# TCDS R00010SE: Tamarack Helicopters Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Tamarack Helicopters Inc.
- Revision: 2
- Revised: September 1, 2011
- Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 29
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/23/9b/239b699e4c3d0fb07f75c381ce171ac61cf81498b2cdef381a0c50ba8a53a1c8
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/225AA7A7A7CB574E862579040052D769.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00010SE

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- UH-1H

## 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 
 
R00010SE 
 
Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. 
UH-1H 
 
Rev 2 September 1, 2011 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R00010SE 
 
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. R00010SE prescribes conditions and limitations under which 
the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the 14 Code of Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR). 
        
Type Certificate Holder: Ta marack Helicopters, Inc. 
  2849 Mcintyre Road 
  Stevensville, MT  59870 
  Mailing Address: 
  P.O. Box 899 
  Victor, MT  58975-0899 
 
 
 
I – Model UH-1H, (Restricted Category Rot orcraft) Approved September 17, 2009 
 
Engine    1 – Lycoming T53-L-13B  
 
Fuel    ASTM-D1655 (Jet A, Jet A-1, Je t B) (See Note 11 For Alternative Fuels) 
 
Engine Limits     
  Torque 
Pressure 
(PSI) 
Output 
Horsepower 
(HP) 
 
Output 
(RPM) 
Exhaust 
Gas Temp 
(C°) 
Gas Gen 
Speed 
N1(%) 
      
Takeoff (30 
min.) 
50.0 1100 6600 610-625 101.5 
Max Cont. 50.0 1100 6600 400-610 101.5 
     
See notes 12, 13 and 14.  Refer to Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. TAM-110, UH-
1H Rotorcraft Flight Manual, IR, dated September 17, 2009 which incorporates 
portions of TM55-1520-210-10 for additional limitation data. 
 
R o t o r  L i m i t s       P o w e r  O f f  Power On  
 
    Maximum R.P.M.      339       324 
    Minimum R.P.M.       294       294 
 
Airspeed Limits   Roof-mounted pitot static : 
 
VNE (never exceed speed) 124 knots up to 7500 lbs. Gross Weight, sea level to 
2000 feet. Never exceed 113 knots up to 9500 lbs. Gross weight, sea level to 
2000 feet. Refer to Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. TAM-110, UH-1H Rotorcraft 
Flight Manual, IR, dated September 17, 2009 which incorporates portions  
of TM55-1520-210-10, Chapter 5, Section V, for specific operating airspeed 
limitations. See Note 2 for specific operation airspeed limitation placards. 
 
Nose-mounted pitot static: 
PAGE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
REV.NO. 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 of 7

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Neve
r exceed 112 knots up to 7500 lbs. Gross Weight, sea level to 2000 feet. 
Never exceed 103 knots up to 9500 lbs. Gross Weight, sea level to 2000 feet. 
Refer to Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. TAM-110, UH-1H Rotorcraft Flight 
Manual, IR, dated September 17, 2009 which incorporates portions of TM55-
1520-210-10, Chapter 5, Section V, for specific operating airspeed limitations. 
See Note 2 for specific operation airspeed limitation placards. 
 
OTHER LIMITATIOS  None 
 
C.G. RANGE   Longitudinal C.G. Limits 
    (+130.0) TO (+144.0) AT 7000 LBS. 
    (+130.0) TO (+144.0) AT 8600 LBS. 
    (+130.0) TO (+134.0) AT 9500 LBS. 
    (+134.0) TO (+143.0) AT 9500 LBS.    
    Straight line variation between points given. 
 
    Gross Weight  9500 – 
Page 2 of 7 
    ( L B S . )  
       8 6 0 0  –  
 
       7000 –  ----------------------------------------------------- 
 
         128   130  132   134  136   138   140   142   
 
          S t a t i o n  –  I n c h e s  
    Lateral C.G. Limits plus or minus 7.5 in. 
 
Datum Station 0, datum is 7.6 inches aft of the most forward point of the fuselage nose 
section. 
 
Leveling Means Plumb line from top of left main door frame to index plate on cabin floor. See 
Note 1. 
 
Maximum Weight  9500 lbs. 
 
Minimum Crew   1 (Pilot) at (+46.7) 
 
No. Of Seats   See Note 17.   (See TAM- 110, Chapter 6, Section IV, Figure 6-3) 
 
No. of Passengers   See Note 17. 
 
Maximum Cargo   100 lbs. per sq. ft. of cargo area. (See U.S. Army TM55-1520-210-10.) 
 
Fuel Capacity   208.5 U.S. gallons (+151.6) Crashworthy system. 
    220.0 U.S. gallons (+151.6) Non-crashworthy system. 
 
Oil Capacity   3.25 gallons (+173.0) 
 
Rotor Blade and   For rigging information, refer to U.S. Army TM55-1520-210-23  
Control Movements                 (Maintenance Manual). 
 
Serial Numbers Approved U.S. Military Surplus UH-1H Helicopters as identified in Tamarack Helicopters, 
Inc., Report No. TAM-104 dated July 14, 2009, or later FAA approved 
revisions.  A current copy is on file at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

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Page 3 of 7 
Certification Basis Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2), effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1 
through 21-42. 
 
    Type Certificate No. R00 010SE for the special purpose of: 
     
 Agricultural operations under § 21.25(b)(1). 
 
Note: In accordance with § 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements 
was not shown. Therefore, aircraft certif ied under this type certificate are only 
eligible for agricultural operations excepted by § 36.1(a)(4) and defined under § 
137.3. 
 
2) Forest and Wildlife Conservation under § 21.25(b)(2) 
 
Note: In accordance with § 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements 
was not shown. Therefore, aircraft cer tificated under this type certificate are 
only eligible for dispensing fire fighting materials excepted by § 36.1(a)(4) and 
defined under § 137.3.  
 
3) External Load Operations under § 21.25(b)(7) 
 
Note: In accordance with part § 36.1(a) (4), compliance with the noise 
requirements was not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type 
36.1(a) (4) and defined under § 133.1(b). 
 
Any alteration to the aircraft for Special Purposes 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 14 CFR 29 airworthiness standards, transport category, 
Amendment 1, effective August 12, 1965 and 14 CFR 29.1529, Instructions for 
Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective September 11, 1980. 
 
Date of Application:  October 15, 2007 
 
Production Basis None.  No Helicopter may be produced under this approval.  Each helicopter 
must pass a conformity inspection in accordance with this TCDS, plus any 
additional special instructions attached to the Request for Conformity, FAA 
8120-10.  In addition a check, by the type certificate holder, of the flight 
characteristics in accordance with all applicable portions of Section II of the 
U.S. Army Technical Manual TM55-1520-242-MTF Maintenance Test Flight 
Manual, Army Model UH-1, Change 4, dated June 28, 1996, as appropriate for 
each aircraft, or other FAA approved manual must be accomplished.  
Equipment The basic required equipment necessary for the particular special purpose 
operation must be installed for certification. Each helicopter is required to 
incorporate modifications as specified in Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. 
Engineering Configuration Report, Report No. TAM-101, N.C., dated July 15, 
2009, or later FAA approved revisions.  Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. UH-1H 
Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Report No. TAM-110, which incorporates portions of 
The Department of the Army Technical Manual No. TM55-1520-210-10, 
“Operator’s Manual, Army Model UH-1H/V Helicopters” dated 15 February 
1988, with Changes 1-20, must be available in each helicopter for Certification.

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 U.S Army External Cargo Hook P/N 205-070-900-5/-7/-9 must be installed as 
part of the Military configuration. 
 
NOTE 1. Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. TAM-106, Weight and Balance/List of Equipment 
Report, N.C., dated July 15, 2009 or later FAA approved revisions and loading 
instructions when necessary, must be provided for each helicopter at the time of 
original airworthiness certification. Refer to Chapter 6 of Tamarack Helicopters, 
Inc. TAM-110, UH-1H Rotorcraft Flight Manual and Maintenance Manual 
TM55-1520-210-23, Paragraph 1-36 for leveling means and weight and balance 
determination. 
 
NOTE 2. The following placards, as shown on  Tamarack Helicopters, Inc drawing TAM-
1002, Rev NC, dated July 27, 2009 or later FAA approved revision must be 
prominently displayed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots as appropriate: 
 
 PLACARD No. 1: 
    INDICATED AIRSPEED-KNOTS 
         With Roof Mounted Pitot Static 
 
 LIMITS      AIRCRAFT WT/KIAS  
          G R O S S  W E I G H T  
 
 Density Alt. (Ft.)   To 7500lbs.    8500 lbs.  
 9500 lbs.  
     SL to 2000        124       118      113 
          3000        121       115      110 
          6000        112       106      101 
          9000        103         97        92 
         12000          94         88        83 
         15000          82         76         - 
         18000          70          -         - 
 
              UNDER 7500 LBS. GW USE 6000 TO 6600 RPM RANGE 
   OVER 7500 LBS. GW USE 6400 TO 6600 RPM RANGE 
    POWER OFF 294 TO 339 ROTOR RPM 
   REDUCE SPEED WHEN VIBRATION IS EXCESSIVE 
 
   
INDICATED AIRSPEED-KNOTS 
With Nose Mounted Pitot Static 
 
 LIMITS     AIRCRAFT WT/KIAS  
          G R O S S  W E I G H T  
 
 DENSITY ALT. (FT.)  TO 7500 LBS.   8500 LBS .9500 LBS.  
     SL TO 2000        112      107      103 
          3000        109      104      100 
          6000        100        95        91 
          9000          91        86        82 
         12000          82        77        73 
         15000          70        65         - 
         18000          58         -         - 
 
UNDER 7500 LBS. GW USE 6000 TO 6600 RPM RANGE 
    OVER 7500 LBS. GW USE 6400 TO 6600 RPM RANGE 
    POWER OFF 294 TO 339 ROTOR RPM 
   DECREASE AIRSPEED IF VIBRATION IS EXCESSIVE

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Page 5 of 7 
 
 PLACARD NO. 2: 
 
 “THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
THE RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR 
part 91 § 91.313.” 
 
 PLACARD No. 3: 
 
“THIS HELICOPTER MSUT BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 
OPERATING LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED 
HELICOPTER OPERATORS MANUAL. REFER TO TAMARACK 
HELICOPTERS, INC. TAM110 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL FOR 
OPERATIN LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS.” 
  
PLACARD No. 4: 
 
“EXTERNAL LOADS OPERATIONS: Vne WILL BE DETERMINED FOR 
EACH PROPOSED EXTERNAL LOAD APPLICATION.” 
 
PLACARD No. 5: 
 
“VFR OPERATIONS ONLY.” 
 
NOTE 3. The Builder’s Data Plate required by  part 45, § 45.13 must be installed in 
accordance with Tamarack Helicopters, Inc, Drawing No. TAM-1001, NC, 
dated July 27, 2009, or later FAA approved revisions. 
 
NOTE 4. The helicopter(s) must be servi ced, maintained, inspected, repaired, and 
overhauled in accordance with the documents specified in Tamarack 
Helicopters, Inc.  Instructions For Continued Airworthiness Report No. TAM-
102, dated July 23, 2009, or later FAA accepted revision, or inspected in 
accordance with other FAA accepted inspection program. The service life 
limited parts overhaul and retirement intervals for these helicopters are as 
specified in Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. TAM-102, Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness, N.C., dated July 23, 2009, or later FAA approved revisions. The 
TC Holder’s Instructions For Continued Airworthiness Report is part of the TC 
holder’s Instructions For Continued Airworthiness.  A FAA approved copy must 
accompany each helicopter on delivery. 
 
NOTE 5.   Prior to obtaining an or iginal Airworthiness Certificate: 
 
A. Each helicopter must pass a conformity inspection in accordance with this 
TCDS, plus any additional special instructions attached to the Request for 
Conformity, FAA 8120-10.  In addition, a check by the type certificate 
holder of the flight characteristics in accordance with all applicable portions 
of Section II of the U.S. Army Technical Manual TM55-1520-242-MTF 
Maintenance Test Flight Manual, Army Model UH-1, Change 4, dated June 
28, 1996, as appropriate for each aircraft, or other FAA approved manual 
must be accomplished.  
B. 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.  
C. The maintenance, overhaul and modification records of each helicopter 
must be reviewed for military changes that may affect the airworthiness of

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the helicopter.  Modifications and changes of equipment that affect the 
safety or performance of the helicopter must be approved by the Federal 
Aviation Administration. 
D. After the required inspections, the aircraft must be found to be in a good 
state of preservation, repair, and in a condition for safe operation. 
NOTE 6. This aircraft is prohibited from carry ing internal cargo for compensation or hire. 
Carriage of cargo is limited to such cargo that is incidental to the aircraft 
owners/operator’s business that is other than air transportation. 
 
NOTE 7. This helicopter must be operated in accordance with a Flight Manual comprised 
of Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. FAA approved UH-1H Rotorcraft Flight Manual, 
Report No. TAM-110, revision I/R, FAA approved September 17, 2009 or later 
FAA approved revision.  Tamarack’s Report No TAM-110 incorporates portions 
of the Department of the Army Technical Manual No. TM55-1520-210-10, 
“Operator’s Manual, Army Model UH-1H/V Helicopters” dated February 15, 
1988 with Changes 1-20. 
 
NOTE 8. Restricted category ai rcraft may not be operated in a foreign country without 
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 replacement engine is of the same 
make and model as identified in this TCDS. The replacement engine must have 
proper military records and have the applicable FAA Airworthiness inspections 
accomplished.  
 
NOTE 11. Alternative and emergency fuels ar e listed in TAM-110, UH-1H Rotorcraft 
Flight Manual, Chapter 2, Section XIV, Table 2-1. Some limitations apply for 
the use of certain alternate and emergency fuels. These limitations are listed in 
this section. 
 
NOTE 12. Torque pressure output by the engine torque sensing system varies with individual 
engines. The calibration of this value is required on each engine and the value 
corresponding to take-off power is stamped on the engine data plate. 
 
NOTE 13. Gas producer speeds as shown under “Engine Limits” are maximum permissible speeds. 
The gas producer speed for rated power varies with individual engines and must be 
determined during engine calibration and stamped on the engine data plate. The rated gas 
producer speed shown on the temperature limit placard installed on the instrument panel 
must correspond to the engine data plate gas producer speed. Gas producer speed limits 
also vary with OAT in accordance with the schedule as shown on the Temperature Limits 
(GO-NO-GO TAKE-OFF) placard on the instrument panel or Health Indicator Test 
(HIT) results, as applicable. 
 
NOTE 14. Maximum permissible exhaust gas temperature varies with ambient temperature as 
described in the “Rotorcraft Flight Manual”. Check engine EGT by use of Health 
Indicator Test (HIT) prior to take-off (see TAM-110 and HIT EGT Log for the aircraft.) 
 
NOTE 15. The Airworthiness Directives (AD’s)  for the helicopter and engine must be 
complied with prior to original certification.  The Military Safety Of Flight 
(SOFs) Messages must be complied with on the helicopter, engine(s), and/or 
appliances prior to certification under this Type Certificate. The AD’s and SOFs

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are contained in Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. Report No. TAM-105, 
“Airworthiness Directives and Safety of Flight Compliance,” revision NC, dated 
July 14, 2009 or later FAA approved revisions.  
 
NOTE 16. Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions For 
Continued Airworthiness. These instructions must be submitted to and accepted 
by the FTW-AEG, Aircraft Evaluation Group Office prior to the aircraft 
delivery or upon issuance of the first airworthiness certificate for the affected 
aircraft, whichever occurs later as prescribed by Title 14 CFR 21.50. 
 
NOTE 17. No person may be carried in this helicopter during fight unless that person is 
essential to the purpose of the flight. 
 
END
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## STCs approved under this data sheet (12)

- [STC SR12332SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12332SE): Installation of Mechanical Specialties, LLC Human External Cargo (HEC) and non-HEC Hook System. Mechanical Specialties, LLC
- [STC SR02796SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02796SE): Installation of Human External Cargo (HEC) system. Boost Systems LLC
- [STC SR00713SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00713SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kit. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SR02475SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02475SE): Installation of a Tailboom Motion Detection System. Aircraft Structural Repair Inc.
- [STC SR02492LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02492LA): Installation of a Helicopter Technology Company main rotor blade assembly. Helicopter Technology Co
- [STC SR02641SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02641SE): Installation of a Service Deck. Northwest Heli-Structures Inc
- [STC SR00929SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00929SE): Fabrication of tail boom mounted strakes.. BLR Aerospace LLC.
- [STC SR01470SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01470SE): Fabrication and Installation of  Fast Fin System.. BLR Aerospace LLC.
- [STC ST04270AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04270AT): Install the VTOL ASSALT  V3 Windscreen Laminate Kit. VTOL LLC
- [STC SR01196LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01196LA): Installation of Honeywell (Lycoming) T53-L-703 engine to replace Honeywell (Lycoming) T53-L-13/13B/-13BA engine. Responsible ACO is Los Angeles, NM-L.. Minuteman Aviation Inc.
- [STC SR02051LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02051LA): Installation of a VAn Horn Aviation Tail Rotor Blade.. Van Horn Aviation LLC
- [STC SR09257RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09257RC): Fabrication, modification, and installation of a new vertical fin spar in accordance with Global Helicopter Technology, Inc., Drawing number VTF-030-800, Revision D, dated March 26, 2001, or later FAA approved revision.. Global Spar LLC

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