# TCDS R00029LA: Central Copters Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Central Copters Inc. - Revision: 1 - Revised: July 30, 2026 - Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 29 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d7/6d/d76d7e49f262f5053336f07eae28d650a36914a4dda2c68df30ec88460380734 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116879353420260730193402.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00029LA ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - HH-60L - UH-60L ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text Page 1 of 7 R00029LA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00029LA This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00029LA 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) CENTRAL COPTERS INC. HOLDER: 191 Aviation Ln B elgrade, MT 59714 I - M ODEL: HH-60L (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved July 5, 2022. E NGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-701C Original (2) General Electric T700-GE-701D/CC (Alternate) * See NOTE 8 for alternate engine information. F UEL: 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-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 E NGINE 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 T RANSMISSION 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) Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rev. No. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 R00029LA Revision 1 CENTRAL COPTERS INC. HH-60L UH-60L July 30, 2026 Page 2 of 7 R00029LA 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 HH-60L: Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision A, Dated May 20, 2022, 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. TM 1-1570-237-23. MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs. Refer to Central Copters Inc document no RFM-CC-001 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision A, Dated May 20, 2022, or later FAA approved revisions for weight limits with external loads. 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). At Sta. 420.75 OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine at Sta. 375.0. OTHER LIMITS: Refer to Central Copters Inc document no RFM-CC-001 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH- 60L Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision A, Dated May 20, 2022, or later FAA approved revisions. Flight hours are counted from takeoff to landing. Page 3 of 7 R00029LA II - MODEL: UH-60L (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved July 30, 2026. ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-701C 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-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-CC-002 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60L: Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated July 24, 2026, or later FAA-approved revision for variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude, and temperature and for additional data. Page 4 of 7 R00029LA 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. TM 1-1570-237-23. MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs. Refer to Central Copters Inc document no RFM-CC-002 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated July 24, 2026, or later FAA approved revisions for weight limits with external loads. 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). At Sta. 420.75 OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine at Sta. 375.0. OTHER LIMITS: Refer to Central Copters Inc document no RFM-CC-002 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH- 60L Blackhawk Helicopter”, Revision IR, Dated July 24, 2026, or later FAA approved revisions. Flight hours are counted from takeoff to landing. Page 5 of 7 R00029LA DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS SERIAL NO. APPROVED: U.S. military surplus HH-60L & UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters as identified in Central Copters Inc. Serial Number Approved Serial Number List RPT-CC-102, Rev. NC dated October 1, 2021, or later FAA-approved revision 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 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 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 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 through Amendment 29-17, and 14 CFR part 29 § 29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective September 11, 1980. DATE OF APPLICATION: September 10, 2021 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. E QUIPMENT: 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: Model HH-60L “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM-CC- 001, Rev. A, Dated May 20, 2022 or later FAA-approved revision Model UH-60L “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM-CC- 002, Revision IR, Dated July 24, 2026, 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 Central Copters Inc. Configuration Drawing number CC-001-101, Revision NC dated October 1, 2021, or later FAA-approved revision, or any applied technical bulletins. Page 6 of 7 R00029LA NOTE 3: The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in accordance with the requirements specified in Central Copters Inc. document ICA-CC-001 “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Rev. NC dated October 1, 2021, 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- CC-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/CC 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 NOTE 4: This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the Operator Manual comprised of the following: Model HH-60L “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM-CC- 001, Rev. A, Dated May 20, 2022 or later FAA-approved revision Model UH-60L “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM- CC-002, Revision IR, Dated July 24, 2026, 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 necessary to support the approved special purposes. 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: Performance information and limitations with T700-GE-701D/CC engines are contained in” Model HH-60L Chapter 7A “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM-CC-001, Rev. A, Dated May 20, 2022 or later FAA-approved revision Model UH-60L Chapter 7 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM-CC-002, Revision IR, Dated July 24, 2026, 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 Central Copters Inc. Engineering Configuration Report document RPT-CC-100, NC dated October 1, 2021, or later FAA-approved revision. Page 7 of 7 R00029LA NOTE 10: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in document no.: Model HH-60L “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for HH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM-CC- 001, Rev. A, Dated May 20, 2022 or later FAA-approved revision Model UH-60L “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter:”, Document number RFM- CC-002, Revision IR, Dated July 24, 2026, 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). 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 ", Central Copters Inc Report Number RPT-CC-102, Revision NC, dated October 1, 2021, or later FAA approved revision. NOTE 14: The builder's data plate must be installed in accordance with Central Copters Inc. Drawing CC-001-101, Revision NC dated October 1, 2021, or later FAA-approved revision. END ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## STCs approved under this data sheet (13) - [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 SR04461CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04461CH): Installation of a Helitak FT4500 Black Hawk Fire Tank Liquid Dispensing System. Helitak USA, 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 SR02764LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02764LA): Installation of lift kit. Aerocraft Incorporated - [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 SR02584AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02584AK): Installation of Recoil Aerospace, Inc. T1000-E or T650-E Fire Suppression Tank. Recoil Aerospace Inc. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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