# TCDS R00023LA: Unical Air Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Unical Air Inc.
- Revision: 1
- Revised: August 13, 2021
- Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/82/6a/826aeb1255c3e8190c57aaa71f074898d02a02b182c5db95f988f0fef731a426
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5F032570AACE285B862587E600698497.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00023LA

## 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
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00023LA 
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate (TC) No. R00023LA, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the 
product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Title 14 Code of Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR). 
TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER Unical Air Inc.  
                                                                                      1240 Oakhaven Lane 
                                                                                      Arcadia, California 91006 
  
TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER RECORD:  Unical Aviation, Inc .transferred to Unical Air Inc. on August 13, 2021 
 
I - MODEL: UH-60A (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved Aug 28, 2018 
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. 
*See NOTE 9 for alternate and emergency fuels. 
 
TRANSMISSION LIMITS:   TORQUE: 
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%) 
  
ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-700) 
 
  POWER TURBINE GAS GEN POWER TURBINE 
 SHAFT HP RPM RPM INLET (TGT) 
Military Power (30 min.) 1,561 20,900 44,700 850° C 
Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) 1,318 20,900 44,700 775° C 
ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-701D/CC) 
 
POWER TURBINE GAS GEN POWER TURBINE 
 SHAFT HP RPM/% RPM/% INLET (TGT) 
Contingency Rated Power (CRP)  
(2 1/2 min. OEI) 1,940 20,900/100 44,700/102 903° C 
Maximum Rating (10 Min. dual) 1,890 20,900/100 44,700/102 878° C 
Intermediate Rated Power (IRP)  
(30 min dual) 1,800 20,900/100 44,700/102 851° C 
Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) 1,662 20,900/100 44,700/102 810° C 
 
Page No. 1 2 3 4 
Rev. No. 1 - - - 
 
R00023LA  
Revision 1  
Unical Aviation, Inc.  
UH-60A 
 
August 13, 2021

Page 2 of 4 R00023LA 
   
 
AIRSPEED LIMITS:  Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See UAI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight Manual for 
Unical Aviation UH-60A, Revision A, dated April 18, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision for 
variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude, and temperature and for additional limitation 
data. 
 
 
EMPTY WEIGHT C.G. RANGE:  
 
DATUM: 
 
LEVELING MEANS: 
 
 
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:  
 
MINIMUM CREW: 
 
NO. OF PASSENGERS  
 
NUMBER OF SEATS: 
 
 
 
 
OTHER LIMITS: 
 
 
 
FUEL CAPACITY: 
 
 
 
OIL CAPACITY: 
 
SERIAL NO. APPROVED: 
 
None 
 
341.2 inches forward of the main rotor centroid. 
 
Plumb bob in L/H cabin door frame to leveling plate on cabin floor. Ref. Work Package 1727 
contained in TM 1-1520-237-23. 
 
22,000 lbs. *See NOTE 13 for configuration requirements. 
 
2 (pilot, copilot) at Sta. 227.1 
 
None. *See NOTE 10 for information on personnel carrying restrictions. 
 
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 UAI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Unical Aviation UH-60A, 
Revision A, dated April 18, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision for approved seat 
configurations and loading information. 
 
Refer to UAI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Unical Aviation UH-60A, 
Revision A, dated April 18, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision. Flight hours are counted 
from takeoff to landing. 
 
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 
 
7 quarts each engine at Sta. 375.0 
 
U.S. military surplus UH-60A helicopters as identified in Unical Aviation report no. UAI 
UH60A-SNL, Military Document Supplement, Revision -, dated April 05, 2018, or later 
FAA-approved revision.

Page 3 of 4 R00023LA 
   
 
 
CERTIFICATION BASIS: 14 CFR Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2) for the special purposes listed in 14CFR Part 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 14CFR Part 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 in § 137.3, aerial dispensing of liquids and forest conservation 
material as defined in § 137.3, or external loads as defined in § 133.1(b). 
 
Any alterations 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 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 § 21.101. Non-significant modifications shall have a certification basis of 14 CFR 
§ 29 dated February 1, 1965, including Amendments 29-1 through 29-17 (amendment effective  
as of 12/1/1978) and 29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 29-20,  
effective September 11, 1980. 
 
DATE OF APPLICATION: July 25, 2017 
 
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 item of equipment must be on board the  
helicopter and available to the flight crew:  UAI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight Manual  
for Unical Aviation UH-60A, Revision A, dated April 18, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision. 
 
NOTE 1: A current weight and balance report, including a list of equipment included in the certificated  
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 Unical Aviation document UH60A-RPD, Revision -, dated April 06,  
2018, 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 Unical Aviation document no. UA-UH60A-ICA-1, Instructions  
for Continued Airworthiness, Revision - , dated December 08, 2017, or later FAA-accepted  
revision, or in accordance with any other FAA-accepted maintenance program. The service life  
limited parts retirement intervals for these helicopters is specified in the FAA-approved 
airworthiness limitations sections of UA-UH60A-ICA-1. An FAA-approved/accepted copy  
must accompany each helicopter on delivery.

Page 4 of 4 R00023LA 
   
 
 
- END - 
 
NOTE 4: 
 
This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the UAI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight 
Manual for Unical Aviation UH-60A, Revision A, dated April 18, 2018, 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: 
 
The US Army Safety Messages that must be complied with for the helicopter and engine prior to 
certification are contained in Unical Aviation, Configuration Report document no. UAI-UH60A-
CR-1, Revision - , dated July 18, 2018, or later FAA-accepted revision. 
 
NOTE 9: 
 
Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in UAI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight Manual for 
Unical Aviation UH-60A, Revision A, dated April 18, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision. 
 
NOTE 10: 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 §91.313(d). 
 
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 
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 of 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 12: 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 13: All aircraft under this TC must be equipped with 14-lug wheels for ground operations in excess of 
20,500 lbs. 
 
NOTE 14: 
 
The builder’s data plate must be installed in accordance with Unical Aviation document UH60A-
RPD, Revision -, dated April 06, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision.
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## STCs approved under this data sheet (25)

- [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 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 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 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 ST02650SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02650SE): Installation of Station 34.5 Beam Modification. Timberline Aerospace LLC
- [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

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