TCDS R00024LA

Type certificate data sheet · Unical Air Inc. · Aircraft · Rotorcraft

Holder
Unical Air Inc.
Revision
1
Revised
August 13, 2021
Status
Current
Product
Aircraft · Rotorcraft
Certification basis
Part 21
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1

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CH-47DFormerly Unical Aviation, Inc.

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Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. No. 1 - - - - 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. Page 2 of 5 R00024LA 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 Page 3 of 5 R00024LA 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 Page 4 of 5 R00024LA §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). Page 5 of 5 R00024LA 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