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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R00024LA
Revision 1-
Unical Aviation, Inc.
CH-47D
August 13, 2021
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00024LA
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00024LA, 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 Holder: Unical Air Inc.
1240 Oakhaven Lane
Arcadia, CA 91006
Type Certificate Holder Record: Unical Aviation, Inc. transferred to Unical Air Inc. on August 13, 2021
I Model CH-47D (Restricted Category Rotorcraft) Approved April 08, 2018.
Engines (2) Honeywell T-55-GA-714A
Fuel ASTM-D1655 Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5, JP-8. Alternative and emergency fuels are
listed in Chapter 2, Section III of the Unical Aviation Inc. Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Engine and
Transmission Limits
Rating
Torque
(% Q)
Gas Gen.
Speed
(%N1)
Power
Turbine
Speed
(%N2)
Power
Turbine
Inlet
Temp
Dual Engine Limits
Take-Off (10 Min.) 100% 111% 111.5% 899
Military Power (30 Min.) 100% -------- -------- 854
Normal Continuous 100% -------- -------- 816
Contingency Power (Max for not
more than 2.5 min.) -------- -------- -------- 932
Maximum Transient (Max for
not more than 12 sec.)
100% 111% 111.5% 943
One Engine Limits
One Engine Inop (10 Min.) 123% 111% 111.5% 899
One Engine Inop (30 Min.) 123% -------- -------- 854
Normal Continuous 123% -------- -------- 816
Contingency Power (Max for not
more than 2.5 min.) -------- -------- -------- 932
Maximum Transient (Max for
not more than 12 sec.)
123% 111% 111.5% 943
Refer to Unical Aviation, Inc., Rotorcraft Flight Manual no. CH-47D-RFM “Unical
Aviation Inc., Model CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. IR, dated March 28, 2019 or later FAA-
approved revisions for additional limitation data.
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Rotor Speed Limits Power Off Power On
Minimum 91% r.p.m. 91% r.p.m.
Maximum 111% r.p.m. 106% r.p.m.
See Unical Aviation Inc., CH-47D Rotorcraft Flight Manual per Note 4 for additional
rotor speed limits.
Airspeed Limits Vne (never exceed) 170 KIAS at Sea Level. See Unical Aviation Inc., CH-47D
Rotorcraft Flight Manual per Note 4 for variation of Vne with rotor RPM, gross weight,
pressure altitude and temperature.
Sideward Flight (maximum): 45 KIAS
Rearward Flight (maximum): 45 KIAS
C.G. Range Most Forward C.G. Station +310.00
Most Aft Station +349.00
(+322.00) to (+331.00) at 50,000 1bs
(+319.00) to (+336.00) at 44,800 1bs
(+310.00) to (+343.00) at 33,000 Ibs
EXAMPLE CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS ARM - INCHES
WANTED 52,000
STA
DETERMINE IF LOADING LIMITS - 331.0
ARE EXCEEDED AND DETERMINE 50,000
C.G. POSITION - 16300
KNOWN 48,000 - 15900
STA 15500_ STA
GW = 43200 LBS 319.0 336.0
MOMENT/1'000 44800 lb 44800 lb.
= 13900 46,000 -15100-
METHOD 14700
44,000
ENTER GROSS 14300-
WEIGHT HERE
MOVE RIGHT TO
TOTAL MOMENT = 42,000 13900
13900. READ LOAD
WITHIN LIMITS 113500
MOVE DOWN READ
ARM = 321.8
40,000 713200
- 12700.
112300-
11900
36,000
33000 Ib.
11500
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS ,o0c
10700
32,000
10300
STA
349.0
*9900 28550 Ib
*9500
28,000
9100
:8700_
$,000
330 340
FUSELAGE STATION
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C.G. Range and Limits
Empty Weight C.G. None
Datum Station 0 (Datum is 21.5 inches forward of the forward most point of the nose section).
Leveling Means Plumb bob hook at top of main cabin door interior trim forward of Station 150. Plumb
target under main cabin door sill forward of Station 150 and RBL48.3. Plumb line from
upper hook to target.
Maximum Weight 50,000 lbs.
Cargo Hook Limitations. The limits presented below are structural limitations only.
a. The structural limit of the forward and aft hook is 17,000 pounds each.
b. The maximum single load that can be suspended as a tandem load from the forward
and aft hooks is 25,000 pounds.
c. The center cargo hook is limited to a maximum load of 26,000 pounds.
Minimum Crew 3 – (1) pilot, (1) copilot, (1) Flight Crewmember
No. of Passengers None (see Note 9)
Maximum Cargo Refer to Operators Manual CH-47D-RFM “Unical Aviation Inc., Model CH-47D
Helicopter”, Revision. IR dated March 28, 2019 (or later FAA-approved revision) for
various configurations.
Fuel Capacity 6887 lb. (1028 Gallons) Refer to Operators Manual no. CH-47D-RFM “Unical Aviation
Inc., Model CH-47D Helicopter”, Revision IR, dated March 28, 2019 (or later FAA-
Approved Revision) for various configurations.
Oil Capacity 7.5 gal. (3.75 Gal per engine). This is the maximum capacity which includes residual and
trapped oil. Servicing capacities will be less.
Rotor Blade and For rigging information, refer to TM 1-1520-240-23 series Technical Manuals.
Control Movements
Other Limits Refer to Unical Aviation Inc., CH-47D-RFM “Unical Aviation Inc. Model CH-47D
Helicopter”, Revision IR, dated March 28, 2019 or later FAA-Approved revision. Flight
hours are counted from takeoff to landing.
Serial No. Approved No helicopter may obtain Restricted Category Airworthiness Certificate under this type
certificate unless it is included in the Unical Aviation Inc., Approved Serial Number List,
Report Number CH-47D-SNL, Revision IR, dated April 08, 2019, or later FAA-approved
revision.
Certification Basis 14 CFR Part 21 §21.25(a)(2) for the special purposes listed in 14CFR Part §21.25
(b)(l)(2)(7) through Amendment 21-21 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 aerial dispensing of liquids and forest conservation material excepted by
§36.1(a)(4) and defined under §137.3.
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.
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
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§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 October 16, 2018
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 responsible 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: CH-47D-RFM, FAA Approved
Rotorcraft Flight Manual for the Unical Aviation Inc., Model Ch-47D. Revision IR, dated
March 28, 2019, or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTES
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 Certificate Data, must be installed on the
helicopter. Required placards are contained in the Unical Aviation Inc., Drawing
UC10001, Revision A, dated February 20, 2019 or later FAA-accepted revision.
NOTE 3. The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in
accordance with the requirements specified in Unical Aviation Inc., document
number CH-47D-ICA, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Revision IR, dated
March 14, 2019, or later FAA-accepted revision, or in accordance with any other
FAA-accepted maintenance program that applies to this helicopter. The service life
limited part retirement intervals for these helicopters are specified in the FAA-
approved Airworthiness Limitation Section of CH-47D-ICA. An FAA-
approved/accepted copy of this ICA must accompany each helicopter delivery.
NOTE 4. This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the CH-47D-RFM, Rotorcraft Flight
Manual for Unical Aviation Inc., Model CH-47D Helicopter, Revision IR, dated March
28, 2019, or later FAA-approved revision.
NOTE 5. This helicopter is prohibited from carry 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 engines
prior to certification are contained in Unical Aviation Inc., De-Configuration Report
document no. CH-47D-CR-1, Revision IR, dated January 15, 2019, or later FAA-
accepted revision.
NOTE 9. 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).
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NOTE 10. 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 accepted by the FAA
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 11. The builder’s data plate required by 14 CFR §45.13 must be installed in accordance with
Unical Aviation Inc., Drawing , UC10001, Rev. A, dated February 20, 2019, or later
FAA-accepted revision.
NOTE 12. Compliance must be shown for each airworthiness directive listed in Unical document
CH-47D-AD-1, Revision IR, dated January 21, 2019, or later FAA-accepted revision.
END