- Holder
- Boeing Defense & Space Group
- Revision
- 2
- Revised
- September 8, 2003
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 1, Part 21, Part 29, Part 36, Part 91
- Models
- 1
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 114A | (U.S. Army CH-47A) | Formerly Boeing Company, The, Vertol Division |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
H3EA
Revision 2
BOEING-VERTOL
114A
(U.S. Army CH-47A)
08 September 2003
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. H3EA
This data sheet which is a part of ty pe certificate No. H3 EA prescribes conditions and lim itations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder The Boeing Company
Integrated Defense Systems
U.s. Army Programs & Military Rotorcraft
Stewart Avenue & Industrial HWY.
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania 19078
I - Model 114A (Restricated Category), approved July 30, 1968
Engine 2 Lycoming T55-L-5, T55-L-7, or T55-L-7B
Fuel AVJET (wide-cut), JPA (MIL-J-5624). (See Operators Manual foralternate fuels for
T55-L-5 engine only).
Engine limits Sea level static - Standard Day
Shaft
hp
Power
Turbine
rpm
Gas
Producer
rpm
Power
Turbine
Inlet Temp
Output
at 230
rpm
Torque
230 Rotor
- (lb. ft.)
L-5, L-7/7B L-5, L-7/7B L-5 L-7/7B
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Takeoff
(Sea level static - standard only)
2200 2650 * ** 638°C 735°C 800 860***
Maximum continuous 1850 2200 * ** 602°C 635°C 680 780
* A direct relationship to rotor r.p.m. exists. 230 rotor r.p.m. corresponds to 15,150 power turbine r.p.m. Power turbine
tachometer not installed.
** Limit established for each engine - refer to engine acceptance test log.
*** Transmission torque limit is reached before engine power limit.
Refer to pages 7-10 and 7-11 of the Operator's Manual, TM55-1520-209-10, for transient limits.
Rotor Limits Power off Power on
Minimum 204 r.p.m. Minimum 204 r.p.m.
Maximum 261 r.p.m. Maximum 230 r.p.m.
Airspeed limits Never exceed 110 knots IAS. For increased airspeed limits at gross weights below
33000 lbs. refer to Operator's Manual TM55-1520-209-10.
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Rev. No. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
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C.G. Range (+314.0) to (+337.0) at 33,000 lb.
(+303.5) to (+349.0) at 28,550 lb.
(+301.0) to (+349.0) at 27,500 lb. or less
301.0 314.0 337.0 349.0
27,500
28,550
33,000
Fuselage Station -- Inches
Gro ss
Weight
(Poun ds)
Datum Fuselage Station 331.0
Leveling means Plumb bob from top of forward door coaming.
M aximum weight 33,000 lb.
Minimum Crew 2 (Pilot, copilot)
Fuel capacity 4095 lb. (+317.3) (non-self-sealing tanks)
4030 lb. (+317.3) (self-sealing tanks)
See Operator's Manual TT755-1520-209-10.
Oil capacity 5.9 gals. (+480.7), 3.3 gals. unusable
See NOTE 1 for data on system fuel and oil.
Rotor blade and For rigging information, refer to Department of the Army Technical Manual
Control Movements TM55-1520-209-20, "Organizational Maintenance Manual, Army Models CH-47A and
CH-47B helicopters," including changes Nos. 1 through 23 dated April 11, 1968.
Other operating limitations Department of the Army TM55-1520-209-10, "Operator's Manual Army Models
CH-47A and CH-47B helicopters" dated April 1967 including changes Nos. 1 through 3.
Flight hours are counted from takeoff to landing.
The helicopters approved under this ty pe certificate are done so under the concept of
limited exposure associated with escape fro m inadvertent ice encounters, and are
prohibited against flight into known icing. The helicopters must be er-evaluated if
certification to the General Ice Protection Airworthiness Regulations is requested.
Serial Nos. Eligible Boeing Model 114A (CH-47A) Military Helic opters, serial num bers of which are
contained in FAA approved Boeing Letter 8-7000-FAA-979, dated September 19, 2003
or later FAA approved revision.
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Certification basis Federal Aviation Regulati ons FAR 21.25(a)(2) including amendment 21-1 through 21-
13, effective November 1, 1967.Type Certifi cate No. H3EA issued July 30, 1968 for the
special purposes of
(1) External Cargo Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(7).
Note: In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements
was not shown. Therfore aircraft certified under this type certificate are only eligible for
external load operations excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 137.
Any alteration to the helicopter for Special Purpose 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 Civil Aeronautics Manual
(CAM) 7, Amendment 7, dated May 3, 1962 and 14 CFR 29.1529, Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective September 11, 1980.
Date of Application January 5, 1968
Production basis None. No helicopter may be produced under this approval.(See Note 4). 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 re quest for conformity that will include as a
minimum the inspections contained in the FAA Rotorcraft Directoraste Restricted
Category conformity document dated September 25, 2001.
Equipment: he basic equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see
certification basis) must be installed in or on each helicopter for certification. See
NOTE 6.
NOTE 1. A current weight and balance report containing a list of the 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 at all times thereafter. Refer to Department of the Army Technical Manual
TM55-1520-209-10, "Operator's Manual, Army Models CH-47A and CH-47B helicopters" dated April 1967
and including changes Nos. 1 through 3.
NOTE 2. The following placard must be prominently displa yed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots:
"This rotorcraft must be operated in accordance with the restricated category operating limitations of FAR
91.39."
NOTE 3. Service-life-limited components must be retired from serv ice in accordance with the schedule of Chapter 3.
Section IV of Department of the Army Technical Manual TM55-1520-209-20: Organizational Maintenance
Manual, Army Models CH-47A and CH-47B Helicopters" including changes Nos. 1 through 23 dated
April 11, 1968.
NOTE 4: In addition to the standard helicopter requirement s, the following additional data and/or helicopter
configuration requirements must be met for each individual Boeing Company, helicopter upon application
for an original Special Airworthiness Certificate.
(a) A completed Application for Airworthiness Certif icate, FAA Form 8130-6 that has correctly identified
the type certificate holder’s helicopter and its intended special purpose(s).
(b) Written confirmation from the certifying office that the affected serial number has been added to The
Boeing Company’s Type Certificate.
(c) The application for airworthiness certification a nd the helicopter’s registration certification match the
information on The Boeing Company. data plate.
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(d) The condition and limitations specified in The Bo eing Company Type Certificate Data Sheet H3EA
dated September 8, 2003, or later FAA approved revisions are met.
(e) Each helicopter must be inspected by FAA repres entatives or authorized designees to determine the
following:
(1) Conformance to the requirements of this Type Certificate Data Sheet.
(2) In a condition of safe operation.
(f) The maintenance, overhaul and modification records of each helicopter must be reviewed for changes
made by the military that may affect the airworthin ess of the aircraft. Modifications and changes of
equipment, which affect the safety or perform ance of the helicopter must be approved by FAA.
NOTE 5. These helicopters must be serviced and maintained in compliance with the following Department of the
Army Technical Manuals:
TM55-1520-209-20 "Organizational Maintenance Manual, Army Models CH-47A and CH-47B
Helicopters" including changes Nos. 1 through 23, dated April 11, 1968.
TM55-1520-209-35 "DS, GS, and Depot Maintenance Manual, Army Models CH-47A and CH-47B
Helicopters" including changes Nos. 1 through 9, dated February 1, 1968.
TM55-1520-209-20 PMD "CH-47A and CH-47B Helicopters, Preventive Maintenance Daily
Inspection Checklist" dated November 30, 1967.
TM55-1520-209-20 PMI "CH-47A and CH-47B Helicopters, Preventive Maintenance
Intermediate Inspection Checklist," dated November 30, 1967.
TM55-1520-209-20 PMP "CH-47A and CH-47B Helicopters Preventive Maintenance Periodic
Inspection Checklist," dated January 9, 1968.
NOTE 6. Modifications to these rotorcraft or special equipment will be necessary, reference FAR
21.25(a)(2), prior to civil airworthiness certification for the special purpose of carriage of external loads and
for any other FAA approval special purpose operations.
NOTE 7. Prior to civil airworthiness certification complia nce with the following Department of the Army
Modification Work Orders must be accomplished:
MWO's: 55-1520-209-20/1 MWO's: 55-1520-209-30/4 MWO's: 55-1520-209-34/24
55-1520-209-20/24 55-1520-209-30/28 55-1520-209-34/51
55-1520-209-20/30 55-1520-209-30/29 55-1520-209-34/58
55-1520-209-20/31 55-1520-209-30/41 55-1520-209-34/59
55-1520-209-20/41 55-1520-209-30/48 55-1520-209-34/63
55-1520-209-20/57 55-1520-209-30/55 55-1520-209-34/71
MWO's: 55-1520-209-34/85 MWO's: 55-1520-209-34/107 MWO's: 55-1520-209-34/125
55-1520-209-34/92 55-1520-209-34/109 55-1520-209-34/130
55-1520-209-34/95 55-1520-209-34/111 55-1520-209-34/132
55-1520-209-34/104 55-1520-209-34/118 55-1520-209-34/135
55-1520-209-34/105 55-1520-209-34/124 55-1520-209-34/137
NOTE 8. The following kits must be installed prior to i ssuance of the original Airworthiness Certificate:
Kits: 114DK007-1, 114DK205-1, 114E3030-43 and Inspection Kit: 114G5226-1.
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NOTE 9. The following transmission configurations are required to be installed prior to issuance of the original
Airworthiness Certificate: 114D1001-26, 114D2001-27, 114D5001-18 and 114D6001-18.
NOTE 10. The retirement times of critical parts are listed in the following table: (Reference TM55-1520-209-20).
COMPONENT PART NO. HOURS
Synchronizing Drive 114D3067-2 300
Shaft Adapters Fwd. 114D3067-4 1200
Forward Rotary Wing
Blades 114R1002-27 3600
114R1002-29 3600
114R1002-31 3600
114R1002-33 3600
114R1002-35 3600
114R1002-37 3600
Aft Rotary Wing Blades 114R1002-28 2400
114R1002-30 2400
114R1002-32 2400
114R1002-34 2400
114R1002-36 2400
114R1002-38 2400
Forward and Aft Drive 114R3388-5 700
Shaft Collar Assy
Forward and Aft Upper 114R3414-1 700
Drive Arm Assy 114R3414-4 700
114R3414-5 700
Aft Vertical Drive 114D3002-1 through -6 600
Shaft Assy Serial No. A-102 through
A-114,
A-149 through A-151
A-154, A-155, M-103,
M-104, M-106 thru M-111, M-115
M-117 through M-119
M-121
M-124 through M-130
M-132
M-134
M-135
M-137 through M-143
M-145 through M-160
M-163 through M-165
M-167 through M-174
M-179, M-180, M-185
M-187, M-188, M-190
through M-194
M-197, M-198, M-200
M-201, M-203 through
M-205, M-210, M-213,
M-214, M-217, M-221,
M-224, M-225 through
M-227, M-234, M-236,
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COMPONENT PART NO. HOURS
Aft Vertical Drive M-255 through M-258
Shaft Assy M-274
Aft Vertical Drive
Shaft Assy 114D3002-1 800
through -6
Serial No.
A-118, M-162, M-166, M-176,
M-182, M-183, M-189, M-209,
M-218, M-222, M-223, M-228,
M-230 through -232, M-235,
M-237, M-238, M-240, M-242,
M-246, M-251, through M-253
Aft Vertical Drive 114D3002-1 1000
Shaft Assy through -6
Serial No.
A-115 through A-117
Aft Vertical Drive
Shaft Assy 114D3002-1 1000
through -6
Serial No.
A-119 thru
A-148, A-152,
A-153, A-156
thru A-189
A-191 and
subsequent "A"
shaft assy's
M-177, M-178,
M-184, M-186,
M-195, M-196,
M-199, M-202,
M-206, thru M-208,
M-211, M-212,
M-215, M-216,
M-219, M-220,
M-229, M-233,
M-239, M-243 thru
M-245, M-247 thru
M-250, M-254, M-259,
thru M-273, M-275
thru M-278, M-280,
M-282 thru M-290,
M-292 and subsequent
"M" shaft assy's.
Bolt NAS 1308-50DW 600
*Blade Lag 114HS6800-1
Damper Assy
*Periodic inspection of this unit is required in acco rdance with Item 6.7 Page 16 of TM55-1520-209- 20 PMI.
NOTE 11 This helicopter is prohibited from carrying cargo for compen sation or hire. Carriage of cargo is limited to such cargo
that is incidental to the helicopter owners/operator’s business, which is other than air transportation.
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NOTE 12: A restricted category helicopter may not be operated in a foreign country without the express written approval of
that country.
NOTE 13: This helicopter has not been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable comprehensive and detailed
Airworthiness Code as provided by Annex 8, to the Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
NOTE 14: Helicopters that do not have documentation showing they were surplus from an Armed Force of the United Stetes
are not eligible for certification under this type cerficate. Engines and appliances that do not have documentation
showing they were surplus from an Armed Foce of the United States are not eligible for installation on a helicopter
under this type certificate. Helicopter(s). engine(s), and appliances that have records indicating time-in-service by a
foreign military or a foreign government will be presumed to be ineligible for certification or installation under this
type certificate. This presumption maybe overcome by the applicant substantiating to the satisfaction of the FAA
through documentation, tets, computations, evaluations, analysis or other means or methods that the helicopter,
engines or appliance during its time–in-service by the foreign military or foreign government, was maintained to an
extend and in a manner equal to that of an Armed Forces of the United States.
NOTE 15: No person may be carried in this helicopter during fli ght unless that person is essential to the purpose of flight.
NOTE 16: Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may re quire Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. If so, these
instructions must be submitted and accepted by the FAA Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group (FTW-AEG), prior
to approval for return to service.
NOTE 17: Carriage of hazardous materials is prohibited unless compliance is shown with applicable regulations in Code of
Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 175.
NOTE 18: For mailing and correspondence purposes use the following address:
The Boeing Company,
Integrated Defense Systems,
U.S. Army Programs & Military Rotorcraft
P.O. Box 16858
Philadelphia, PA 19078.
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