TCDS R00030LA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. R00030LA This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. R00030LA, 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 Regulations (14 CFR). Type Certificate Holder Matternet, Inc. 185 E Dana Street Mountain View, CA 94041 Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rev. No. 2 2 2 2 2 2 Rev. No. 1 1 1 1 1 R00030LA Revision 2 Matternet, Inc. M2 October 17, 2023 2 R00030LA Page 2 of 6 I. Model M2 (Special Class) Approved September 7, 2022 Low Risk UA This is a low risk Unmanned Aircraft (UA) comprised of the aircraft, the removable battery, and the removable payload box. UA Configuration Rotorcraft Unmanned Aircraft Dimensions Block 1 - See Note 12 for UA without Remote ID and applicable Master Drawing List (MDL). Without propellers: 28.4 in. x 28.4 in. x 9.6 in. With propellers: 44.6 in. x 44.6 in. x 9.6 in. Block 2 - See Note 11 for UA with Remote ID and applicable MDL. Without propellers: 28.4 in. x 28.4 in. x 11.4 in. With propellers: 44.6 in. x 44.6 in. x 11.4 in. Battery 12S 15 Amp Hour (Ah) Lithium Ion Smart Battery The max voltage is 50.4 Volts (V) and the capacity is 15Ah or 756 Watt hours Battery internal temperature limits: 0°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) Motor Manufacturer: Matternet Part Number (P/N): 04-0065 Type: Permanent magnet brushless DC Number of Motors: 4 Motor Limits Max Thrust: 26.45 lbs. /axis at 48 V (4 total) Propeller Manufacturer: Matternet Propeller P/N: 02-0145 (CW), 02-0146 (CCW) Number of Blades: 2 per propeller Diameter: 22 in. Type: Fixed Pitch (7.4 degrees pitch) Propeller limits 8200 revolutions per minute Groundspeed Limits Vno Maximum cruise groundspeed: 31 knots Center of Gravity (C.G.) Range The CG calculations below were accomplished either empty or with Matternet payload box and no external equipment. Block 1 - See Note 12 for UA without Remote ID and applicable MDL. Forward Limits: 25.4 in. (for any payload up to 4.4 lbs.) Aft limits: 26.3 in. (for any payload up to 4.4 lbs.) Block 2 - See Note 11 for UA with Remote ID and applicable MDL. Forward Limits: 25.3 in. (for any payload up to 4.2 lbs.) Aft limits: 26.2 in. (for any payload up to 4.2 lbs.) R00030LA Page 3 of 6 Empty Weight C.G. Range None Datum Leveling Means Place the aircraft (with landing gear installed) on a flat level surface. Maximum Weights Max gross takeoff weight: 29.1 lbs. (13.2 kg) Empty Weight Empty weight (with battery): 24.36 lbs. +/- 0.44 lbs. (11.05 kg +/- .2 kg) See Note 12 for Block 1 UA without Remote ID and applicable MDL. Empty weight (with battery): 25.13 lbs. +/- 0.44 lbs. (11.4 kg +/- 0.2 kg) See Note 11 for Block 2 UA with Remote ID and applicable MDL. Payload Capacity Up to 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) and 244 cubic inches (4 liters), inside payload box only. See Note 12 for Block 1 UA without Remote ID and applicable MDL. Up to 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) and 244 cubic inches (4 liters), inside payload box only. See Note 11 for Block 2 UA with Remote ID and applicable MDL. Command and Control Information Cellular connectivity to Matternet Cloud for automated operations. 11.42 in. 10.30 in. R00030LA Page 4 of 6 Command and Control Frequencies 4G/LTE cellular bands B2, B4, B17 (Not Band 5, 850 MHz) Minimum Crew One UA pilot Max. Operating Altitude 400 ft. AGL (not to exceed 8,900 ft. density altitude at max weight) Min. Operating Altitude 233 ft. AGL (does not include takeoff and landing phases of flight) Flight Endurance In accordance with Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual (UFM) for specific environment. UFM-M2-2-IR, Rev. IR, dated October 10, 2023, or later FAA approved revisions (Amended TC – Block 2 – See “Serial Numbers Approved” and Note 11). UFM-M2-1-IR, Rev. IR, dated September 07, 2022, or later FAA approved revisions (TC – Block 1 - See “Serial Numbers Approved” and Note 12). Flight Limitations This UA must be operated in accordance with an FAA approved UFM. UFM-M2-2-IR, Rev. IR, dated October 10, 2023, or later FAA approved revisions (Amended TC – Block 2 – See “Serial Numbers Approved”). UFM-M2-1-IR, Rev. IR, dated September 07, 2022, or later FAA approved revisions (TC – Block 1 - See “Serial Numbers Approved”). Serial Numbers Approved M2-2022 and subsequent. Must use UFM-M2-2-IR, Rev. IR, dated October 10, 2023, or later FAA approved revisions (See Note 11 – UA with Remote ID and applicable MDL). M2-0044, M2-0046, M2-0049, M2-0052, M2-0053, M2-0054, M2- 0055, M2-0056, M2-0068, M2-0069, M2-0075, M2-0076, M2-0078, M2-0080. Must use UFM-M2-1-IR, Rev. IR, dated September 07, 2022, or later FAA approved revisions (See Note 12– UA without Remote ID and applicable MDL). Reliability Category RC-B Certification Basis 14 CFR 21.17(b). The certification basis is documented in Federal Register Notice 2022-03867. Date of Application for Type Certificate: May 21, 2018. TC Issue date: September 07, 2022. Amended TC Issue date: October 17, 2023 Production Basis Production Certificate #734NM R00030LA Page 5 of 6 Environmental Environmental compliance in accordance with the Rule of Particular Applicability (RPA) issued September 7, 2022, can be found in Docket No. FAA-2021-0710. Type Design The UA Type Design consists of the aircraft, payload box, and battery. The Matternet M2 Master Drawing List, Rev. 1, dated 12/15/2021, or later FAA approved revisions is applicable to Note 12 “Serial Numbers Approved” without Remote ID. The amended UA type design is defined by Matternet M2 Master Drawing List Block 2 Rev. 1, dated March 17, 2023, and Software Configuration Index for Matternet M2, Rev. 4, dated April 26, 2023, or later FAA approved revisions. (See Note 11 and Serial Numbers Approved” with Remote ID). Associated Elements (AE) The AE identified in Matternet M2 Block 2 AE Interface Document 26- 000024-10, Revision 2, dated April 17, 2023, was used during the amended type certification and must use UFM-M2-2-IR, Rev. IR, dated October 10, 2023, or later FAA approved revisions (See Note 11). The AE identified in Matternet AE Interface Document 26-000024-09, Revision 9, dated June 6, 2022 was used during type certification and must use UFM-M2-1-IR, Rev. IR, dated September 07, 2022, or later FAA approved revisions (See Note 12). All AE, including those identified in the AE interface document, require FAA approval for operations and must not invalidate the type certification. FAA Flight Standards may coordinate any AE changes proposed by an operator with the appropriate AIR Certificate Branch to determine any potential effects to the TC or UFM. NOTES: 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 aircraft at the time of original certification. NOTE 2 All placards required by either the FAA-approved Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual, the applicable operating rules, or the Certification Basis must be installed as specified. NOTE 3 This aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the M2 UA Maintenance Manual (UMM) or other methods approved or accepted by the FAA. R00030LA Page 6 of 6 NOTE 4 UA shall be operated under 14 CFR part 91, 107 or 135, operating requirements, as mitigated. Operations shall be conducted in accordance with authorizations, exemptions or waivers of flight regulations applicable to the operation, including but not limited to 14 CFR § 91.113, issued by the Administrator and specific to the intended operation, including geographical limitations. NOTE 5 This UA is considered a ‘Low-Risk UA’ based on its design and Concept of Operations (CONOPS); the type certificate was issued accordingly using durability and reliability testing. NOTE 6 Any change to the operating limitations must be evaluated by the FAA Aircraft Certification Service’s Certification Branch for this TC to determine whether it is a major change per § 21.93. NOTE 7 This UA 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 FAA Flight Standards will grant operating approvals based on the CONOPS and the reliability category achieved by demonstrations conducted during the UA’s type certification testing. NOTE 9 All Associated Elements must be evaluated and receive an FAA operational approval. NOTE 10 Operations of this aircraft over human beings are prohibited unless such operations are approved by the FAA. (i.e., 14 CFR 107.140) NOTE 11 UA aircraft identified are Part 89 Remote ID compliant. RID MOC: RID–ASTM–F3586–22–NOA–22–01 FCC Identifier: XPYBMD341 The Matternet M2 Master Drawing List Block 2 Rev. 1 dated March 17, 2023, or later FAA approved revisions are applicable to Block 2 – amended TC UA. NOTE 12 UA aircraft identified are not Part 89 Remote ID compliant. Operators seeking alternate remote ID compliance must be FAA evaluated and approved. The Matternet M2 Master Drawing List, Rev. 1, dated 12/15/2021, or later FAA approved revisions are applicable to Block 1 UA. END