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- May 19, 2017
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- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
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- Part 21, Part 29, Part 36, Part 91, Part 137
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00022LA
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00022LA 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 SKYDANCE BLACKHAWK OPERATIONS, LLC
HOLDER: 101 Wass Way
Minden, Nevada 89423
TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER RECORD: N/A
I - MODEL: UH-60A (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved May 19, 2017.
ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-700 Original
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC (Alternate)
* See NOTE 8 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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SKYDANCE BLACKHAWK OPERATIONS, LLC
UH-60A
May 19, 2017
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AIRSPEED LIMITS: Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See document RFM-SKY-500 “Rotorcraft
Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated August 1, 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: 22,000 lbs. *See NOTE 14 for 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-SKY-500 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk
Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated Auguest 1, 2016, or later FAA-approved revision for seat
configuration and loading information.
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 Skydance Blackhawk
Operations, LLC Serial Number Approved Report Number RPT-SKY-502, Rev. NC dated
January 27, 2017, 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: July 25, 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-SKY-500, Revision IR, Dated May 05,
2017, 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 Skydance Blackhawk
Operations, LLC Engineering Configuration Report number RPT-SKY-500,
Revision NC dated January 24, 2017, 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 Skydance Blackhawk Operations, LLC
document no. ICA-SKY-500 “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Rev. A dated
March 23, 2017, 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-SKY-500. An FAA approved/accepted copy
must accompany each helicopter on delivery.
General Electric (GE) Aviation Unit and T700 Intermediate Maintenance Manual SEI
671 Change 1, dated March 1, 2014 and General Electric (GE) T700 Depot Maintenance
Manual SEI 676 Change 7 dated September 1, 2013 or later FAA-accepted revision, are
an acceptable alternate method for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, repairing and
overhauling General Electric GE T700-GE-700, T700-GE-701C and T700-GE-701D
engines. Revisions to the above listed manuals must be submitted to the FAA Boston
Aircraft Certification Office for review and concurrence before being submitted to the
FAA Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group for FAA-acceptance
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NOTE 4: This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the Operator Manual “Rotorcraft
Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Document number RFM-SKY-500,
Revision IR, Dated May 05, 2017, 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.
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 Skydance Blackhawk
Operations, LLC Technical Bulletins TB-SKY-500-1, "T700-GE-701D/CC Engine
Installation, Revision NC dated January 24, 2017, or later FAA-approved revision, and
TB-SKY-500-2, "T700-GE-701D/CC Auto Relight and Transient Droop Improvement
Installation, Revision NC dated January 24, 2017, 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-SKY-500 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”,
Revision IR, Dated May 05, 2017.
NOTE 9: The US Army Safety Messages that must be complied with for the helicopter and engine
prior to certification are contained in Skydance Blackhawk Operations, LLC Engineering
Configuration Report document RPT-SKY-500, Revision NC, dated January 24, 2017, or
later F AA-approved revision.
NOTE 10: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in document no. RFM-SKY-500 “Rotorcraft
Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated May 05, 2017.
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 unless it is included in the "Serial No. Approved" list above.
NOTE 14: The builder's data plate must be installed in accordance with Skydance Blackhawk
Operations, LLC RPT-SKY-500, Revision NC dated January 24, 2017, or later
FAA -approved revision.
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