# TCDS R00052SE: Timberline Helicopters Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Timberline Helicopters Inc. - Revision: 3 - Revised: January 12, 2026 - Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 29 - Registered aircraft: 4, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/48/2a/482a334635539f7439b78f7872bcf019e5fe2bbd20f52c234a222873521c88d5 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113338925420260128155717.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00052SE ## Models (5) As the data sheet lists them. - UH-60A - UH-60L - T700-GE-700 - T700-GE-701C - T700-GE-701D/CC ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R00052SE This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate (TC) No. R00052SE 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 Timberline Helicopters, Inc. HOLDER: 1926 Industrial Drive Sandpoint, ID 83864 TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER RECORD: N/A I - MODEL: UH-60A (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved February 26, 2016 ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-700 Original (2) General Electric T700-GE-701C (Alternate) (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 10 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 Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) 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 Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rev. No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 R00052SE Revision 3 Timberline Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A UH-60L January 12, 2026 Page 2 of 7 R00052SE TRANSMISSION LIMITS: TORQUE: UH-60A 110% Single Engine (No time limit) 100% Dual Engine (No time limit) ROTOR LIMITS: Power Off: Power On: Max 265 RPM (110%) Max 258 RPM (107%) Min 217 RPM (90%) Min 232 RPM (96%) AIRSPEED LIMITS: V ne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See THI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A/L” Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision for variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude, and temperature and for additional limitation 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 1-1520-237-23. MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs. *See NOTE 14 for Gross Weight Restrictions. MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot) at Sta. 227.1 NO. OF PASSENGERS None. *See NOTE 11 for in formation on personnel carrying restrictions. 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 THI 1-1520-237-10, “ Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A/L” Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision for approved seat configurations and loading information. OTHER LIMITS: Refer to THI 1-1520-237-10, “Rotorcraf t Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A/L” Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA approved revision. Flight hours are counted from takeoff to landing. Page 3 of 7 R00052SE 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 II - MODEL: UH-60L (Restricted Category Military Surplus Rotorcraft) Approved January 12, 2026 ENGINES: (2) General Electr ic 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 10 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: UH-60L 135% Single Engine (No time limit) 120% Dual Engine (No time limit) ROTOR LIMITS: Power Off: Power On: Max 265 RPM (110%) Max 258 RPM (107%) Min 217 RPM (90%) Min 232 RPM (96%) AIRSPEED LIMITS: V ne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See THI 1-1520-237-10, Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A/L” Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision for variations of Vne with gross weight, pressure altitude, and temperature and for additional limitation data. Page 4 of 7 R00052SE AIRCRAFT CG RANGE 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 le veling plate on cabin floor. Ref. Work Package contained in TM 1-1520-237-23. MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs. *See NOTE 14 for Gross Weight Restrictions. 23,500 lbs. External lift mission *See NOTE 16 for restrictions. MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot) at Sta. 227.1 NO. OF PASSENGERS None. *See NOTE 11 for in formation on personnel carrying restrictions. 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 THI 1-1520-237-10, “ Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc UH-60A/L” Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision for approved seat configurations and loading information. OTHER LIMITS: Refer to THI 1-1520-237-10, “Rotorcraf t Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A/L” Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA approved revision. Flight hours are counted from takeoff to landing. 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 Page 5 of 7 R00052SE DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS SERIAL NO. APPROVED: U.S. military surplus UH-60A/L helicopters as identified in Timberline Helicopters, Inc. report no. THI-UH60A/L-SNL-1 “Approved Serial Number List” Rev. 11 dated July 06, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision. CERTIFICATION BASIS: 14CFR Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2) effe ctive February 1, 1965, including Amendments 21-1 through 21-42 for the special purposes listed in 14CFR Part 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 14CFR § 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this Type Certificate are only eligible for external load operations excepted by 14CFR Part 36.1(a)(4) and defined in 14CFR Part 133.1(b). 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. 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 § 21.101 published June 7, 2000 which became effective June 10, 2003. Model UH-60A 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. Model UH-60L Non-Significant modifications are to meet the requirements of 14CFR § 29 airworthiness standards, transport category, Amendment 29-1 through 29-24, effective December 6, 1984. DATE OF APPLICATION: November 7, 2014 PRODUCTION BASIS: None. No helicopters may be produ ced 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 flight crew: “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc.UH-60A\L”, No. THI 1-1520-237-10 Revision 2, dated September10, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision. 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 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 Timberline Helicopters, Inc. document # THI-UH60-DPM-1 Revision 1, dated April 26, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision, or any applied technical bulletins. Page 6 of 7 R00052SE NOTE 3: The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired, and overhauled in accordance with the requirements specified in Timberline Helicopters, Inc. document no. THI-UH60A\L-ICA-1, “Model UH-60A\L Instructions for Continued Airworthiness,” Revision M, dated April 10, 2025, or later FAA-accepted revision, or in accordance with any other FAA-accepted maintenance program. The service life limited parts retirement intervals for these helicopters is specified in the FAA-approved airworthiness limitations sections of THI-UH60A\L-ICA-1. An FAA-approved/accepted copy must accompany each helicopter on delivery. General Electric (GE) Aviation Unit and T 700 Intermediate Maintenance Manual SEI 671 Change 1, dated March 1, 2014, or later FAA-accepted revision, in combination with 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 GE T700-GE-700 and T700-GE-701C & -701D/CC engines. Revisions to these 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. The service life limited parts retirement intervals for these helicopters are specified in the FAA-approved airworthiness limitations sections of THI-UH60A\L-ICA-1. An FAA- approved/accepted copy of the applicable documents must accompany each helicopter on delivery. NOTE 4: This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the Operator Manual “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Timberli ne Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A \L,” Document No. THI 1- 1520-237-10, Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, 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 T700-GE-701C and T 700-GE-701D/CC engines in accordance with Timberline Helicopters, Inc. Technical Bulletin THI-UH60A-TB-002 “T700-GE- 701D/CC Engine Installation,” Revision 1, dated October 11, 2019, or later FAA- approved revision, is approved for the model UH-60A helicopters under this type certificate. Performance information and limitations with T700-GE-701C or T700-GE- 701D/CC engines is contained in Chapter 7A of RFM THI 1-1520-237-10, Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision. NOTE 9: The US Army Safety Messages which have been complied with for the helicopter and engine prior to certification are contained in Timberline Helicopters, Inc. Model UH- 60A\L Configuration Report document no. THI-UH60A-CR-1 Rev. IR dated February 20, 2016, or later FAA accepted revision. NOTE 10: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Timberline Helicopters, Inc. UH-60A\L” document no. THI 1-1520-237-10, Revision 2, dated September 10, 2025, or later FAA-approved revision. NOTE 11: No person may be carried onboard this airc raft 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). NOTE 12: Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Changes to the type desi gn by means of a Supplemental Type Certificate requiring ICAs or changes to exis ting ICAs must be submitted and received by the Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Gr oup (FTW-AEG). Type design changes by means of an FAA field approval that requir e ICAs must have those ICAs reviewed by the Flight Standards District Office managi ng the field approval or the FTW-AEG. Page 7 of 7 R00052SE NOTE 13: No helicopter may obtain a Restricted Ca tegory Airworthiness Certificate under this type certificate unless it is included in the “Serial No. Approved” list. NOTE 14: All aircraft under this TC must be equi pped with wedge mounted pitot static probes and engine shaft stud balance (MWO 55-1520-235-50-58 or MWO 1-1520-237-50-73). Aircraft must be equipped with 14-lug wheels for ground operations in excess of 20,500 lbs. NOTE 15: The builder’s data plate must be installe d in accordance with Timberline Helicopters, Inc. THI-UH60-DPM-1, Revision 1, dated April 26, 2018, or later FAA-approved revision. NOTE 16: External lift missions above 22,000 pounds can only be flown with cargo hook loads above 8,000 pounds and up to 9,000 pounds. END ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Timberline Helicopters UH-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/timberline-helicopters-uh-60a): 4 aircraft (registry code 8780001) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (31) - [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 SR01099DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01099DE): Installation of the GPMS Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System. GPMS International Inc. - [STC SR04461CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04461CH): Installation of a Helitak FT4500 Black Hawk Fire Tank Liquid Dispensing System. Helitak USA, LLC - [STC SR04527AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04527AT): Installation of Robertson Fuel System 200 Gallon Internal Auxilliary Fuel Tank System (IAFTS. Ace Aeronautics, 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 SR02744SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02744SE): Installation of BLR FastFin System. BLR Aerosapce LLC - [STC SR00919DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00919DE): Installation of Left and Right Pulse Light. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR02584AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02584AK): Installation of Recoil Aerospace, Inc. T1000-E or T650-E Fire Suppression Tank. Recoil Aerospace Inc. - [STC SR11809SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11809SE): Installation of pilot and Co-Pilot Restraint Systems. Timberline Aerospace - [STC SR04618CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04618CH): Installation of Luma Technologies LT-4082 and LT-4106 series 82 and 106 Station Integration LED Display Panels with LT-2205 and LT-2206 series 5 and 6 Station LED Display/Reset Panels. Luma Technologies LLC - [STC SR00848DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00848DE): The installation of a bubble window as a direct replacement for the existing window in the left hand side Cockpit door. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR00922DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00922DE): Relocation and installation of Lead-Acid batteries, P/N RG24-15, in replacement of aircraft main batteries. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR00933DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00933DE): Installation of internal firefighting water tank and snorkel. Blackhawk Mission Equipment - [STC SR02698SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02698SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kits. Onboard Systems International - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SR02743SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02743SE): Installation of folding crew step and modification of fairing. Timberline Aerospace LLC - [STC SR02760LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02760LA): Installation of Aerocraft Incorporated H-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Cargo Basket. Aerocraft Inc - [STC SR02657SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02657SE): Installation of Model 370i Fire Attack System. Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SR02617SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02617SE): Installation of a Mechanical Specialties Model 909 Cargo Hook. Mechanical Specialties Inc - [STC ST02650SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02650SE): Installation of Station 34.5 Beam Modification. Timberline Aerospace LLC - [STC SR02487SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487SE): Installation of a Honeywell ASPIRE 200 SATCOM system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SR00896DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00896DE) (historical): The installation of a bubble window with view port as a direct replacement for the existing window in the left hand side Cockpit door. Blackhawk Mission Equipment --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.