# TCDS R00020LA: PJ Helicopters Inc - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: PJ Helicopters Inc - Revision: 0 - Revised: July 17, 2015 - Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 29, Part 36, Part 45, Part 91, Part 133, Part 137 - Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c8/1d/c81dc85787a9244e18101775f85ae126df4ad9aa19ad0790ebc7c9a97a872723 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77676C5C112A94CB86257E8B004F9498.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00020LA ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - UH-60A ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. - - - - - 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 R00020LA Page 2 of 5 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) R00020LA Page 3 of 5 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. R00020LA Page 4 of 5 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. R00020LA Page 5 of 5 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 ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [PJ Helicopters UH-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pj-helicopters-uh-60a): 1 aircraft (registry code 8146007) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (28) - [STC SR02753LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02753LA): Installation of an engine Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF). Aerometals Inc. - [STC SR02597SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02597SE): Installation of Purge Fuel Collector System. Timberline Aerospace LLC - [STC SR02650SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02650SE): Installation of Station 34.5 Beam Modification. Timberline Aerospace LLC - [STC SR12058AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12058AK): Installation of Recoil Aerospace, Inc. T750-I Internal Fire Suppression Tank. Recoil Aerospace Inc. - [STC SR12471AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12471AT): Installation of RMCI Health Useage and Monitoring System (HUMS). RMCI Inc. - [STC SR00903DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00903DE): Installation of Left and Right, Hand Hold, Step and Step Fairing modification. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR12380LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12380LA): Installation of Aerocraft's External Load Mount Kit (ARC-H60ELM). Aerocraft Incorporated - [STC SR01099DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01099DE): Installation of the GPMS Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System. GPMS International Inc. - [STC SR04461CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04461CH): Installation of a Helitak FT4500 Black Hawk Fire Tank Liquid Dispensing System. Helitak USA, LLC - [STC SR04527AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04527AT): Installation of Robertson Fuel System 200 Gallon Internal Auxilliary Fuel Tank System (IAFTS. Ace Aeronautics, LLC - [STC SR02794LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02794LA): Installation of Ballast Box. Aerocraft Incorporated - [STC SR02767LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02767LA): Installation of H-60 Electric APU Starter Modification to replace the original equipment hydraulic APU starter system on Restricted Category H-60 Firefighting and Utility Helicopters. Aerocraft Inc. - [STC SR02764LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02764LA): Installation of lift kit. Aerocraft Incorporated - [STC SR02544LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02544LA): Installation of a left side bubble window and a modified left side main landing gear fairing. Aerocraft Incorporated - [STC SR02744SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02744SE): Installation of BLR FastFin System. BLR Aerosapce LLC - [STC SR00919DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00919DE): Installation of Left and Right Pulse Light. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR02584AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02584AK): Installation of Recoil Aerospace, Inc. T1000-E or T650-E Fire Suppression Tank. Recoil Aerospace Inc. - [STC SR11809SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11809SE): Installation of pilot and Co-Pilot Restraint Systems. Timberline Aerospace - [STC SR02688SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02688SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc. - [STC SR04618CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04618CH): Installation of Luma Technologies LT-4082 and LT-4106 series 82 and 106 Station Integration LED Display Panels with LT-2205 and LT-2206 series 5 and 6 Station LED Display/Reset Panels. Luma Technologies LLC - [STC SR00848DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00848DE): The installation of a bubble window as a direct replacement for the existing window in the left hand side Cockpit door. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR00922DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00922DE): Relocation and installation of Lead-Acid batteries, P/N RG24-15, in replacement of aircraft main batteries. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR02698SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02698SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kits. Onboard Systems International - [STC SR02743SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02743SE): Installation of folding crew step and modification of fairing. Timberline Aerospace LLC - [STC SR02760LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02760LA): Installation of Aerocraft Incorporated H-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Cargo Basket. Aerocraft Inc - [STC SR02657SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02657SE): Installation of Model 370i Fire Attack System. Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SR02617SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02617SE): Installation of a Mechanical Specialties Model 909 Cargo Hook. Mechanical Specialties Inc - [STC SR00896DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00896DE) (historical): The installation of a bubble window with view port as a direct replacement for the existing window in the left hand side Cockpit door. Blackhawk Mission Equipment --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.