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- Billings Flying Service Inc.
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- Revised
- August 23, 2016
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- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 29
- Models
- 3
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
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| UH-60A | ||
| T700-GE-700 | ||
| T700-GE-701D/CC (Alternate) |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00021LA
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00021LA 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 BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE INC.
HOLDER: 6309 Jellison Road
Billings, Montana 59101
TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER RECORD: N/A
I - MODEL: UH-60A (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved June XX, 2016.
ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-700 Original
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC (Alternate)
* See NOTE 10 for alternate engine information.
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A, Jet A-1 or Jet B.
*See NOTE 8 for alternate and emergency fuels.
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-701D/CC)
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
TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE:
(UH-60A) 110% Single Engine (No time limit)
100% Dual Engine (No time limit)
ROTOR LIMITS: Power Off Power Off
Max. 265 RPM Max. 258 RPM
Min. 217 RPM Min. 232 RPM
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R00021LA
BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE INC.
UH-60A
August 23, 2016
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AIRSPEED LIMITS: Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See document RFM-BFS-500 “Rotorcraft Flight
Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated Aug. 10, 2016, or later
FAA-approved revision for variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude, and
temperature and for additional data.
EMPTY WEIGHT C.G. RANGE: None
DATUM: 341.2 inches forward of the main rotor centroid.
LEVELING MEANS: Plumb bob in L/H cabin door frame to leveling plate on cabin floor. Ref. Work Package 1727
contained in TM 1-1570-237-23.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 20,250 lbs. *See NOTE 14 for additional configuration requirements.
MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot) at Sta. 227.1
NO. OF PASSENGERS None. *See NOTE 11 for information on personnel carrying restrictions.
NUMBER OF SEATS: 2 at Sta. 227.1; 1 at Sta. 262.0; 3 at Sta. 282.0; 3 at Sta. 320.7; 4 at Sta. 339.8; 4 at Sta.
387.2. Refer to RFM-BFS-500 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk
Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated July 1, 2016, or later FAA-approved revision for seat
configuration and loading information.
OTHER LIMITS Refer to RFM-BFS-500 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”,
Revision IR, Dated Aug. 10, 2016, or later FAA-approved revision Flight hours are counted
from takeoff to landing
FUEL CAPACITY: 361.5 gallons; 2 tanks (LH & RH interchangeable).
359.7 gallons; 2 tanks (LH &RH interchangeable) (with fuel boost pumps installed). At Sta.
420.75
OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine at Sta. 375.0.
SERIAL NO. APPROVED: U.S. military surplus UH-60A Blackhawk helicopters as identified in Billings Flying Service
Inc. Serial Number Approved Report Number RPT-BFS-502, Rev. NC dated June 1, 2016, or
later FAA-approved revision
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CERTIFICATION BASIS: 14 CFR Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2) for the special purposes listed in FAR 21.25 (b)(1)(2)(7) as
defined below.
(1) § 21.25(b) (1) Agriculture Operations
(2) § 21.25(b) (2) Forest & Wildlife Conservation
(3) § 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
agricultural operations as defined by § 137.3, aerial dispensing of liquids and forest
conservation material defined under § 137.3, or 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.
This aircraft is approved for Day or Night VFR operations only. Flight into known icing
conditions is prohibited.
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. Non-significant modifications are to meet the requirements of
14 CFR § 29 dated February 1, 1965, including Amendments 29-1 through 29-17,
(amendments effective as of 12/1/1978) and§ 29.1529, Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective September 11, 1980.
DATE OF APPLICATION: January 27, 2016
PRODUCTION BASIS: None. No helicopters may be produced under this approval. No helicopter serial number
may be added to this type certificate unless approved by the cognizant Aircraft
Certification Office.
EQUIPMENT: The basic required equipment necessary for the particular special purpose operation must
be installed for certification. In addition, the following items of equipment must be on
board the helicopter and available to the crew: “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A
Blackhawk Helicopter”, Document number RFM-BFS-500, Revision IR, Dated Aug. 10,
2016, or later FAA-approved revision
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.
NOTE 2: All placards required by either the FAA-approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual. the
applicable operating rules, or the Type Certification Data, must be installed on
the helicopter. Required placards are contained in Billings Flying Service Inc.
drawings listed in MDL-BFS-500, Revision NC, dated June 1, 2016, or later
FAA-approved revision, or any applied technical bulletins.
NOTE 3: The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in
accordance with the requirements specified in Billings Flying Service Inc. document no.
ICA-BFS-500 “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Rev. Original, dated Aug. 10,
2016, or later FAA accepted revision, or inspected in accordance with other FAA
accepted inspection programs. The service life limited parts overhaul and retirement
intervals for these helicopters is specified in the FAA-Approved airworthiness limitation
sections of the ICA-BFS-500. An FAA approved/accepted copy must accompany each
helicopter on delivery.
NOTE 4: This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the Operator Manual “Rotorcraft
Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Document number RFM-BFS-500,
Revision IR, Dated Aug. 10, 2016, or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 5: This aircraft is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire. Carriage of
cargo is limited to such cargo that is incidental to the helicopter owner/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.
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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 on International Civil Aviation.
NOTE 8: Installation of T-700-GE-701D engines in accordance with Billings Flying Service Inc.
Technical Bulletins TB-BFS-500-1, "T700-GE-701D/CC Engine Installation, Revision
NC dated June 1, 2016, or later FAA-approved revision, and TB-BFS-500-2, "T700-
GE-701D/CC Auto Relight and Transient Droop Improvement Installation, Revision
NC dated June 1, 2016, or later FAA-approved revision, is approved for the model UH-
60A helicopters under this type certificate. Performance information and limitations
with T700-GE-701D/CC engines are contained in Chapter 7A of RFM-BFS-500
“Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated July
1, 2016.
NOTE 9: The US Army Safety Messages that must be complied with for the helicopter and engine
prior to certification are contained in Billings Flying Service Inc. Engineering
Configuration Report document RPT-BFS-500, Revision NC, dated June 1, 2016, or later
F AA-approved revision.
NOTE 10: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in document no. RFM-BFS-500 “Rotorcraft
Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated Aug. 10, 2016.
or later FAA-approved revisions
NOTE 11: No person may be carried onboard this aircraft unless that person is a flight
crewmember: is a flight crewmember trainee: performs an essential function in
connection with a special purpose operation for which the aircraft is certificated: or is
necessary to accomplish the work activity directly associated with that special purpose.
Reference 14 CFR §91.3I 3(d).
NOTE 12: 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 ICAs or changes to existing ICAs must be submitted and received by the Fort
Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group (FTW-AEG). Type design changes by means or an
FAA field approval that require ICAs must have those ICAs reviewed by the Flight
Standards District Office managing the field approval or the FTW-AEG.
NOTE 13: No helicopter may obtain a Restricted Category Airworthiness Certificate
under this type certificate unle ss it is included in the "Serial No. App roved" list
above.
NOTE 14: UH-60A maximum gross weight can be extended from 20,250 pounds to 22,000 pounds
only when wedge mounted pitot-static probes and either/or MWO 55- 1520-237-50-58
or MWO 1-1520-237-50-73 are installed in accordance with the “Weight Limitations”
listed in Section 5.14 of RFM-BFS-500 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A
Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated Aug. 10, 2016 or later FAA-approved
revision.
NOTE 15: The builder's data plate must be installed in accordance with Billings Flying Service
Inc. MDL-BFS-500, Revision NC, dated June 1, 2016, or later FAA -approved revision.
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