8 Continued airworthiness of the USAF CH-3E helicopters eligible under this TCDS is
contingent upon compliance with all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives for the
Sikorsky Model S61R helicopters, the General Electric CT-58 (Military Model T-58)
engine, and any components installed thereon.
NOTE 9 Prior to civil airworthiness certification, Siller Helicopters Engineering Report No. SH-
083, dated March 8, 1995 or later FAA approved revisions, must be incorporated.
NOTE 10 These helicopters must be serviced and maintained in compliance with Siller Helicopters
Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Report CH-3E, No. CH-3E-084 dated March 8,
1995 or later FAA approved revisions.
NOTE 11 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 owners/operator’s business
which is other than air transportation.
NOTE 12 Restricted category aircraft may not be operated in a foreign country without express
written approval of that country.
NOTE 13 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 14 Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions For Continued
Airworthiness. These instructions must be submitted to and accepted by the FTW-AEG,
Aircraft Evaluation Group Office prior to approval for return to service.
NOTE 15 No Person may be carried in this helicopter during flight unless that person is essential to
the purpose of the flight.
END