# TCDS H5NE: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
- Revision: 20
- Revised: October 16, 2023
- Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 29
- Registered aircraft: 11, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/96/dc/96dc9262280be8be1955762b32b07fa84e3289e8b1959e9156028c05698cee95
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172496947120231018140707.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H5NE

## Models (3)

As the data sheet lists them.

- S-70M
- S-70A
- T700-GE-701A

## What the data sheet says

Some pages are OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
TCDS NUMBER H5NE 
REVISION 20 
DATE: October 16, 2023 
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT 
MODEL: S-70A, S-70M 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION  
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET H5NE  
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate Number H5NE, 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 Si korsky Aircraft Corporation 
6900 Main Street 
Stratford, CT 06615-9129 
 
MODEL NUMBER: S-70A (Restrict ed Category) Approved: 10/22/88 
 (Derivative aircraft of U.S. Army Models UH-60A and UH-60L) 
ENGINES: 2 General Electric T700-GE-701A (See Notes 5, 13 and 14 for optional engines.) 
FUEL: JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Je t A, Jet A1, or Jet B 
ENGINE LIMITS: 
SHAFT HP  
(S.L. STD) 
POWER TURBINE 
RPM/% 
GAS GEN  
RPM/% 
TURBINE GAS 
TEMP.oC 
 
Contingency Rated 
Power (CRP) 
(2 1/2 min. OEI) 
Maximum Rating 
(10 min. dual) 
Intermediate Rated 
Power 
(IRP) (30 min. dual) 
Maximum 
Continuous Power 
(MCP) 
1,723 20,900/100 44,700/102 917 
1,715 20,900/100 44,700/102 882 
1,694 20,900/100 44,700/102 867 
1,510 20,900/100 44,700/102 804 
 
TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE  
120% Single Engine 
106% Dual Engine 
(no time limits) 
ROTOR LIMITS: POWER OFF: Maximum 110% 
Minimum 90%  
POWER ON: Maximum 107% 
Minimum 91% 
 
AIRSPEED LIMITS: Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See appropriate Rotorcraft Flight Manual 
(Operators Manual) for variation of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude and 
temperature. 
 
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INCHES AFT OF DATUM 
DATUM: 341.2 inches forward of the main rotor centroid. 
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs. 
MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot) 
NUMBER OF SEATS: a. 2 at Sta. 227.1;  2 at Sta. 264.6; 1 at Sta. 280.4; 2 at Sta. 282.5; 2 at Sta. 
(No Passengers Permitted) 300.5; 1 at Sta. 301.4; 4 at Sta. 334.3; 4 at Sta. 355.3; 4 at Sta. 387.2. 
b. OPTIONAL SEATING: 2 at Sta. 227.1; 1 at Sta. 262.0; 3 at Sta. 282.0; 3 at 
Sta. 320.7; 4 at Sta. 339.8; 4 at Sta.387.2 
FUEL CAPACITY: 361.5 gallons; 2 tanks (LH & RH interchangeable). An additional 460 gallons 
(2x230 gallons) or 920 gallons (4x230 gallons) with external fuel tanks installed. 
OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine. 
OTHER OPERATING 
LIMITATIONS: 
TM 55-1520-237-10T S-70A Operator's Manual dated October 20, 1988, as 
revised. For aircraft Serial Numbers 701825, 701835 and 702127, TM 55-1520-
237-10HK Operator's Manual, dated October 29, 1992, as revised, is applicable. 
For aircraft Serial Numbers 701129 and 702029, TM55-1520-237-10B 
Operator’s Manual, dated June 22, 1992, as revised, is applicable. For aircraft 
Serial Numbers 700029, 702129 and 702929, TM 1-70-29-10 Operator’s 
Manual, dated October 6, 1997, as revised, is applicable.  
SERIAL NUMBERS 700029, 701129, 701322, 701325,  701327, 701329, 701331, 701333, 701592, 
ELIGIBLE: 701593, 70159 4, 701595, 701613, 701614, 701825, 701835, 702029, 702127, 
 702129, 702929.        
 
C.G. RANGE 347.7 360.2 
22,000 
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A 
F 
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W 
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T 
L 
B 
S 
15,900 
345 .5 
13,700 
13,400 
13,050 
366 .3 
11,500 
342.6 358.1

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TYPE CERTIFICATION 
BASIS: 
FAR 21.25(a)(2), effective January 6, 1975, for the purpose of: 
(1) Agriculture, FAR 21.25(b)(1) 
(2) External Cargo, FAR 21.25(b)(7) 
(3) Forest and Wildlife Conservation FAR 21.25(b)(2)  
FAR 29, Amendments 29-1 through 29-17 for non-U.S. Army approved 
modifications. 
 
See Note 15 for Noise Requirements. 
PRODUCTION BASIS: Production Ce rtificate No. 105 and 8S0. 
EQUIPMENT: The following must be installed in  each type helicopter for certification: 
(1) Sikorsky Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Oper ator's Manual) Publication TM 551520-237-
10T. (See Note 5.) For aircraft Serial Numbers 701825 and 701835, TM 55-1520-237-
10HK, dated October 29, 1992, as revised, is applicable. For aircraft Serial Number 
701129, TM55-1520-237-10B, dated June 22, 1992, as revised, is applicable. 
(2) Removal and replacement of equipment in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit 
Drawing No. 70010-00003 (Dash number as applicable). (See Notes 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14) 
(3) Aircraft must be modified with Stabilato r Amplifier P/N 70902-02001-048; Pitot 
Static Probe Support, Assembly P/N 70219-02141-041 (left side), -042 (right side); and 
Pitot Static Probe Fairing, Assembly P/N 70219-02141-043 (left side), -44 (right side). 
 
 
II. MODEL NUMBER: S-70M (Restricted Cate gory) Approved: February 11, 2019 
 (Derivative aircraft of U.S. Army Model UH-60M) 
ENGINES: 2 General Electric T700-GE-701D 
FUEL: JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Je t A, Jet A1, or Jet B 
ENGINE LIMITS: 
SHAFT HP  
(S.L. STD) 
POWER TURBINE GAS GEN  
RPM/% 
TURBINE GAS 
TEMP.oC  RPM/%    
Contingency Rated 
Power (CRP) 
(2 1/2 min. OEI) 
Maximum Rating 
(10 min. dual) 
Intermediate Rated 
Power 
(IRP) (30 min. dual) 
Maximum 
Continuous Power 
(MCP) 
 2,000 20,900/100 46,935/105 903 
 1,994 20,900/100 46,935/105 879 
 1,902 20,900/100 46,935/105 846 
 1,716 20,900/100 46,935/105 793 
 
 
TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE  
135% Single Engine  
120% Dual Engine ( < 80 KIAS) 
100% Dual Engine ( > 80 KIAS) 
(no time limits)

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ROTOR LIMITS:  POWER OFF:  Maximum 110%
Minimum 90%
POWER ON:  Maximum 107%
Minimum 91%
AIRSPEED LIMITS:  Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See appropriate Rotorcraft Flight Manual
(Operators Manual) for variation of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude and
temperature.
S-70M Longitudinal Center of Gravity Envelope
25000 •
348.2  359.2
23500 -
23000 -  347.7 -  Note 1  -360.2
22000
21000
WEIGHT - POUNDS  19000
17000
006ST
15000  342.6  345.5
13700
13400
13000  12000  12500=7  1305  366.3
11500  363.2
11000  348  _ 358.1, 360,8,
336  340  344  ZSE  356  360  364  368
Note 1 - Excursion into this region is permissible when performing external lift missions with a cargo hook load above 8000 pounds and up to 9000 pounds.
EMPTY WEIGHT  None.
C.G. RANGE:
DATUM:  341 inches forward of the main rotor centroid.
LEVELING MEANS:  Leveling plate at STA 309.62, BL 35 LH, and plumb line from top of LH forward cabin
doorframe.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:  INTERNAL: 22,000 Ibs.
EXTERNAL: 23,500 Ibs.
MINIMUM CREW:  2 (Pilot, Co-Pilot)

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NUMBER OF SEATS: 
(No Passengers Permitted) a. 2 at St a. 227; 2 at Sta. 284; 3 at Sta. 321; 4 at Sta. 340; 4 at Sta. 
387 
b. OPTIONAL SEATING: 2 at Sta. 282; 1 at Sta. 282 
MAXIMUM FLOOR LOADING: 300 lb./sq. ft. 
STORAGE COMPARTMENT 125 lb. 
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 
FUEL CAPACITY: 360 gallons; 2 tanks. 
OIL CAPACITY:  7 quarts each engine. 
 
OTHER OPERATING 
LIMITATIONS: 
TM 1-S70M-280-10 S-70M Operator's Manual dated August 25, 2020, as 
revised. 
  
SERIAL NUMBERS 704091 
ELIGIBLE:   
 
 
For modifications, the baseline certification basis (as defined in Policy Memo AIR-600-
DM02), is 14 CFR 29 dated February 1, 1965, including Amendments 29-1 through 29-
17 (through 29-47 for main rotor blade and avionics systems modifications). See Note 
20. 
In accordance with 14CFR Part 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 defined in 14CFR 137.3, aerial dispensing of liquids 
and forest conservation materi al as defined by 14CFR 137.3, or external loads as 
defined in 14CFR 133.1(b). 
Helicopter fuel system safety per FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Section 317, enacted 
October 05, 2018. Compliance has been established with 49 U.S.C. §44737 (2018) 
[29.952(a)(1), (2), (3), (5), (6), 29.952(c)(1)(ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (c)(2)(excluding fatigue), (f), 
(g), and 29.963(b) as amended by Amendment 29-35 and 29.975(a)(7) as amended by 
Amendment 29-42. Equivalent Level of Safety AT02311BO-R / P-1 for 29.952(c)(1)(i) 
and the fatigue requirements of 29.952(c)(2) as amended by Amendment 29-35]. 
PRODUCTION BASIS: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 
Production Certificate Number 105 
EQUIPMENT: The following must be installed in  each type helicopter for certification: 
(1) Sikorsky Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Operat or's Manual) Publication TM 1-S70M-280-
10 (see Note 16), as revised. 
(2) Removal and replacement of equipment in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit 
Drawing No. 70000-00120-046. 
 
 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATION 
BASIS: 
FAR 21.25(a)(2), effective January 6, 1975, for the purpose of: 
(1) Agriculture, FAR 21.25(b)(1) 
(2) External Cargo, FAR 21.25(b)(7) 
(3) Forest and Wildlife Conservation FAR 21.25(b)(2)

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NOTES 
NOTE 1:  Current weight and balance report, including li st of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading 
instructions must be in each type helicopter at time of original airworthiness certification and at all times 
thereafter. 
NOTE 2:  The following placard must be  prominently displayed 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." FAR 91.39 became FAR 91.313 in the recodification dated 
August 18, 1989. 
NOTE 3:  For Model S-70A: Prior to Civil Airworthines s Certification, compliance with Sikorsky Aircraft document 
number IILS-L-88-006, dated October 5, 1988, as revised, must be accomplished. 
For Model S-70M: Prior to Civil Airworthiness Certification, compliance with Sikorsky Aircraft document 
number ASB/MAM-Armyint-PUB-001, dated August 18, 2017, as revised, must be accomplished. 
NOTE 4: For Model S-70A: Information essential to proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following 
U.S. Army publications, as revised: TM 11-1520-237-1, -2, and -3, dated June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-
23, Volumes 1 thru 8, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237T, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-
PMS-1, dated June 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2, dated August 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated 
June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, dated November 13, 1990, and Sikorsky Supplement C-7 to these 
publications. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701A engines is contained in 
General Electric Publications SEI 671 and 673, as revised and U.S. Army TM 1-2840-24823&P, as revised. 
Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 55-1520-237-23, 
Volume 1, Chapter 1, Table I-II, dated August 29, 1989, as revised, and Sikorsky Supplement C-7, unless 
superseded by appropriate airworthiness directive. (See NOTE 10).Alternate information essential to the 
proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following U.S. Army publications, as revised: TM 11-
1520-237-23-1, -2, and -3, dated April 30, 1979; TM 55-1520-23723-1, dated December 8, 1987; TM 55-
1520-237-2, through -10, dated December 29, 1978; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-1, dated July 14, 1988; TM 55-
1520-237-PMS-2, dated April 12, 1988; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated August 15, 1987; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, 
dated January 8, 1988, and Sikorsky Supplement No. C-1 to these publications. Information essential to the 
proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701A engines is contained in General Electric Publications SEI 671 and 
673, as revised, and U.S. Army TM 1-2840-24823&P, as revised. Component and overhaul and replacement 
times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 55-1520-237-23-2, dated December 29, 1978; and Sikorsky 
Supplement C-1 to this publication, unless superseded by appropriate Airworthiness Directive. (See NOTE 
10) 
The U.S. Army replaced TM 55-1520-237-23-1 through -10 with a single manual, TM 55-1520-237-23, 
composed of 18 chapters and 8 appendices divided into 8 volumes. Either set of TM's may be 
used. (See NOTE 10) 
Information on civil aircraft serial number correlation to U.S. Army serial numbers is contained in 
Sikorsky Letter TPL-W91-450, dated July 23, 1991, as revised or Sikorsky Engineering Report SER-
51010189 dated 7 June 2016, as revised. 
For Model S-70M:  Information essential to proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the 
following publications, as revised: TM 1-S70M-280-23, volume 1 thru 11, dated July 1, 2021; TM 11-
S70M-280-23, dated September 1, 2021; TM 1-S70M-280-PMD (Work Packages 0001 through 
0007) dated July 1, 2021; TM 1-S70M-280-PMI (Work Packages 0001 through 0015) dated July 1, 
2021; TM 1-S70M-280-PMS (Work Packages 0001 through 0008), dated July 1, 2021; TM 1-S70M-
280-23P dated September 1, 2021; TM 11-S70M-280-23P dated 1 September 2021. Information 
essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701D engines is contained in General Electric 
Publication SEI 671, as revised. Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance 
with TM 1-S70M-280-AWL dated July 20, 2021. (See NOTE 16). 
NOTE 5: For Model S-70A: For aircraft equipped with optional engines: (UH-60L derivative) 
ENGINES: 2 General Electric T700-GE-701C  
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5 , JP-8, Jet A, Jet A1, or Jet B

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ENGINE LIMITS 
 SHAFT 
HP  
POWER 
TURBINE  
GAS. 
GEN. 
TURBIN
E GAS  
Contingency Rated 1,940 20,900/100 44,70 903 
Power (CRP) 
2 1/2 min. OEI)     
Maximum Rating 1,890 20,900/100 44,70 878 
(10 min. dual     
Intermediate Rated 1,800 20,900/100 44,70 851 
Power 
(IRP) (30 min. dual)     
Maximum Continuous 1,662 20,900/100 44,70 810 
Power (MCP)       
TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE  
135% Single Engine (No time limits) 
120% Dual Engine (No time limits) 
Other Operating Limitations:  U.S. Army TM 55-1520-237-10, UH-60A and EH-60A Operator's Manual, 
dated January 8, 1988, as revised, or U.S. Army TMI-1520-237-10, UH-60A, UH-60L, EH-60A 
Operator's Manual, dated August 31, 1994, as revised, and Sikorsky Supplements C-4 and C-5, dated 
October 26, 1990, as revised. For aircraft Serial Numbers 701825 and 701835, TM 55-1520-237-10HK, 
dated October 29, 1992, as revised, is applicable. 
 
Equipment:  Each type certificated helicopter with T700-GE-701C engines installed must be equipped with 
U.S. Army TM 55-1520-237-10, UH-60A and EH-60A Operator's Manual, dated January 8, 1988 as 
revised, or U.S. Army TM-1-1520-237-10, UH-60A, UH-60L, EH-60A Operator's Manual, dated August 
31,1994, as revised, and Sikorsky supplements No. C-4 and C-5, dated October 26, 1990, as revised. For 
aircraft serial numbers 701825 and 701835, TM 55-1520-237-10HK Operator's Manual dated October 29, 
1992, as revised, is applicable. 
Removal and replacement of equipment is in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing No. 70010-
00003 (Dash number as applicable). 
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following U.S. Army 
publications, as revised: TM 11-1520-237-23-1, -2, and -3, dated June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-23, 
Volumes 1 through 8, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237T, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-
PMS-1, dated June 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2, dated August 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated 
June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, dated November 13, 1990; and Sikorsky supplement C-7 to these 
publications. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701C engines is contained in 
U.S. Army TM 55-2840-248-23, dated December 31, 1981, as revised and General Electric Publication SEI-
671, as revised. Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 55-
1520-237-23, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Table I-II, dated August 29, 1989, as revised, and Sikorsky supplement 
C-7 to this publication, unless superseded by appropriate airworthiness directive. (See NOTE 10) 
Alternate information essential to the proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following U.S. 
Army publications, as revised: TM 11-1520-237-23-1, -2, and -3, dated April 30, 1979; TM 55-1520-23723-1, 
dated December 8, 1987; TM 55-1520-237-23-2 through -10, dated December 29, 1978; TM 55-1520-237-
PMS-1, dated July 14, 1988; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2, dated April 12, 1988; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated 
August 15, 1987; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, dated January 8, 1988; and Sikorsky Supplement C-1 to these 
publications. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701C engines is contained in 
U.S. Army TM 55-2840-248-23, dated December 31, 1981; as revised and General Electric Publication SEI-
671, as revised. Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 55-
1520-237-23-2, dated December 29, 1978; and Sikorsky Supplement C-1 to this publication, unless 
superseded by appropriate Airworthiness Directive. (See NOTE 10)

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The U.S. Army replaced TM 55-1520-237-23-1 through -10 with a single manual, TM 55-1520-237-23, 
composed of 18 chapters and 8 appendices divided into 8 volumes. Either set of TM's may be used. 
(See NOTE 10) 
Information on civil aircraft serial number correlation to U.S. Army serial numbers is contained in Sikorsky 
Letter TPL-W91-450, dated July 23, 1991, as revised, or Engineering Report SER-51010189 dated 7 June 
2016, as revised. 
NOTE 6: For Model S-70A: 
 
For aircraft configured in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing No. 70010-00003-013. 
SERIAL NUMBERS ELIGIBLE: 701613 and 701614. 
Note 5 applies, except the only applicable TM 55-1520-237-10 Operator's Manual Sikorsky Supplement is 
C-7, dated May 24, 1991, as revised. Removal and replacement of equipment is in accordance with 
Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing No. 70010-00003-013. 
NUMBER OF SEATS: 2 at Sta. 227.1; 2 at Sta. 283.5; 2 at Sta. 329.5; 4 at Sta. 384.3 Compliance with FAR 
29.853 has been demonstrated. 
NOTE 7: For Model S-70A: 
For aircraft configured in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing No. 70010-00003-015. 
SERIAL NUMBER ELIGIBLE: 701129 
For aircraft configured in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing No. 70080-95011-011. 
SERIAL NUMBER ELIGIBLE: 702029 
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following publications: 
TM1-1520-237-10B Operators Manual 
TM1-1520-237-CLB Operators and Crewmembers Checklist 
TM1-1520-237-MTFB Maintenance Test Flight Manual 
TM1-70-29-23 Aircraft Maintenance Procedures Manual 
TM1-70-29-PMS-1 10 Hour/14Day (30 hour/42 day) Inspection Checklist 
TM1-70-29-PMS-2 Periodic Inspection Checklist 
TM1-70-29-23P Airframe Repair Parts and Special Tools List 
TM11-70-29-23 Avionics Maintenance Procedures Manual 
TM11-70-29-23P Avionics Configuration Repair Parts and Special Tools List 
NUMBER OF SEATS: 2 at Sta. 227.1; 2 at Sta. 283.5; 2 at Sta. 329.5; 3 at Sta. 384.3. 
Compliance with FAR 29.853 (a) only has been demonstrated. 
NOTE 8: For Model S-70A: 
For aircraft configured in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing Nos. 33770-51668, 70080-60031, 
33770-81008. SERIAL NUMBER ELIGIBLE: 700029 
 For aircraft configured in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing Nos. 33770-51664, 33880-60013, 
33770-81008. SERIAL NUMBER ELIGIBLE: 702129 
For aircraft configured in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing Nos. 33770-51666, 70080-60031, 
33770-81008. SERIAL NUMBER ELIGIBLE: 702929 
Information essential to the proper maintenance of these aircraft is contained in the following publications: 
TM 1-70-29-10 Operator’s Manual 
TM 1-70-29-CL Operator’s and Crewmember’s Checklist 
TM 1-70-29-MTF   Maintenance Test Flight Manual 
TM 1-70-29-23 Aircraft Maintenance Procedures Manual 
 
TM 1-70-29-PMS-1 10 hour/14 day(30 hour/42 day) Inspection Checklist

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TM 1-70-29-PMS-2 Periodic Inspection Checklist 
TM 1-70-29-23P   Airframe Repair Parts and Special Tools List  
TM 11-70-29-23   Avionics Maintenance Procedures Manual 
TM 11-70-29-23P Avionics Configuration Repair Parts and Special Tools List 
Number of seats: 2 at Sta. 227.1; 2 at Sta. 283.5; 2 at Sta. 329.5; 3 at Sta. 384.3 
Compliance with FAR 29.853(a) only has been demonstrated. 
 
NOTE 9: For Model S-70A: S-70A derivatives of UH-60L ai rcraft may be operated at gross weights up to 23,500 pounds 
during external load operations, and hook loads up to 9,000 pounds in accordance with U.S. Army Aviation 
Safety Message 051326Z Jul 94, or appropriately revised FAA approved Operator's Manual. U.S. Army Safety 
Message 051325Z Jul 94, Serial Number 91-26354 is Sikorsky Serial Number 701656 and Serial Number 91-
26421 is Sikorsky Serial Number 701771. 
 
NOTE 10: For Model S-70A: The following table lists equivale nt sets of technical data approved for proper maintenance 
of the aircraft. 
U.S. Army Manuals 
Old 
 
        New 
S-70A Commercial Manuals 
TM 55-1520-237-10 TM 1-1520-237-10 FAA Approved RFM 
TM55-1520-237-MTF TM 1-1520-237-MTF Not Applicable 
TM 55-1520-237-CL TM 1-1520-237-CL Not Applicable 
TM 55-1520-237-PMS-1 TM 1-1520-237-PMS-1 TM 1-70-PMS-1 
TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2 TM 1-1520-237-PMS-2 TM 1-70-PMS-2 
TM 55-1520-237-23 TM 1-1520-237-23 TM 1-70-23 and TM 1-70-23AW-2 
TM 55-1520-237-T TM 1-1520-237-T TM 1-70-T 
TM 55-1520-237-23P TM 1-1520-237-23P TM 1-70-23P 
TM 11-1520-237-23 TM 11-1520-237-23 TM 11-70-23 
TM 11-1520-237-23P TM 11-1520-237-23P TM 11-70-23P 
TM 11-1520-237-23P TM 11-1520-237-23P Not Applicable  
The initial publication date of the U.S. Army TM 1 series was 31 August 1994. 
The initial publication date of the Sikorsky TM-1 series was 31 August 1994. 
 
NOTE 11: Deleted by previous revision. 
NOTE 12: Deleted by revision 12. 
NOTE 13: For Model S-70A: For aircraft equipped with optional engines: (UH-60L derivative only) 
ENGINES: 2 General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC  
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5 , JP-8, Jet A, Jet A1, or Jet B 
ENGINE LIMITS 
 SHAFT HP  
(S.L. STD.) 
POWER TURBINE  
RPM/% 
GAS. GEN.  
RPM/% 
TURBINE GAS  
TEMP. oC 
Contingency Rated 1,940 20,900/100 44,700 /102 903 
Power (CRP) 
2 1/2 min. OEI)     
Maximum Rating 1,890 20,900/100 44,700/102 878

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(10 min. dual)     
Intermediate Rated 1,800 20,900/100 44,700/102 851 
Power 
(IRP) (30 min. dual)     
Maximum Continuous 1,662 20,900/100 44,700/102 810 
Power (MCP      
 
 
TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE  
135% Single Engine (No time limits) 
120% Dual Engine (No time limits) 
EQUIPMENT:  Removal and repl acement of equipment in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft 
Top Kit Drawing 70070-30258 (dash number as applicable). 
Other Operating Limitations:  U.S. Army TMI-1520-237-10, UH-60A, UH-60L, EH-60A Operator's 
Manual, dated August 31, 1994, as revised, and Sikorsky Supplements C-4 and C-5, dated October 26, 
1990, as revised. For aircraft Serial Numbers 701825 and 701835, TM 55-1520-237-10HK, dated 
October 29, 1992, as revised, is applicable. 
 
Equipment:  Each type certificated helicopter with T700-GE-701D/CC engines installed must be equipped 
with U.S. Army TM-1-1520-237-10, UH-60A, UH-60L, EH-60A Operator's Manual, dated August 31,1994, 
as revised, and Sikorsky supplements No. C-4 and C-5, dated October 26, 1990, as revised. For aircraft 
serial numbers 701825 and 701835, TM 55-1520-237-10HK Operator's Manual dated October 29, 1992, 
as revised, is applicable. 
 
Removal and replacement of equipment is in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft Kit Drawing No. 70010-
00003 (Dash number as applicable). 
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following U.S. Army 
publications, as revised: TM 11-1520-237-23-1, -2, and -3, dated June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-23, 
Volumes 1 through 8, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237T, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-
PMS-1, dated June 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2, dated August 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated 
June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, dated November 13, 1990; and Sikorsky supplement C-7 to these 
publications. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701D/CC engines is contained 
in U.S. Army TM 55-2840-248-23, dated December 31, 1981, as revised and General Electric Publication 
SEI-671, as revised. Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 
55-1520-237-23, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Table I-II, dated August 29, 1989, as revised, and Sikorsky 
supplement C-7 to this publication, unless superseded by appropriate airworthiness directive. (See NOTE 
10) 
Alternate information essential to the proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following U.S. Army 
publications, as revised: TM 11-1520-237-23-1, -2, and -3, dated April 30, 1979; TM 55-1520-23723-1, dated 
December 8, 1987; TM 55-1520-237-23-2 through -10, dated December 29, 1978; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-1, 
dated July 14, 1988; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2, dated April 12, 1988; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated August 15, 
1987; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, dated January 8, 1988; and Sikorsky Supplement C-1 to these publications. 
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701D/CC engines is contained in U.S. Army 
TM 55-2840-248-23, dated December 31, 1981; as revised and General Electric Publication SEI-671, as 
revised. Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 55-1520-237-
23-2, dated December 29, 1978; and Sikorsky Supplement C-1 to this publication, unless superseded by 
appropriate Airworthiness Directive. (See NOTE 10) 
The U.S. Army replaced TM 55-1520-237-23-1 through -10 with a single manual, TM 55-1520-237-23, 
composed of 18 chapters and 8 appendices divided into 8 volumes. Either set of TM's may be used. (See 
NOTE 10)

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Information on civil aircraft serial number correlation to U.S. Army serial numbers is contained in Sikorsky 
Letter TPL-W91-450, dated July 23, 1991, as revised. 
NOTE 14: For Model S-70A: For aircraft equipped wi th optional engines: (UH-60A derivative only) 
ENGINES: 2 General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC  
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5 , JP-8, Jet A, Jet A1, or Jet B 
ENGINE LIMITS 
 SHAFT HP  
(S.L. STD.) 
POWER TURBINE  
RPM/% 
GAS. GEN.  
RPM/% 
TURBINE GAS  
TEMP. oC 
Contingency Rated 1,940 20,900/100 44,700 /102 903 
Power (CRP) 
2 1/2 min. OEI)     
Maximum Rating 1,890 20,900/100 44,700/102 878 
(10 min. dual     
Intermediate Rated 1,800 20,900/100 44,700/102 851 
Power 
(IRP) (30 min. dual)     
Maximum Continuous 1,662 20,900/100 44,700/102 810 
Power (MCP     
 
 
TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE  
135% Single Engine (No time limits) 
120% Dual Engine (No time limits) 
EQUIPMENT:  Removal and repl acement of equipment in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft 
Drawings as listed below: 
70351-48100 or 70351-58100 (Main Gearbox) 
70070-55238-014   INSTRUMENT PANEL 
70000-30100-043  HARDWARE SET 
70070-30258-013  MOD KIT 
70070-60220-014  KIT ENG HARNESS 
70070-30258-015  MOD KIT 
70070-30258-025  TUBE INSTL 
70070-60220-013  CONVERTER 
70070-60220-016   OVERHEAD CONSOLE 
70070-60485-012  AVIONICS 
70550-01126-075  AVIONICS 
70550-01126-076  AVIONICS 
70070-40037-015  FLIGHT CONTROLS KIT 
70070-40037-016  FLIGHT CONTROLS KIT 
70070-40039-011  MIXER ASSY KIT. 
70070-30258  ENGINE INSTALL 
 
Other Operating Limitations:  U.S. Army TM 1-1520-237-10, UH-60A, UH-60L, EH-60A Operator's 
Manual, dated August 31, 1994, as revised, and Sikorsky Supplements C-4 and C-5, dated October 26, 
1990, as revised. For aircraft Serial Numbers 701825 and 701835, TM 55-1520-237-10HK, dated 
October 29, 1992, as revised, is applicable.

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Equipment:  Each type certificated helicopter with T700-GE-701D/CC engines installed must be equipped 
with U.S. Army TM-1-1520-237-10, UH-60A, UH-60L, EH-60A Operator's Manual, dated August 31,1994, 
as revised, and Sikorsky supplements No. C-4 and C-5, dated October 26, 1990, as revised. For aircraft 
serial numbers 701825 and 701835, TM 55-1520-237-10HK Operator's Manual dated October 29, 1992, 
as revised, is applicable. Removal and replacement of equipment is in accordance with Sikorsky Aircraft 
Kit Drawing No. 7001000003 (Dash number as applicable). 
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following U.S. Army 
publications, as revised: TM 11-1520-237-23-1, -2, and -3, dated June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-23, 
Volumes 1 through 8, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237T, dated August 29, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-
PMS-1, dated June 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2, dated August 30, 1990; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated 
June 10, 1989; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, dated November 13, 1990; and Sikorsky supplement C-7 to these 
publications. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701D/CC engines is contained 
in U.S. Army TM 55-2840-248-23, dated December 31, 1981, as revised and General Electric Publication 
SEI-671, as revised. Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 
55-1520-237-23, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Table I-II, dated August 29, 1989, as revised, and Sikorsky 
supplement C-7 to this publication, unless superseded by appropriate airworthiness directive. (See NOTE 
10) 
Alternate information essential to the proper maintenance of the aircraft is contained in the following U.S. Army 
publications, as revised: TM 11-1520-237-23-1, -2, and -3, dated April 30, 1979; TM 55-1520-23723-1, dated 
December 8, 1987; TM 55-1520-237-23-2 through -10, dated December 29, 1978; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-1, 
dated July 14, 1988; TM 55-1520-237-PMS-2, dated April 12, 1988; TM 55-1520-237-CL, dated August 15, 
1987; TM 55-1520-237-MTF, dated January 8, 1988; and Sikorsky Supplement C-1 to these publications. 
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the T700-GE-701D/CC engines is contained in U.S. Army 
TM 55-2840-248-23, dated December 31, 1981; as revised and General Electric Publication SEI-671, as 
revised. Component overhaul and replacement times shall be in accordance with U.S. Army TM 55-1520-237-
23-2, dated December 29, 1978; and Sikorsky Supplement C-1 to this publication, unless superseded by 
appropriate Airworthiness Directive. (See NOTE 10). 
The U.S. Army replaced TM 55-1520-237-23-1 through -10 with a single manual, TM 55-1520-237-23, 
composed of 18 chapters and 8 appendices divided into 8 volumes. Either set of TM's may be used. (See 
NOTE 10) 
Information on civil aircraft serial number correlation to U.S. Army serial numbers is contained in Sikorsky 
Letter TPL-W91-450, dated July 23, 1991, as revised or Engineering Report SER-51010189 dated 7 June 
2016, as revised. 
 
NOTE 15: For Model S-70A: In accordance with 14CFR Part 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 defined in 14CFR 137.3, aerial dispensing of liquids and forest conservation material as defined 
by 14CFR 137.3,or external loads as defined in 14CFR 133.1(b). 
 
NOTE 16: Technical manuals have been created in accordance with the tables below for Model S-70M (See Note 4). 
Title U.S. Army Manual S-70M Commercial Manual 
Operators Manual TM 1-1520-280-10 TM 1-S70M-280-10 
Operators and Crewmembers Checklist TM 1-1520-280-CL TM 1-S70M-280-CL 
Maintenance Test Flight Manual TM 1-1520-280-MTF TM 1-S70M-280-MTF 
Aircraft Maintenance Procedures Manual TM 1-1520-280-23 TM 1-S70M-280-23 
Aircraft Repair Parts and Special Tools List TM 1-1520-280-23P TM 1-S70M-280-23P 
Phased Maintenance Inspection Checklist TM 1-1520-280-PMI TM 1-S70M-280-PMI 
Preventive Maintenance Services Inspection 
Checklist 
TM 1-1520-280-PMS TM 1-S70M-280-PMS 
Preventive Maintenance Daily Inspection TM 1-1520-280-PMD TM 1-S70M-280-PMD 
Avionics Maintenance Procedures Manual TM 11-1520-280-23 TM 11-S70M-280-23 
Avionics Configuration Repair Parts and Special 
Tools List 
TM 11-1520-280-23P TM 11-S70M-280-23P 
Airworthiness Limitations Manual N/A TM 1-S70M-280-AWL

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NOTE 17: Restricted category aircraft may not be operated in a foreign country without the express written approval of 
that country. 
 
NOTE 18: This aircraft has not been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable comprehensive and detailed 
airworthiness code as provided by Annex 8 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. 
 
NOTE 19: Deleted 
 
NOTE 20: For modifications approved in accordance with FAA Order 8110.56B (or latest revision) Section 4-15(e): 
Modifications Previously Qualified by the U.S. Armed Forces, or other modifications approved in accordance 
with the CFR 29 certification basis, reference Sikorsky Aircraft Drawing No’s. S7079-00000-012 (S-70M Type 
Certified Options) and 70070-00001-012 (S-70M Type Certified Field Modifications). 
 
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