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- CAPITOL HELICOPTERS INC.
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- 1
- Revised
- August 18, 2026
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- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 29
- Models
- 3
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00026LA
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00026LA 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 (TC) CAPITOL HELICOPTERS INC.
HOLDER: 5757 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
I - MODEL: UH-60A (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved May 15, 2020.
ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-700 Original
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701C (Alternate)
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC (Alternate)
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-701C)
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
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
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R00026LA
Revision 1
CAPITOL HELICOPTERS INC.
UH-60A
HH-60L
UH-60L
August 18, 2026
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TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE:
(UH-60A) 110% Single Engine (No time limit)
100% Dual Engine (No time limit)
ROTOR LIMITS: Max. 258 RPM
Min. 232 RPM
AIRSPEED LIMITS: Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See document RFM-CH-001 “Rotorcraft Flight
Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision NC, Dated March 18, 2020, 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.
MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot)
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-CH-001 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”,
Revision NC Dated March 18, 2020 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).
OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine.
OTHER LIMITS: Refer to Capitol Helicopters document no. RFM-CH-001 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for
Capitol Helicopters Inc. UH-60A and UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter”, Rev. NC, Dated
March 18, 2020, or later FAA approved revisions. Flight hours are counted from takeoff to
landing.
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II – MODEL: HH-60L (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved May 15, 2020.
ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-701C (Original)
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC (Alternate)
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A, Jet A-1 or Jet B.
ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-701C)
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
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:
(HH-60L) 135% Single Engine (No time limit)
120% Dual Engine, at or below 80 KIAS (No time limit) 100% Dual Engine, above 80 KIAS
(No time limit)
ROTOR LIMITS: Max. 258 RPM
Min. 232 RPM
AIRSPEED LIMITS: Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See document RFM-CH-002 “Rotorcraft Flight
Manual Restricted Category Utility Helicopter, HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:” for
variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude, and temperature.
Refer to Capitol Helicopters document no. RFM-CH-002 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Restricted Category Utility Helicopter, HH-60L Utility Transport”, Rev. NC, Dated
March 18, 2020, or later FAA approved revisions for additional limitation data.
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DATUM: 341.2 inches forward of the main rotor centroid.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs.
MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot)
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.
FUEL CAPACITY: 361.5 gallons; 2 tanks (LH & RH interchangeable).
359.7 gallons; 2 tanks (LH &RH interchangeable) (with fuel boost pumps installed).
OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine.
OTHER LIMITS: Refer to Capitol Helicopters document no. RFM-CH-002 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Restricted Category Utility Helicopter, HH-60L Utility Transport”, Rev. NC Dated March
18, 2020 or later FAA approved revisions. Flight hours are counted from takeoff to landing.
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III – MODEL: UH-60L (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved August 18, 2026.
ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-701C (Original)
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC (Alternate)
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A, Jet A-1 or Jet B.
ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-701C)
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
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-60L) 135% Single Engine (No time limit)
120% Dual Engine, at or below 80 KIAS (No time limit) 100% Dual Engine, above 80 KIAS
(No time limit)
ROTOR LIMITS: Max. 258 RPM
Min. 232 RPM
AIRSPEED LIMITS: Vne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See document RFM-CC-001 “Rotorcraft Flight
Manual for Capitol Helicopters Inc. UH-60A and UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter”
Revision A, Dated May 14, 2026, for variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude,
and temperature.
RFM-CH-001 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Capitol Helicopters Inc. UH-60A and UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter”, Rev. NC,
Dated March 18, 2020, or later FAA approved revisions.
OTHER LIMITS: Refer to RFM-CC-001 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Capitol Helicopters Inc. UH-60A and
UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter” Revision A, Dated May 14, 2026, or later FAA approved
revisions for additional limitation data.
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DATUM: 341.2 inches forward of the main rotor centroid.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs.
MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot)
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.
FUEL CAPACITY: 361.5 gallons; 2 tanks (LH & RH interchangeable).
359.7 gallons; 2 tanks (LH &RH interchangeable) (with fuel boost pumps installed).
OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine.
DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS
SERIAL NO. APPROVED: U.S. military surplus, UH-60A, UH-60L, and HH-60L Blackhawk helicopters as identified
in Capitol Helicopters’ Serial Number Approved Report Number RPT-CH-102, Rev. A
dated March 9, 2020, or later FAA approved revision.
CERTIFICATION BASIS: Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2) effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1
through 21-42 for the special purposes listed in FAR 21.25 (b)(1)(2)(7).
§ 21.25(b) (1) Agriculture Operations
§ 21.25(b) (2) Forest & Wildlife Conservation
§ 21.25(b) (7) External Loads
Note: In accordance with § 36.1(a) (4), compliance with the noise requirements was not
shown.
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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 and 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 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 published June 7, 2000 which became effective June 10, 2003.
Otherwise non-significant modifications are to meet the requirements of 14 CFR 29
airworthiness standards, transport category, Amendment 1, effective August 12, 1965
and 14 CFR part 29 § 29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment
20, effective September 11, 1980.
DATE OF APPLICATION: August 13, 2019
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:
Models UH-60A and UH-60L
“Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Capitol Helicopters Inc. UH-60A and UH-60L Black Hawk
Helicopter”, Document number RFM-CH-001, Rev. NC, Dated March 18, 2020 or later
FAA-approved revision
Model HH-60L
“Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM-
CH-002, Rev. NC, Dated March 18, 2020, 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 Capitol Helicopters Inc.
Engineering Configuration Drawing number CH-001-101, Revision NC dated
September 16, 2019, 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 Capitol Helicopters Inc. document ICA-
CH-001 “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Rev. B dated March 23, 2020, 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-CH-001. 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 comprised of
the following:
Models UH-60A and UH-60L
“Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Capitol Helicopters Inc. UH-60A and UH-60L Black Hawk
Helicopter”, Document number RFM-CH-001, Rev. NC, Dated March 18, 2020 or later
FAA-approved revision
Model HH-60L
“Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter”, Document number RFM-
CH-002, Rev. NC, Dated March 18, 2020, 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 Capitol Helicopters’
Technical Bulletins TB-CH-101, "T700-GE-701D/CC Engine Installation, Revision A
dated March 12, 2020, or later FAA-approved revision, and TB-CH-102, "T700-GE-
701D/CC Auto Relight and Transient Droop Improvement Installation, Revision A
dated March 12, 2020, or later FAA-approved revision, is approved for the helicopter
models:
UH-60A and UH-60L helicopters under this type certificate. Performance information and
limitations with T700-GE-701D/CC engines are contained in Chapter 7A of “Rotorcraft
Flight Manual for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter”, Document number RFM-CH-001, Rev.
NC, Dated March 18, 2020, or later FAA-approved revision
HH-60L helicopters under this type certificate. Performance information and
limitations with T700-GE-701D/CC engines are contained in Chapter 7 of “Rotorcraft
Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter”, Document number RFM-CH-002,
Rev. NC, Dated March 18, 2020, or later FAA-approved revision
NOTE 9: The US Army Safety Messages that must be complied with for the helicopter and engine
prior to certification are contained in Capitol Helicopters Inc. Engineering Configuration
Report document RPT-CH-100, Revision B dated March 23, 2020, or later FAA-approved
revision.
NOTE 10: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in document no:
Models UH-60A and UH-60L
“Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Capitol Helicopters Inc. UH-60A and UH-60L Black Hawk
Helicopter”, Document number RFM-CH-001, Rev. NC, Dated March 18, 2020 or later
FAA-approved revision
Model HH-60L
“Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter”, Document number RFM-
CH-002, Rev. NC, Dated March 18, 2020, or later FAA-approved revision
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).
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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 "Approved Serial Number List ", Capitol
Helicopters’ Report Number RPT-CH-102, Revision A, Dated March 9, 2020, or later
FAA approved revision.
NOTE 14: The builder's data plate must be installed in accordance with Capitol Helicopters’
Drawing CH-001-101, Rev. NC dated September 16, 2019, or later FAA approved
revisions.
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