- Holder
- Erickson Incorporated DBA Erickson Air-Crane
- Revision
- 18
- Revised
- October 23, 2025
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 29
- Models
- 2
- Registered
- 17 aircraft
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Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| S-64F | Formerly Industrial Flying Crane, then Sikorsky Aircraft, then Erickson Air-Crane Company · Sikorsky | |
| S-64E | Formerly Industrial Flying Crane, then Sikorsky Aircraft, then Erickson Air-Crane Company · Sikorsky |
Airworthiness directives · 10
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO H6EA
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate Number H6EA, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the
product for which the Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requ irements of the Federal Aviation
Regulations.
Type Certificate (TC) Holder:
Type Certificate Holder Record
Erickson Incorporated, DBA Erickson Air-Crane
3100 Willow Springs Road
Central Point, Oregon 97502-0010
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, DBA Erickson Air-Crane transferred TC
H6EA to Erickson Incorporated, DBA Erickson Air-Crane on August 13, 2014
Erickson Air-Crane Co., L.L.C. transferred TC H6EA to
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, DBA Erickson Air-Crane on February 14,
2001
Erickson Air-Crane Co. transferred TC H6EA to
Erickson Air-Crane Co., L.L.C. on August 22, 1997
Sikorsky Aircraft transferred TC H6EA to
Erickson Air-Crane Co. on February 13, 1992.
I. MODEL NUMBER: S-64E (Transport Category Rotorcraft) (See ALL MODEL Section) (See NOTES
Section)
Approved: 08 /21/69
Engines:
Fuel:
Engine Limits:
2 Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A (with Hamilton Standard Fuel Control JFC56-4)
Aviation Kerosene Jet A or Jet A-1 or Jet B or JP-4 or JP-5 or JP-8 or JP-8 +100
(conforming to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft SB 2016)
Sea Level Static, Standard Day Conditions
SHAFT HP
POWER TURBINE
RPM
GAS GEN POWER TURBINE
RPM INLET TEMP (TS)
Takeoff (5 min) 4,500 9,500(105%N2) 16,700(104.2%N1) 688° C
One engine inoperative (30 min) 4,500 9,500(105%N2) 16,700(104.2%N1) 688° C
Maximum continuous
Allowable maximum overspeed
Acceleration limit (2 min)
4,000
--
--
9,500(105%N2)
10,350(114%N2)
--
16,700(104.2%N1)
16,700(104.2%N1)
--
655° C
--
688° C
Takeoff and maximum continuous horsepower ratings are normally obtained at a
power turbine speed of 9,000 rpm (100%N2)
Total power for two-engine operation is limited to 6,600 s.hp. for takeoff, and
5,400 s.hp. maximum continuous.
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Rotor Limits:
Power Off
Max 110% Nr (204 r.p.m.)
Min 89% Nr (165 r.p.m.)
Power On
Max 104% Nr (193 r.p.m.)
Min 100% Nr (185 r.p.m.)
Airspeed Limits: V NE (never exceed) 114 m.p.h. (99 knots) at 42,000 lb gross weight. For
increased airspeed limits at lower gross weights and variation of V NE with
altitude refer to Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
C.G. Range: (+328.0) to (+353.0) at 23,000 lb
(+324.0) to (+353.0) at 30,000 lb
(+328.0) to (+353.0) at 38,000 lb
(+328.0) to (+346.0) at 38,000 lb
42,000
GROSS
WEIGHT
(POUNDS)
38,000
30,000
23,000
324 328
Station--Inches
346 353
(+328.0) to (+346.0) at 42,000 lb
Empty Weight C.G. Range:
Datum:
Leveling Means:
Maximum Weight:
Number of Seats:
Maximum Baggage:
None
336 inches forward of main rotor centroid
Plumb line from top level plate inside cockpit aft door
42,000 lb
5. 2 at (+94.0), 1 at (+108.5), 1 at (+127.0), 1 at (+130.0).
500 lb at (+124.0) Two baggage compartments with a maximum allowable floor
loading of 300 p.s.f. and a total allowable load of 250 lb each compartment. See
NOTE 3 for information pertaining to the carriage of external loads.
Fuel Capacity:
Oil Capacity:
1356 gal. (454 gal. at (+280.8), 454 gal. at (+397.3), 448 gal. at (+461.3)).
2.6 gal. (+234.0) (2 tanks 1.3 gal. each). See NOTE 1 for data on system fuel
and oil.
Rotor Blade & Control Movements: For rigging information, refer to Maintenance Manual.
Serial Numbers Eligible:
64002,64003,64015,64016,64017,64018,64019,64022,64025,64027,
64028,64033,64034D,64037,64038,64042,64043,64050,64052,64058,
64061,64064,64065,64066,64079,64099,64101,641001,64E3001, and
subsequent.
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Certification Basis: FAR 29, 1 February 1965, including Amendments 29-1 and 29-2 except FAR
29.855(d), and Special Conditions No. 29-014-SC.
For S-64E models incorporating Composite Main Rotorblades, §29.571 amendment
29-55 has been added in addition to the above certification basis.
Type Certificate Application Date: 11/27/67.
Type Certificate Issued: 08/21/69
The S-64E is designed and intended to be operated as an industrial flying crane.
It is primarily intended to carry cargo in external load operations and the
certification basis has been developed for that purpose. Special Conditions No.
29-014-SC include modifications to sections of FAR 29 considered appropriate
for industrial flying crane operation without external loads under FAR 91 and for
rotorcraft-load combinations meeting the requirements of Subpart D of FAR 133.
II. MODEL NUMBER:
Approved:
Engines:
S-64F (Transport Categorv Rotorcraft) (See ALL MODEL Section) (See
NOTES Section)
11/25/70
2 Pratt & Whitney JFTDl2A-5A (with Hamilton Standard Fuel Control JFC56-
6)
Fuel:
Engine Limits:
Aviation Kerosene Jet A or Jet A-1 or Jet B or JP-4 or JP-5 or JP-8 or JP-8+100
(conforming to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft SB 2016).
Sea level static, standard day conditions
SHAFT HP
POWER TURBINE
RPM
GAS GEN
RPM
POWER TURBINE
INLET TEMP (T5)
Takeoff (5 min)
One engine imperative (30 min)
Maximum continuous
Allowable maximum overspeed
Acceleration limit (2 min)
Starting limit (2 sec)
4,800
4,800
4,430
--
--
--
9,500(105%N2)
9,500(105%N2)
9,500(105%N2)
10,350(114%N2)
--
--
16,700(104.2%N1)
16,700(104.2%N1)
16,700(104.2%N1)
16,700(104.2%N1)
--
--
720° C
720° C
675° C
--
720° C
525° C
Takeoff and maximum continuous horsepower ratings are normally obtained at a
power turbine speed of 9,000 rpm (100%N2)
Total power for two-engine operation is limited to 7,900 s.hp. for takeoff, and
6,600 s.hp. maximum continuous.
Rotor Limits:
Power Off
Max 110% Nr (204 r.p.m.)
Min 95% N r (176 r.p.m.)
Power On
Max 104% Nr (193 r.p.m.)
Min 100% Nr (185 r.p.m.)
Airspeed Limits: VNE (never exceed) 120 m.p.h. (104 knots) at 47,000 lb gross weight. For
airspeed limits at lower gross weights and variation of VNE with altitude refer to
Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
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C.G. Range: (+323.0) to (+349.0) at 23,000 lb
(+323.0) to (+349.0) at 30,000 lb
(+326.4) to (+349.0) at 38,000 lb
(+326.4) to (+346.0) at 38,000 lb
(+328.0) to (+346.0) at 42,000 lb
(+328.0) to (+346.0) at 47,000 lb
47,000 -
42,000
GROSS
WEIGHT
(POUNDS)
30,000
23,000
323 328 346 349
Station--lnches
Empty Weight C.G. Range:
Datum:
Leveling Means:
Maximum Weight:
Number of Seats:
Maximum Baggage:
None
336 inches forward of main rotor centroid
Plumb line from top level plate inside cockpit aft door
47,000 lb
5. 2 at (+94.0). 1 at (+108.5), 1 at (+127.0), 1 at (+130.0).
500 lb at (+124.0). Two baggage compartments with a maximum allowable floor
loading of 300 p.s.f. and a total allowable load of 250 lb each compartment. See
NOTE 3 for information pertaining to the carriage of external loads.
Fuel Capacity:
Oil Capacity:
1,356 gal. (454 gal. at (+280.8), 454 gal. at (+397.3), 448 gal. at (461.3)).
2.6 gal. (+234.0) (2 tanks 1.3 gal. each). See NOTE 1 for data on system fuel
and oil.
Rotor Blade & Control Movements: For rigging information, refer to Maintenance Manual.
Serial Numbers Eligible: 64081, 64084, 64085, 64086, 64091, 64093, 64097, 64067, 64078, 64080,
64088, 64089, 64090, 64095, 64098, 64F5001, and subsequent.
Certification Basis: FAR 29 dated 1 February 1965 including Amendments 29-1 and 29-2 except
FAR 29.855(d), and Special Conditions No. 29-014-SC.
Type Certificate Application Date: 04/02/69
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Type Certificate Amended: 11/25/70
The S-64F is designed and intended to be operated as an industrial flying crane.
It is primarily intended to carry cargo in external load operations and the
certification basis has been developed for that purpose. Special Conditions No.
29-014-SC include modifications to sections of FAR 29 considered appropriate
for industrial flying crane operation without external loads under FAR 91 and for
rotorcraft-load combinations meeting the requirements of Subpart D of FAR 133.
THE FOLLOWING DATA IS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS OF THIS SERIES:
Production Basis: Production Certificate 716NM
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness
regulations (see certification basis) must be installed in the aircraft for
certification. In addition, the following items of equipment are required: (a)
FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual and appropriate supplements.
NOTE 1: Current weight and balance report including list of required equipment and equipment included
in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each
helicopter at the time of original certification. The certificated empty weight and corresponding
C.G. locations must include undrainable oil of 5 lb (+234.0) and unusable fuel of 26 lb (10 lb at
(+290.0), 9 lb at (+370.0), 7 lb at (+461.0)).
NOTE 2: The following placard must be displayed in front of and in clear view of the pilot:
"THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING
LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL."
NOTE3:
NOTE4:
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; and a four point load leveler suspension
system. Information concerning the operating limitations with this equipment is contained in the
Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the helicopter is contained in the manufacturer's
Maintenance Manual provided with each helicopter. In addition to the maintenance manuals, the
helicopters are to be serviced and maintained according to the following Service Bulletins:
Model S-64E
1. Service Bulletin 64B General-2 for component maximum recommended time between overhaul.
Model S-64F
1. Service Bulletin 64F General-2 for component maximum recommended time between overhaul.
In addition, the following Airworthiness Limitations have been established for this Rotorcraft.:
Model S-64E
1. Service Bulletin 64B General-1 for component retirement times. FAA approved by the
Rotorcraft Certification Office (RCO).
Model S-64F
1. Service Bulletin 64F General-1 Time Limits-Retirement Schedule. FAA approved.
2. Service Bulletin 64F General-3 Mandatory Structural Inspections. FAA approved.
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NOTE 5:
NOTE 6:
NOTE 7:
NOTE 8:
Prior to Airworthiness certification as a Model S-64F helicopter, either a military Model CH-54B
helicopter must be inspected and modified according to Erickson Air-Crane Document No. 1097
"Master Conversion Drawing List, CH-54B to S-64F ", or conforms to Erickson Air-Crane General
Arrangement Drawing 6401-10015, Rev. D, or later FAA approved revision level.
Prior to Airworthiness certification as Model S-64E helicopter , military Model CH-54A
helicopters must be inspected and modified according to Erickson Air-Crane Document No.
1077, "Modification of CH-54A to S-64E Helicopter", or conforms to Erickson Air-Crane General
Arrangement Drawing 6401-10021, Rev. IR, or later FAA approved revision level.
Revision No. 5 to this TCDS was not published by the FAA.
Both S-64E and S-64F models are also known as "Industrial Flying Crane Helicopters."
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