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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R00020LA
PJ Helicopters Inc.
UH-60A
July 17, 2015
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00020LA
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00020LA 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 (TC) PJ Helicopters Inc.
HOLDER: 903 Langley Way
Red Bluff, CA 96080
I-Model UH-60A (Restricted Category Military Surplus Helicopter) Approved July 17, 2015
ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-700 Original
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701C Alternate
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701D Alternate
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A, Jet A-1 or Jet B.
ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-700)
SHAFT
HP
POWER TURBINE
RPM
GAS GEN
RPM
POWER TURBINE
INLET (TGT)
Military Power (30 min.) 1,561 20,900 44,700 850º C
Normal Cont. Cruise 1,318 20,900 44,700 775º C
ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-701C)
SHAFT
HP
POWER TURBINE
RPM/%
GAS GEN
RPM/%
POWER TURBINE
INLET (TGT)
Contingency Rated Power (CRP)
(2 1/2 min. OEI)
1,940 20,900/100 44,700/102 903º C
Maximum Rating (10 Min. dual) 1,890 20,900/100 44,700/102 878º C
Intermediate Rated Power (IRP) (30
min dual)
1,800 20,900/100 44,700/102 851º C
Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) 1,662 20,900/100 44,700/102 810º C
ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-701D)
SHAFT
HP
POWER TURBINE
RPM/%
GAS GEN
RPM/%
POWER TURBINE
INLET (TGT)
Contingency Rated Power (CRP) (2
1/2 min. OEI)
1,940 20,900/100 44,700/102 903º C
Maximum Rating (10 Min. dual) 1,890 20,900/100 44,700/102 878º C
Intermediate Rated Power (IRP) (30
min dual)
1,800 20,900/100 44,700/102 851º C
Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) 1,662 20,900/100 44,700/102 810º C
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TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE:
(UH-60A) 110% Single Engine (No time limit)
100% Dual Engine (No time limit)
ROTOR LIMITS: Power Off Power On
Max 265 RPM (110%) Max. 258 RPM (107 %)
Min 217 RPM (90%) Min. 232 RPM (96%)
AIRSPEED LIMITS: Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See PJ Helicopters Inc. document
RFM-PJ-001, “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopters” for
variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude, and temperature.
Refer to document no. RFM-PJ-001, “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk
Helicopters”, Rev. IR, dated July 13, 2015 or later FAA approved revisions for additional
limitation data.
EMPTY WEIGHT (C.G.) Maintain aft C.G. limits when adding fuel.
DATUM: 341.2 inches forward of the main rotor centroid.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs.
MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot)
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MAXIMUM COMPARTMENT CARGO: Compartment C Compartment D Compartment E
Sta 247 to Sta 288 Sta 288 to Sta 343 Sta 343 to Sta 398
6460 lbs. 8370 lbs. 8370 lbs.
NUMBER OF SEATS: 2 at Sta. 227.1;2 at Sta. 282.0; 3 at Sta. 320.7; 4 at Sta. 339.8; 4 at Sta. 387.2.
FUEL CAPACITY: 361.5 gallons; 2 tanks (LH & RH interchangeable).
359.7 gallons; 2 tanks (LH &RH interchangeable) (with fuel boost pumps installed).
OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine.
SERIAL NO. APPROVED: U.S. military surplus UH-60A helicopters as identified in PJ Helicopters Inc. report
Serial Number Approved Report Number RPT-PJ-001-1, Rev. IR dated July 14, 2015 or
later FAA approved revision.
CERTIFICATION BASIS: Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2) effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1
through 21-92 for the special purposes listed below:
§ 21.25(b) (1) Agriculture Operations
§ 21.25(b) (2) Forest & Wildlife Conservation
§ 21.25(b) (7) External Loads
Note: In accordance with § 36.1(a) (4), compliance with the noise requirements was not
shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for
agriculture operations and forest and wildlife conservation (aerial dispensing of fire
fighting materials) as defined in § 137.3 and external loads as defined in § 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.
Aircraft are certified for Day-Night Visual Flight Rules operations only.
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 part 21 § 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
dated February 1, 1965, including Amendments 29-1 through 29-18, effective March 6,
1980 and 14 CFR § 29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20,
effective September 11, 1980.
DATE OF APPLICATION: February 3, 2015
PRODUCTION BASIS: None. No helicopters 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 conformi ty, FAA 8120-10. In addition, a flight
check must be accomplished by the Type Certificate holder or its agent of the flight
characteristics in accordance with PJ Helicopters Inc. document no. FTP-PJ-001,
“Flight Test Plan”, Rev. IR, dated May 13, 2015, or later FAA Approved revision.
EQUIPMENT: The basic required equipment necessary for the particular special purpose operation must
be installed for certification.
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 airworthiness certification.
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NOTE 2: The following placards must be prominently displayed in the cockpit in full view of the
pilots:
Placard No. 1
THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPERATING LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED HELICOPTER
OPERATIONS MANUAL.
Placard No. 2
THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR PART 91.313.
Placard No. 3
EXTERNAL LOADS OPERATIONS: Vne WILL BE DETERMINED FOR EACH
PROPOSED EXTERNAL LOAD APPLICATION.
NOTE 3: The builder’s data plate required by part 45 § 45.13 must be installed in accordance with
PJ Helicopters Inc. Drawing PJ-001-1, Rev. NC dated June 3, 2015, or later FAA
approved revisions.
NOTE 4: The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in
accordance with the requirements specified PJ Helicopters Inc. document no.
ICA-PJ-001 “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness”, Revision A dated July 16,
2015 or later FAA accepted revision, or maintained in accordance with any other
FAA accepted maintenance programs. The service life limited parts retirement
intervals for these helicopters is specified in the FAA approved airworthiness
limitations section of PJ Helicopters Inc. document no. ICA-PJ-001, “Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness” Revision A dated July 16, 2015. A FAA
approved/accepted copy must accompany each helicopter on delivery.
NOTE 5: This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the Operator Manual comprised of
the following:
(1) PJ Helicopters Inc. approved document no. RFM-PJ-001 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual
for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopters”, Revision IR, dated July 13, 2015 or later FAA
approved revisions.
NOTE 6: Prior to obtaining an original Airworthiness Certificate:
A. Each helicopter must pass a conformity inspection in accordance with PJ
Helicopters Inc. document no. RPT-PJ-001-2 “Engineering Configuration”,
Revision IR dated June 3, 2015 or later FAA approved revision. The Engineering
Configuration Report identifies the U.S. Army airframe changes, and special
purpose modifications accomplished on that particular helicopter.
B. Each helicopter must pass an inspection for any possible hidden damage and the
Military records reviewed for acceptability of any repairs or alterations.
C. The maintenance, overhaul, and modification records of each helicopter must be
reviewed for military changes that may affect the airworthiness of 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.
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NOTE 7: A restricted category helicopter may not be operated in a foreign country without the
express written approval of that country.
NOTE 8: 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 on International Civil Aviation.
NOTE 9: A replacement engine may be installed provided it is of the same make and model as the
engine that was removed or is a make and model listed as an alternate engine in the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. The replacement engine must have its data
plate or equivalent markings installed and its complete historical records available.
NOTE 10: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in PJ Helicopters Inc. document no.
RFM-PJ-001, “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopters”, Revision
IR, dated July 13, 2015 or later FAA approved revision.
NOTE 11: Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. Changes to the type design by means of a Supplemental Type Certificate
requiring ICA’s or changes to existing ICA’s must be submitted and received by the Fort
Worth Evaluation Group (FTW-AEG). Type design changes by means of an FAA Field
Approval that require ICA’s must have those ICA’s reviewed by the Flight Standards
District Office managing the Field Approval or the FTW-AEG.
NOTE 12: The certification life limits for the helicopter, its engine and appliances were based on
satisfactory service history as operated and maintained by the military. Therefore, to
operate and maintain the aircraft to the original acceptance criteria, and maint ain it’s safe
for intended use requirement, cycle counting and operational time tracking is required on
certain critical components. Reference PJ Helicopters Inc. document no. ICA-PJ-001.
“Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Rev. A, dated July 16, 2015, or later FAA
approved revisions.
NOTE 13: No person may be carried in this helicopter during flight unless the person is essential to
the purpose of the flight.
NOTE 14 This aircraft is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire unless it is
incidental to the approved special purpose.
END