- Holder
- Croman Corporation
- Revision
- 3
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- March 11, 2015
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 29
- Models
- 1
- Registered
- 5 aircraft
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SH-3H |
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STCs approved under this data sheet · 13
STC SR01517SEFabrication and installation of an internal fire retardant tankSTC SR01127SEModification of main rotor blade part number 61170-20201 in accordance with Master Drawing List RR 9633-08, Revision A, dated September 17, 2002, or later FAA approved revision. Retirement life for the modified main rotor blade, part number RR-61170-20201 is 21,200 total time in service.STC SR01051DEInstallation of Croman Corporation Electric HeaterSTC SR04401NYIncrease of Out of Ground Effect (OGE) Hover PerformanceSTC SR04122NYThe Installation of Carson Helicopters, Inc. Composite Tail Rotor Blade and Pitch Sleeve, part number 428-600-1,STC SR02077SEInstallation of the Observer Seat CRCS100-01STC SR01755SEInstallation of the Main Rotor Head ModificationSTC SR01427SEInstallation of S-61L fixed main landing gearSTC SR02267SEFabrication of replacement transmission fittingsSTC SH5125NMInstallation of Croman 10,000 lbs. cargo sling system and associated fuselage mounting hardpoints.STC SR01426SEFabrication and installation of components for a left seat pilot-in-command operation.STC SR02037SEFabrication and installation of improved pressure refueling shut-off systemSTC SR01288SEFabrication of Ag-Air Systems Model 36000 Auxiliary Hydraulic System.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R00004SE
Croman Corporation
SH-3H
March 11, 2015
Revision 3
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R00004SE
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate R00004SE, prescribes conditions and limitations under which
the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR).
Type Certificate Holder: Croman Corporation
801 Ave. “C”
White City, OR 97503
Type Certificate Holder Record: TC issued to Croman Corp. on June 2, 2004
Model SH-3H (Military Surplus, Restricted Category), Approved June 2, 2004
Engine: Two (2) General Electric T58-GE-402.
Fuel: Aviation Kerosene, JP4, JP5, or Jet A fuels are acceptable, but whenever a change
is made, readjustment of the fuel control to appropriate setting must be made.
Engine Limits: Engine Limits for T58-GE-402 Engine.
Refer to FAA-Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Rotor Limits: Normal 91% to 112.5%
Maximum 117%
Airspeed Limits: V ne (Never exceed) speed 120 Knots IAS.
Other Limits: The helicopters approved under this ty pe certificate are done so under the concept of
limited exposure associated with escape from inadvertent ice encounters, and are
prohibited against flight into known icing. The helicopter must be re-evaluated if
certification to the General Ice Protection Airworthiness Regulations is requested.
C.G. Range: Refer to Federal Aviation Administ ration (FAA) Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Datum: 267.4 inches forward of main rotor centroid.
Leveling Means: Leveling plates on sill and upper frame of cargo door.
Maximum weight: 21,000 lbs.
Minimum Crew: Two (2): Pilot and Copilot.
No. Seats: Two (2) at Sta. +147.0 (Pilot and Copilo t); one (1) at Sta. +336; one (1) at Sta. + 348;
one (1) at Sta. +370 (fold Down Crewmember Seats).
Maximum Cargo: Refer to Navy Flight Manual NAVAIR 01-230 HLH-1 and to Note 6.
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Fuel Capacity: 848 Gal. Total (347 Gal. at Sta 215.3, 148 Gal. at Sta. 263.7, 353 Gal. at Sta. 317.3)
(Trapped/Unusable-3.1 gal.)
Oil Capacity: 6.0 Gal. Total (2 tanks 3 Gal. Each at 181.0) (Trapped/unusable 0.67 Gal. Ref.
NAVAlR 01-1B-40 Chart A)
Rotor Blade & Control For rigging information, see note 3.
Movements:
Serial No. Approved: Refer to Croman Corporation R eport No. CC100, "SH-3H Eligible Serial Numbers,”
Revision 0, dated February 12, 2003, or later FAA-approved revision. A current copy
is on file at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.
Certification Basis: 14 CFR sect ion (§) 21.25(a)(2), effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments
21-1 through 21-37. Type Certificate R00004SE issued June 2, 2004, for the Special
Purpose of:
(1) External Load Operations under §21.25(b)(7).
Note: In accordance with §36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was
not shown for Croman Model SH-3H. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type
certificate are only eligible for External Load Operations excepted by §36.1(a)(4) and
defined under §133.1(b).
Any alteration to the helicopter for Special Purposes not identified above requires
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 §21.101 published June 7, 2000 which became effective
June 10, 2003. Otherwise non-significant modifications are to meet the requirements
of part 29 airworthiness standards, transport category, Amendment 1, effective
August 12, 1965 and §29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness,
Amendment 20, effective September 11, 1980.
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 a request for conformity.
Also, a check by the type certificate holder of the flight characteristics in accordance
with all applicable portions NATOPS Functional Check Flight Checklist NAVAIR
01-230 HLH-1F, dated August 15, 1997, or later FAA-approved revision, as
appropriate for each aircraft, or other FAA approved manual.
Date of Application: February 18, 2003.
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness
regulations must be installed on each helicopter for certification. In addition, the
following is required:
(a) U.S. Navy Flight Manual NAVAIR 01- 230, HLH-1, dated January 15, 1991, or
later FAA-approved revision must be available in each helicopter. The special
purpose equipment and documents must be available in or on each helicopter.
(b) Modification as specified in Croman Corporation SH-3H Configuration Report
No. CCSH-3H-CONFIGREP-01, Revision IR, dated February 11, 2004, or later
FAA-approved revision.
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(c) Croman Corporation Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement RFMS-SH3H-2, dated
June 22, 2005, or later FAA-approved revision must be available in each
helicopter.
NOTE 1 A current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the certificated empty
weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each helicopter at the time of
original certification. Refer to U.S. Navy Flight Manual NAVAIR 01-230 HLH-1, dated
January 15, 1991, or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 2 The following placards must be prominently di splayed in the cabin in clear view of the pilot:
Placard No. 1 "THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPERATING LIMITATION SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED HELICOPTER
OPERATION'S MANUAL. REFER TO U.S. NAVY FLIGHT MANUAL NAVAIR 01-230
HLH-1.
Placard No.2 "THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF FAR 91.313."
Placard No. 3. "EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATIONS: Vne WILL BE DETERMINED FOR EACH
PROPOSED EXTERNAL LOAD APPLICATION"
Placard No. 4. "NO PERSON MAY BE CARRIED IN THIS HELCOPTER UNLESS HE IS A FLIGHT
CREWMEMBER, FLIGHT CREWMEMBER TRAINEE, OR HE PERFORMS AN
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISSION OR IS
NECESSARY FOR THE WORK ACTIVITY DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATION."
Placard No. 5 "VFR OPERATIONS ONLY"
The Type Certificate holder’s data plate required by part 45, § 45.13, must be installed in accordance
with Croman Corporation SH-3H Eligible Serial Numbers Report No. CC100, Revision 0, dated
February 12, 2003, or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 3 Aircraft shall be serviced, maintained, in spected, and overhauled in accordance with Croman
Corporation Instruction for Continued Airworthiness Report No. CCSH-3HICAR-1, Revision 0, dated
September 8, 2003, or later FAA-accepted revision.
NOTE 4 Prior to obtaining an orig inal Airworthiness Certificate:
A. Each helicopter must satisfactorily pass an inspection for conformity, possible hidden damage,
and for workmanship and materials used in making any repairs and or alterations.
B. The maintenance, overhaul and modification re cords of each helicopter must be reviewed for
military changes that may affect the airworthiness of the helicopter. Modifications and changes of
equipment which affect the safety or performance of the helicopter must be approved by the
FAA.
C. After the required inspections, the aircraft mu st be found to be in a good state of preservation,
repair, and in a condition for safe operation.
NOTE 5 The Maximum Allowable Operating Time (M AOT) schedule for service life limited part overhaul and
retirement intervals are specified in Croman Corporation Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
Report No. CCSH-3HICAR-1, Revision 0, dated September 8, 2003, or later FAA-accepted revision.
NOTE 6 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 owner/operator's business, which is other than air
transportation.
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NOTE 7 Restricted category aircraft may not be operated in a foreign country without the express written
approval of that country.
NOTE 8 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 9 Military to Civil or Military to Military engi ne changes are allowed, provided the replacement engine is
of the same make and model as identified in this TCDS. The military or civil replacement engine must
have proper military or civil records and have the applicable FAA Airworthiness Inspection
accomplished and is in an airworthy condition.
NOTE 10 Aircraft shall be operated in accordance with U.S. Navy Flight Manual NAVAIR 01-230 HLH-1, dated
January 15, 1991, or later FAA-approved revision, and Croman Corporation Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Supplement RFMS-SH3H-2, dated June 22, 2005, or later FAA-approved revision, and is limited to
VFR Operations only.
NOTE 11 Continued Airworthiness of the SH-3H series helicopters listed by serial number in this TCDS is
contingent upon compliance with all FAA airworthiness directives as listed in Croman Corporation's
SH-3H Airworthiness Directive Report No. CCSH-3HADR-1, Revision 1, dated December 12, 2003,
or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 12 Helicopters that do not have documentation showing they were surplus from an Armed Force of the
United States are not eligible for certification under this type certificate. Engines and appliances that
do not have documentation showing they were surplus from an Armed Force of the United States are
not eligible for installation on a helicopter under this type certificate. Helicopter(s), engine(s), and
appliance(s) 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 may be overcome by the applicant substantiating, to the satisfaction of the FAA, through
documentation, tests, computations, evaluations, analyses, or other means or methods that the
helicopter, engine, or appliance, during its time-in-service by the foreign military or foreign
government, was maintained by an extent and in a manner equal to that of an Armed Force of the
United States.
NOTE 14 No person may be carried in this helicopter duri ng flight unless that person is essential to the purpose
of the flight.
NOTE 15 Any alteration to the type design of this aircra ft may require Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
If so, these instructions must be submitted and accepted by the FAA Fort Worth Evaluation Group
(FTW -AEG), prior to approval for return to service.
NOTE 16 Total power for two engine operation is limit ed to 2,500 hp. For takeoff, maximum continuous total
power for two engine operation is limited to 2100 hp. These engine power limitations are due to the
main gearbox rating.
NOTE 17 The 86% Engine Torque limit is due to the maximum continuous main gearbox rating.
NOTE 18 Overspeed limits for the T58-GE-402 engine:
108% Ng not to exceed 15 seconds. If less that 15 seconds, corrective action is required to bring
RPM within limits. If more than 15 seconds, overspeed inspection is required
>108% - Not allowed
NOTE 19 For the T58-GE-402 Engine: Maximum allowabl e at all power levels(± 1%); oscillations may be
higher in access drive mode. Limits do not apply during autorotations.