- Holder
- Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
- Revision
- 4
- Revised
- December 7, 2012
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 91
- Models
- 4
- Registered
- 6 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 4
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| S-61A | (U.S. Navy SH-3A, HSS-2, USAF CH-3B) | Formerly United Technologies Corp. |
| S-61D | (U.S. Navy SH-3D) | Formerly United Technologies Corp. |
| S-61V | (U.S. Navy VH-3A, HSS-22) | Formerly United Technologies Corp. |
| S-61E | (U.S. Navy RH-3A) | Formerly United Technologies Corp. |
Airworthiness directives · 46
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
AD 2026-15-17Main Rotor GearboxAD 2026-11-05Rotorcraft flight control; Rotorcraft servo systemAD 2023-11-07Ground Proximity System
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Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
STCs approved under this data sheet · 39
STC SR00206NYInstallation of 11,000 pound capacity Cargo SlingSTC SR01858SEManufacture of the Isolair, Inc., Eliminator II Model 4600-S61 Fire Fighting SystemSTC SR00814SEFabrication of reinforcement kit - aft fuselage station 493. For model S61A, applies to S/N 61094. For model S61NM, applies to S/N 66454
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
H2EA
Revision 4
SIKORSKY
S-61A (U.S. Navy SH-3A, HSS-2)
(USAF CH-3B)
S-61D (U.S. Navy SH-3D)
S-61E (U.S. Navy RH-3A)
S-61V (U.S. Navy VH-3A, HSS-22)
December 7, 2012
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. H2EA
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. H2EA 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 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
6900 Main Street
Stratford, Connecticut 06615-9129
I - Model S-61A (Restricted Category), approved April 13, 1967.
Engine 2 General Electric T 58-GE-8B (for SH-3A and HSS-2)
2 General Electric T58-GE-1 (for CH-3B)
Fuel Aviation Kerosene JP4 or JP5 (General Electric Co. Spec. No. D50TF2 or subsequent
revisions thereto.)
Engine limits
Shaft Power Gas Power Turbine
H P T u r b i n e R . P . M . Gen. R.P.M. Inlet (T5)
Military Power 1250 21275 26300 677°C (1250°F)
(30 min.)
Normal Cont. 1050 21275 26300 635°C (1175°F)
Cruise
Rotor Limits Maximum 238 r.p.m. (117%)
Minimum 184 r.p.m. (91%)
Airspeed limits Never exceed 144 knots IAS
C.G. range 258.0 to 276.0
Maximum weight 19,100 lb.
Maximum Crew 2 (pilot, co-pilot)
Fuel capacity 698 gal. (345 gal. fwd. tank, 353 gal. aft tank for Models SH-3A and HSS-2) 1,141 gal.
(347 gal. fwd. tank, 353 gal. aft ta nk, 441 gal. auxiliary tank for CH-3B)
Oil capacity 6 gal. (two tanks, 3 gal. each)
H2EA Page 2 of 6
I - Model S-61A (Restricted Category), approved April 13, 1967. (Cont'd)
Other operating Models SH-3A and HSS-2: Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures
limitations Standardization ( NATOPS) Flight Manual, Navy Model SH-3A Helicopters, NAVAIR
01-230HLC-1, dated 15 September 1966. Mode l CH- 3B: USAF Flight Manual, USAF
Series CH-3B Helicopter, T.O. 1H- 3(C)B-1, dated 30 August 1966.
Serial Nos. eligible See latest revi sion of FAA-approved Sikorsky Report SER-611975
II - Model S-61D (Restricted Category), approved April 13, 1967.
Engine 2 General Electric T58-GE-10
Fuel Aviation Kerosene JP4 or JP5 (General Electric Co. Spec. No. D50TF2 or subsequent
revisions thereto.)
Engine limits
Shaft Power Gas Power Turbine
H P T u r b i n e R . P . M . Gen. R.P.M. Inlet (T5)
Military Power 1400 21275 26300 696°C (1285°F)
(30 min.)
Normal Cont. 1250 21275 26300 660°C (1220°F)
Cruise
Rotor Limits Maximum 238 r.p.m. (117%)
Minimum 184 r.p.m. (91%)
Airspeed limits Never exceed 144 knots IAS
C.G. range 258.0 to 276.0
Maximum weight 19,100 lb.
Minimum Crew 2 (pilot, co-pilot)
Fuel capacity 848 gal. (347 gal. fwd. ta nk, 148 gal. center tank, 353 gal. aft tank)
Oil capacity 6 gal. (two tanks, 3 gal. each)
Other operating Naval Air Traini ng and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Flight
limitations Manual, Navy Model SH-3D Helicopt ers, NAVAIR 01-230-HLE-1, dated 15 September
1966
Serial Nos. eligible See latest revi sion of FAA-approved Sikorsky Report SER-611975
III - Model S-61E (Restricted Category), approved April 13, 1967.
Engine 2 General Electric T58-GE-8B
Fuel Aviation Kerosene JP4 or JP5 (General Electric Co. Spec. No. D50TF2 or subsequent
revisions thereto.)
Page 3 of 6 H2EA
III - Model S-61E (Restricted Category), approved April 13, 1967. (Cont'd)
Engine limits
Shaft Power Gas Power Turbine
H P T u r b i n e R . P . M . Gen. R.P.M. Inlet (T5)
Military Power 1250 21275 26300 677°C (1250°F)
(30 min.)
Normal Cont. 1050 21275 26300 635°C (1175°F)
Cruise
Rotor Limits Maximum 238 r.p.m. (117%)
Minimum 184 r.p.m. (91%)
Airspeed limits Never exceed 144 knots IAS
C.G. range 258.0 to 276.0
Maximum weight 19,100 lb.
Minimum Crew 2 (pilot, co-pilot)
Fuel capacity 852 gal. (345 gal. fwd. tank, 353 gal. aft tank, 154 gal. auxiliary tank)
Oil capacity 8.6 gal. (two tanks, 3 gal. each plus one auxiliary tank, 2.6 gal.)
Other operating Naval Air Traini ng and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Flight
limitations Manual, Navy Model RH-3A Helicopt ers, NAVAIR 01-230-HLCA-1, dated 1 November
1966
Serial Nos. eligible See latest revi sion of FAA-approved Sikorsky Report SER-611975
IV - Model S-61V (Restricted Category), approved April 13, 1967.
Engine 2 General Electric T58-GE-8C
Fuel Aviation Kerosene JP4 or JP5 (General Electric Co. Spec. No. D50TF2 or subsequent
revisions thereto.)
Engine limits
Shaft Power Gas Power Turbine
H P T u r b i n e R . P . M . Gen. R.P.M. Inlet (T5)
Military Power 1250 21275 26300 677°C (1250°F)
(30 min.)
Normal Cont. 1050 21275 26300 635°C (1175°F)
Cruise
Rotor Limits Maximum 238 r.p.m. (117%)
Minimum 184 r.p.m. (91%)
Airspeed limits Never exceed 144 knots IAS
C.G. range 258.0 to 276.0
Maximum weight 19,100 lb.
Maximum Crew 2 (pilot, co-pilot)
Fuel capacity 698 gal. (345 gal. fwd. tank, 353 gal. aft tank)
Oil capacity 6 gal. (two tanks, 3 gal. each)
H2EA Page 4 of 6
IV - Model S-61V (Restricted Category), approved April 13, 1967. (Cont'd)
Other operating Supplemental Handbook of Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Instructions with Parts
limitations Breakdown, Navy Models VH-3A and SH-3A (BuNos 147145 and 148037) Helicopters,
NAVAIR 01-230HLY-23, dated 15 January 1967 and Naval Air Training and Operating
Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Fli ght Manual, Navy Model SH-3A Helicopters,
NAVAIR 01-230-HLC-1, dated 15 September 1966
Serial Nos. eligible See latest revi sion of FAA-approved Sikorsky Report SER-611975
Data Pertinent to All Models
Datum 267.4 inches forward of the main rotor centroid
Certification Basis FAR 21.25 (a ) 2 effective February 1, 1965
Type Certificate No. H2EA issued April 13, 1967, for the special purpose of
transportation of cargo in the furtherance of the operator's or lessee's business only.
Date of Application for Type Certificate: February 27, 1967.
Production Basis None. No helicopters may be produced under this approval.
Equipment Equipment necessary for the particular special purpose operation must be installed (See
NOTE 3).
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight,
and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each helicopter at the time of original airworthiness
certification and all times thereafter. Refer to Handbook of Weight and Balance NAVAIR 01-1B-40 for
Models S-61D and S-61E and to Handbook of Weight and Balance NAVAIR 01-1B-50 for Models S-61A
and S-61V.
NOTE 2. These helicopters must be serviced and maintained in compliance with Periodic Maintenance Requirements
Manual NAVWEPS 01-230HLC-6 and with the following handbooks: Model S-61A: Handbook of
Maintenance Instructions NAVAIR 01-230HLC-2; Mode l S-61D: Handbook of Maintenance Instructions
01-230HLE-2; Model S-61E: Handbook of Maintenan ce Instructions 01-230HLCA-2; Model S-61V:
Handbook of Maintenance Instructions 01-230HLC -2 and Supplemental Handbook of Operation,
Maintenance, and Repair Instructions with Parts Breakdown NAVAIR 01-230HLY-23.
NOTE 3. Modifications to these rotorcra ft or special equipment will be necessary, reference FAR 21.25(a)(2), prior
to civil airworthiness certification for th e special purpose of transportation of cargo.
NOTE 4. See latest revision of F AA-approved Sikorsky Report SER-611975 for S-61A serial number eligibility
information.
NOTE 5. Prior to the civil airworthiness certification, co mpliance with the latest revision of FAA-approved Sikorsky
Report SER-611974 must be accomplished.
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NOTE 6. Service life limited parts must be retir ed in accordance with the following schedule:
Part No. Service Life (Hours )
Main Rotor Blades S6115-20101 2000
Tail Rotor Blades S6115-30001 3000
S6115-30001-1 3000
Tail Rotor Hub S6110-33003 2200
Tail Rotor Spindle S6110-33006 850
Primary Servo Trunnion
Assembly S6165-20232 7700
Swashplate Guide S6135-20553-1 5200
Main Transmission S6135-20011-1 3600
Upper Housing S6135-20011-6 3600
Primary Servo Housing
Assembly S6165-20202 8100
Rotary Wing Head Damper S6110-26019-0 3400
Piston Rod Assembly S6110-26019-1 3400
NOTE 7. The following placard must be prominently disp layed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots:
"This rotorcraft must be operated in accordance with the restricted category operating limitations of FAR
91.39."
NOTE 8. Certain serial number airc raft listed in Sikorsky Report SER-611975 are also eligible with the
accomplishment of certain applicable fuselage modifications (NOTE 5) and installation of
optional engines listed below.
Optional engines eligible for installation and the applicable limitations: (See NOTE 12)
Engines (2): (a) General Electric CT58-140-1 (w ith Hamilton Standard Fuel Control JFC-26).
Engines Limits: Sea Level Static - Standard Day
Shaft Power Gas Power Turbine
H P T u r b i n e R . P . M . Gen. R.P.M. Inlet (T5)
Takeoff (5 min.) 1400 21275 (112%Nf) 26300(100%Ng) 1285°F(696°C)
One Engine Inoperative 1400 21275 (112%Nf) 26300(100%Ng) 1285°F(696°C)
(30 min.) (See NOTE 11)
One Engine Inoperative 1500 21275 (112%Nf) 26800(102%Ng) 1330°F(721°C)
(2 1/2 min.)
Maximum Continuous 1250 21275 (112%Nf) 26300(100%Ng) 1220°F(660°C)
Maximum Transient 1545°F(840°C)
(2 sec.)
Starting (2 sec.) 1740°F(950C)
Allowable Maximum
Overspeed (15 sec.) 23100(122%Nf) 27600(105%Ng)
Takeoff and Maximum continuous horsepower ratings are normally obtained at a power turbine speed
of 18,966 r.p.m. (100%Nf).
Total power for two engine operation is limited to 2,500 hp. for takeoff. Maximum continuous total
power for two engine operation is limited to 2100 hp.
See NOTE 9 for variations of sea level static power limit below 59°F.
The use of engine Model CT58-140-1 is permitted only when:
a. Main gearbox part number S6135-20600-27, -3, or -39 is installed.
b. Left engine cowl inst., part number S6130-80140-3, is used.
c. Tail pipe assembly, part number S6130- 80169-1, is installed (bolt-on versus clamp).
d. Tube installation - air bleed dump R. H., part number S6120-62342-6, is installed.
e. Engine Inlet Duct Assy. S6130-80179-2 is installed.
H2EA Page 6 of 6
NOTE 9. Below 59°F the sea level sta tic power limits vary as follows:
CT58-140-1
2 1/2 Min. Helicopter Increases linearly from
1500 hp. at 59°F to
1545 hp. at -65°F.
Takeoff and 30 Min. Increases linearly from
Helicopter 1400 hp. at 59°F to
1510 hp. at 22°F and to
1540 hp. at -65°F.
Max. Continuous Increases linearly from
1250 hp. at 59°F to
1390 hp. at 39°F and
flat rated at 1390 hp.
at 39°F and below.
NOTE 10. Tail rotor blade S6117-30101-041, -042, and -043 are not usable on these models.
NOTE 11. If takeoff power is used in cumu lative excess of five minutes during any one emergency, the engine must be
inspected in accordance with G.E. Commercial E ngine Service Memorandum CT58-110-1, Maintenance
No. 19, April 17, 1962.
NOTE 12. If any ratings on the CT58-140 series engines are ex ceeded refer to G.E. Engine Maintenance Manual No.
SEI-182, Revision 7, November 1979.
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