# TCDS R00009AT: US Helicopter Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: US Helicopter Inc.
- Revision: 1
- Revised: January 24, 2005
- Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 36, Part 91, Part 133
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3f/f4/3ff4ebd3f582620d7da458b3316bf2c82e534c81369051cdbb5ce8e1f95ec3b8
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C7253414EB247CB986256F9C00560912.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00009AT

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- AH-1S

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
R00009AT 
Revision 1 
US Helicopter, Inc. 
AH-1S 
Revised January 24, 2005 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R00009AT 
 
This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00009AT 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: This Type Certificate (TC) has been designated as ABANDONED (See Note 11) 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record: US Helicopter, Inc. 
 P.O. Box 1088 
 Ozark, Alabama  36361-1088 
 
I.  -  Model AH-1S (Restricted Category) approved November 5, 1996. 
 
Engine Ly coming T53-L-703 
 
Fuel MIL-T-5624, Grade JP-4; alternate fuel MIL-T-5624, Grade JP-5.  See FAA 
approved US Helicopter, Inc. Model AH-1S Rotorcraft Flight Manual 
USH-209S-FM-1 for substitute and emergency fuels. 
 
Engine Limits  Torque  
Pressure 
Output Shaft  
Speed (% R.P.M.) 
Turbine Gas  
Temp. (oC) 
     
 Continuous Operation 0% - 88% 97% - 100%  400o - 820o 
     
 Transient 88% - 100% (30 min) 101.5% - 104.5% (10 sec) 820o - 880o (30 
min) 
880o - 950o (5 sec) 
 
Rotor Limits Power Off Power On 
 Maximum 105% Maximum 100% 
 Minimum 91% Minimum 91% 
   
 Continuous Operation 91% - 100% 
 
Airspeed Limits Never exceed 160 knots up to and including 9500 lbs. G.W. at Sea Level.  
Never exceed 90 knots with weight above 9500 lbs. 
 See airspeed operating limits in FAA approved US Helicopter, Inc. Model 
AH-1S Rotorcraft Flight Manual USH-209S-FM-1 and, for external load 
operations, see airspeed operating limits in FAA approved US Helicopter, Inc. 
Model AH-1S Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement U95-001-SL. 
 
C.G. Range Longitudinal C.G. Limits: 
 (+192.4) to (+199.6) at 10,000 lbs. 
 (+191.0) to (+201.0) at 8,300 lbs. 
 (+190.0) to (+201.0) at 7,000 lbs. or less 
 Straight line variation between points given above. 
 
 Lateral C.G. Limits: 
 ± 2.0 inches from centerline 
 
Page No. 1 2 3 4 
Rev. No. 1 - - 1

R00009AT Page 2 of 4 
 
Maximum Weight 10,000 lbs. 
 
Minimum Crew 1 (pilot) 
 
Maximum Passengers 1 as mission essential crew only, per FAR 91.313 and FAR 133.35 
 
Fuel Capacity 135 U.S. Gallons usable 
 
Oil Capacity 2.9 gallons  
 
Rotor Blade and 
   Control Movements For rigging information refer to T echnical Manual (TM) 55-1520-236-23 with 
US Helicopter, Inc. Supplement U95-009-SP 
 
Serial Numbers Eligible 76-22707 
 
Datum 200 inches forward of main rotor centroid 
 
Leveling Means Leveling lugs from left side of storage bay compartment (laterally and 
Fore/Aft) 
 
Certification Basis: FAR 21.25(a)(2) effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1 
through 21-71. 
 
 Type Certificate No. R00009AT issued November 5, 1996, for the special 
purpose of external load operations under FAR 21.25(b)(7). 
 
 Note:  In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise 
requirements was not shown.  Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type 
certificate are only eligible for external load operations excepted by FAR 
36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 133.1(b). 
 
 Any alterations to the aircraft for Special Purposes not identified above require 
further FAA approval and in addition may require noise and/or flight testing. 
 
 Date of application for Type Certificate:  July 7, 1995 
 
 Prior to original airworthiness certification of each rotorcraft, FAA personnel 
must perform a conformity inspection to the requirements of this type 
certificate data sheet and an airworthiness inspection to determine condition for 
safe operation and determine the applicant has conducted a satisfactory flight 
test. 
 
Production Basis None.  No helicopters may be produced under this approval.   
 
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the following documents must 
be in each helicopter for certification: 
 
 (1) FAA approved US Helicopter, Inc.  Model AH-1S Rotorcraft Flight 
 Manual USH-209S-FM-1, dated N ovember 5, 1996, or later FAA 
 approved revision. 
 
 (2) Equipment as listed in US Helic opter, Inc. Drawing List U95-003-DR 
 must be installed for external load operations.

R00009AT Page 3 of 4 
 
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in 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 Figure 5-4 of USH-209S-FM-1 and Chapter 2 of Maintenance Manual TM55-1520-236-
23 with US Helicopter, Inc. Supplement U95-009-SP for C.G. determination and use of ballast if 
required. 
 
NOTE 2. The following placards must be prominently disp layed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots: 
 
 Placard No. 1 
 
 “THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTED 
CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF FAR 91.313.” 
 
 Placard No. 2 
 
 “THIS ROTORCRAFT  MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING 
LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL.  REFER 
TO US HELICOPTER, INC. USH-209S-FM-1, SECTION 1, FOR OPERATING 
LIMITATIONS.” 
 
 Placard No. 3 
 
 “OCCUPANCY LIMITED TO CREW WITH EXTERNAL LOAD, CLASS B LOADING 
APPROVED.” 
 
 Placard No. 4 
 
 “TURN THE LOAD WEIGH SYSTEM OFF WHEN NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT IN USE.  NO 
AIRCRAFT OPERATION SHOULD BE PREDICATED ON THE READING OF THE LOAD 
WEIGH SYSTEM.” 
 
 Placard No. 5 
 
 “ELECTRONIC WEIGHING SYSTEM.” 
 
NOTE 3. This helicopter shall be serviced, mainta ined, and inspected in accordance with USH-209S-FM-1 
and TM55-1520-236-23 with US Helicopter, Inc. Supplement U95-009-SP.  Repairs shall be made 
in accordance with TM55-1520-236-23 with US Helicopter, Inc. Supplement U95-009-SP.  
Component overhaul intervals and replacement times shall be in accordance with the 
TBO/Replacement Schedule found in TM55-1520-236-23 unless superseded by an Airworthiness 
Directive. 
 
NOTE 4. EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATIONS.   
 
 (a) External load operations shall be in accordance with FAA approved US Helicopter, Inc. 
 Model AH-1S Rotorcraft Flight Manua l Supplement (RFMS) U95-001-SL, dated  
  November 4, 1996, or later FAA approved re vision.  The RFMS is required equipment for 
 this helicopter during external load operations. 
 
 (b) Cargo suspension system shall be installe d in accordance with US Helicopter, Inc. Drawing 
 List U95-003-DR, Revision F, dated November  1, 1996, or later FAA approved revision. 
 
 
NOTE 5. Continued Airworthiness: 
 
 (a) FAA Airworthiness Directives for Lycoming T53-L-703 series engines must be reviewed for 
 applicability and complied with accordingly.

R00009AT Page 4 of 4 
 
 (b) Maintenance Work Orders, Aviation Safety  Action Messages, Technical Bulletins, Service 
Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives must be reviewed for applicability and complied with 
accordingly. 
 
 (c) Supplemental Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, US Helicopt er, Inc. Supplement U95-
009-SP, must also be complied with.  
 
NOTE 6. Modifications per US Helicopter, Inc. Drawing List U95-003-DR must be accomplished. 
 
NOTE 7. ARMAMENT DEMILITARIZATION.  All weapons systems and fire control systems, including 
associated electrical, hydraulic and airframe components, will be removed in accordance with US 
Helicopter, Inc. Documentss U95-014-DR and U95-015-DR.  The armament equipment outlined in 
Chapter 4.1 of Section II of TM55-1520-236-10 is not authorized for installation on helicopters 
certified under this Type Certificate. 
 
NOTE 8. Restricted Category aircraft may not be opera ted in a foreign country without the express written 
approval of that country. 
 
NOTE 9. 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 10. Engine changes are allowed provided the repl acement engine is of the same make and model as 
identified in this type certificate data sheet.  The replacement engine must have proper military 
records and have the applicable FAA airworthiness inspection accomplished. 
 
NOTE 11. This Type Certificate (TC) has been designated "ABANDONED".  A “Notice of Intent To 
Designate as Abandoned Certain Type Certificates Issued in the Restricted Category,” was 
published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Federal Register on August 8, 2003 
(68 FR 47379).  That Notice listed this TC. The FAA received no comments on the published 
Notice. The FAA has been unable to contact this TC holder. Hence, the FAA has determined that 
this TC holder is not complying with its Continued Operational Safety (COS) responsibilities.  
Therefore, no additional aircraft will be added to this TC and no additional original airworthiness 
certificates will be issued based on this TC.  The effectiveness of this TC is limited to those aircraft 
that received original airworthiness certification prior to the incorporation of this note (Date of 
Incorporation, January 24, 2005). Subsequently, if the TC holder is located and assumes their COS 
responsibilities, the restriction(s) imposed by this note may be lifted. 
 
...END...
```

## ADs (3, in force first)

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- [AD 2010-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-14-12): Landing Gear System · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, UH-1H and 40 more. Effective Jul 23, 2010
- [AD 96-12-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-26): Clean and Inspect Tail Rotor Blade · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 23, 1996

## STCs approved under this data sheet (1)

- [STC SR03408CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03408CH): Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-204-310-101-101 or AA-204-310-101-103. Airwolf Aerospace LLC

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