- Holder
- Red Tail Flying Services LLC
- Revision
- 3
- Revised
- February 25, 2013
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 1, Part 21, Part 29, Part 36, Part 91, Part 133, Part 137
- Models
- 1
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UH-1B | Formerly Southern Helicopter, Inc., then Rowland Aviation Services LLC · Bell Helicopter |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R00012AT
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate (TC) No. R00012AT, 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: Red Tail Flying Services LLC
P.O. Box 2301
Sapulpa, OK 74067
Type Certificate Holder Record: Rowland Aviation Services, LLC, 348 Blackberry Rd., Swainsboro,
GA 30401, transferred ownership of TC R00012AT to Red Tail Flying
Services LLC on February 25, 2013.
Southern Helicopter, Inc., 1170 W. Highway 12, Newton, AL 36352,
transferred ownership of TC R00012A to Rowland Aviation Services,
LLC on December 22, 2001.
I. - Model UH-1B, (Restricted Category Military Surplus Helicopter) approved: March 24, 1997
(See note 10 regarding helicopter, engines and appliances)
Engine: 1-Lycoming T53-L-11
Fuel: MIL-T-5624, Grade JP-4; alternate fuel MIL-T-5624, Grade JP-5.
See U.S. Army Technical Manual (TM) 55-1520-219-10 for substitute and emergency
fuels. (See note 11 for alternate fuels)
Engine Limits Torque
Pressure (p.s.i.)
Output Shaft
( r.p.m..)
Exhaust Gas
Temperature (C)
Takeoff (5 minutes) 47.5 (1100 H.P.) 6600 610
Maximum Continuous 39.0 (900 H. P.) 6400 590
See Notes 14, 15, and 16 regarding engine limits. Refer to TM55-1520-219-10, Operators
Manual Army Model UH-1B Helicopters, Chapter 5, for additional limitation data.
Rotor Limits Power Off Power On
Maximum 339 r.p.m. Maximum 324 r.p.m.
Minimum 295 r.p.m. Minimum 294 r.p.m.
Continuous Operation 294 - 324 r.p.m.
Maximum for auto rotation is 339 r.p.m.
R00012AT
Revision 3
Red Tail Flying Services, LLC.
UH-1B
February 25, 2013
R00012AT Rev. 3
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Airspeed Limits: Never exceed 120 knots up to and including 6600 lbs. G.W., sea level to 2000 ft.
Never exceed 112 knots from 6600 to 7200 lbs. G.W., sea level to 2000 ft.
Never exceed 95 knots from 7200 to 8500 lbs. G.W., sea level to 2000 ft.
(See Note 2 for specific operating airspeed limitations.)
VNE decreases 3 knots per 1,000 ft. above sea level.
Other Limits: Flight hours are counted from takeoff to landing.
The helicopters approved under this type 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 helicopters
must be re-evaluated if certification to the General Ice protection Airworthiness
Regulations is requested.
Center of Gravity
(C.G.) Range: Longitudinal C.G. Limits:
(+125.0) to (+136.0) at 6600 lbs. and above.
(+125.0) to (+136.4) at 6500 lbs.
(+125.0) to (+137.3) at 6250 lbs.
(+125.0) to (+138.0) at 6000 lbs. or less
Lateral C.G. Limits:
± 4.7 in. left from center line of fuselage
Empty Weight
(C.G.) Range: Refer to TM 55-1520-219-10, Operators Manual Army Model UH-1B
Helicopters, Chapter 6 Charts.
Datum: Station 0, datum is 7.6 inches, aft of the most forward point of the fuselage nose
section. Refer to TM 55-1520-219-10, Operators Manual Army Model UH-1B
Helicopters, Chapter 6.
Leveling Means: Plumb line from top of cabin doorframe to index plate on cabin floor. (See Note
1 for instruction manual.)
Maximum Weight: 8,500 lbs.
Minimum Crew: 1 (Pilot) at + 46.7
Number of Seats: See Note 12 for limitations.
Maximum Baggage: 200 lbs. (150 lbs./sq. foot, deck loading maximum). Refer to TM 55-1520-219-
10, Operators Manual Army Model UH-1B Helicopters, Chapter 6.
Fuel Capacity: 168 U.S. gallons (+136) if crashworthy fuel system not installed
Usable fuel 160.5 gallons if crashworthy fuel system not installed.
163 U.S. gallons (+136) if crashworthy fuel system is installed.
Usable fuel 154.5 gallons if crashworthy fuel system is installed.
Oil Capacity: 3.25 gallons (+157), Unusable oil 1.5 gallons (included in capacity)
Rotor Blade and
Control Movement: For rigging information refer to TM 55-1520-219-20.Aviation Unit and
Intermediate Maintenance Instructions Army Model UH-1B.
Serial No’s. Approved: The following Army Model UH-1B Helicopter has been approved under this
TCDS as of August 18, 2003:
S/N’s: 62-1934 only
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Certification Basis: FAR 21.25(a)(2), effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1
through 21-71. Type Certificate No. R00012AT issued for the special purpose
of:
(1) Agriculture Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(1)
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 agricultural operations excepted by FAR
36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 137.3.
(2) Forest and Wildlife Conservation Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(2).
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 dispensing fire fighting materials excepted
by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 137.3
(3) 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 alteration to the helicopter for Special Purposes not identified above require
further FAA approval and in addition, may require additional 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 14CFR 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: June 5, 1996.
Production Basis: None. No helicopter or part 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 request for
conformity that will include as applicable, the inspections contained in the
Appendices of FAA Order 8110.56, Restricted Category Type Certification.
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness
regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in or on each helicopter
for certification. In addition, the following special purpose equipment and
documents must be available in or on each helicopter for type certification and
airworthiness certification:
(a) TM 55-1520-219-10, Operators Manual Army Model UH-1B Helicopters
(b) FAA approved Southern Helicopter, Inc. Supplement to Operator’s Manual,
dated March 24, 1997, or later FAA approved revision.
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(c) Standard U.S. Army Suspension Installation 204-072-024-1 per TM 55-
1520-210-23P (Parts Manual) operated in accordance with TM 55-1520-219-
10 (Operator’s Manual). All external equipment and its attachments installed
on this aircraft must be FAA approved.
(d) Outside air temperature gage.
(e) Engine tail pipe temperature gage.
Note 1: A current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the certified
empty weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each
helicopter at the time of original certification. Refer to TM 55-1520-219-10, Operators
Manual Army Model UH-1B Helicopters, and Army Model UH-1B Helicopters Aviation
Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Instructions for leveling means and weight and
balance determination.
Note 2: The following placards must be prominently displayed in the cabin in clear view of the
pilot:
Placard No. 1: THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF FAR
91.313 AND WITH THE LIMITATIONS NOTED IN U.S. ARMY TM 55-
1520-219-10.
Placard No. 2: EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATIONS: Vne WILL BE DETERMINED FOR
EACH PROPOSED EXTERNAL LOAD APPLICATION.
Placard No. 3: “VFR OPERATIONS ONLY”
Placard No. 4:
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
DENSITY
ALTITUD
E
CALIBRATED AIR SPEED - KNOTS
6600 LBS. OR
LESS
7200 LBS 8000 LBS 8500 LBS
RPM
6400 6600 640
0
660
0
6400 6600 6400 6600
SEA
LEVEL
TO 2000
FT.
120 120 109 112 95 101 86 95
3000 FT.
116 116 105 108 92 97 82 92
6000 FT.
102 106 92 97 77 86 68 80
9000 FT.
90 94 78 86 65 76 -- --
12000 FT.
77
84
66
75
--
--
--
--
15000 FT.
64
72
--
--
--
--
--
--
18999 FT. 51 61 --
--
--
--
--
--
FROM 0 TO 70 KNOTS USE 6000 TO 66000 RPM RANGE
FROM 70 TO 120 KNOTS USE 6400 TO 6600 RPM RANGE
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REDUCE AIR SPEED WHEN VIBRATION IS EXCESSIVE
EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATION: VNE 60 KNOTS CAS UNLESS FURTHER
RESTRICTED BY OPERATING LIMITS CHARTS ABOVE
Note 3: The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in
accordance the documents specified in Southern Helicopter, Inc. Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness Report No. SH96801, Section 7 dated October 25, 1996 or later
FAA accepted revision, or inspected in accordance with other FAA accepted inspection
program. The TC Holder’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report is part of the
TC Holder’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. A FAA approved/accepted copy
must accompany each helicopter on delivery.
Note 4: In addition to the standard helicopter requirements, the following additional data and/or
helicopter configuration requirements must be met for each individual helicopter upon
application for an original Special Airworthiness Certificate:
(a) A completed Application for Airworthiness Certificate, FAA Form 8130-6 that has
correctly identified the TC holder’s helicopter and its intended special purpose(s).
(b) Written confirmation from the certifying office that the affected serial number has
been added to the TC eligible Serial Numbers.
(c) The application for airworthiness certification and the helicopter’s registration
certification match the information on the data plate. Install current Restricted
Category TC holders data plate.
(d) The documents specified in section III of FAA accepted Southern Helicopter, Inc.
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report No. SH96801 dated October 25,
1996 or later approved/accepted revisions are with the helicopter.
(e) The conditions and limitations specified in Red Tail Flying Service, LLC, Type
Certificate Data Sheet R000012AT dated February 25, 2013 or later FAA approved
revision are met.
(f) The helicopter has demonstrated a satisfactory flight test in accordance with TM 55-
1520-242-MTF, recording all the required test data on the form provided therein.
(g) The maintenance, overhaul and modification records of each helicopter must be
reviewed for changes made by the military that may affect the airworthiness of the
aircraft. Modifications and changes of equipment, which affect the safety or
performance of the helicopter, must be approved by the FAA.
(h) 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 5: This helicopter is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire. Carriage of
cargo is limited to such cargo that is incidental to the helicopter owners/operator’s
business, which is other than air transportation.
Note 6: A restricted category helicopter may not be operated in a foreign country without the
express written approval of that country.
Note 7: This helicopter has not been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable
comprehensive and detailed Airworthiness Code as provided by Annex 8, to the
Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Note 8: Military to Civil or Military to Military engine 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.
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Note 9: The Airworthiness Directives for the helicopter and engine contained in Southern
Helicopter, Inc. Airworthiness Directive Report approved by the FAA, must be complied
with prior to original certification.
(a) U.S. Army Maintenance Work Orders (MWO) and Service Bulletins for the
Lycoming T-53-L-11 series engines and FAA AD’s applicable to civilian versions
must be reviewed for applicability and complied with accordingly.
(b) FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) and U.S. Army Maintenance Work Orders
(MWO) must be reviewed for applicability and complied with accordingly. See
Southern Helicopter, Inc. Report SH96801, dated October 25, 1996, or later FAA
approved revision, for the list of applicable Technical Directives.
Note 10: 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 appliances 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
maybe 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 to an extent and in a manner equal to that of an
Armed Force of the United States.
Note 11: Alternate and emergency fuels are listed in U.S. Army TM 55-1520-219-10 Operators
Manual UH-1B Helicopters. Some limitations apply for the use of certain alternative
fuels. These limitations are listed in the Overhaul Manual.
Note 12: No person may be carried in this helicopter during flight unless that person is essential to
the purpose of the flight.
Note 13: Any Alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. If so, these instructions must be submitted and accepted by the FAA Fort
Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group (FTW-AEG), prior to approval for return to service.
Note 14: Torque pressure output by engine torque sensing system varies with individual engines.
A 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 15: Gas producer speed, as shown under “Engine Limits” are Maximum permissible speeds.
The gas producer speed for rated power output 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 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 in the temperature in Limit (Go-No-Go Take-off) placard on
the instrument panel.
Note 16: Maximum permissible exhaust gas temperature varies with ambient temperature as
described in the Operator’s Manual. Check engine EGT by use of Health Indicator Test
(HIT) prior to first take-off of the day. (See TM 55-1520-219-10 and HIT EGT Log for
aircraft.)
Note 17: If necessary for the purpose of weight and balance, relocation of battery to station (+5.5)
should be accomplished in accordance with Southern Helicopters Report SH96801, dated
October 25, 1996.
Note 18: Carriage of hazardous materials is prohibited unless compliance is shown with applicable
regulations in Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 175.