# TCDS R0011DE: Billings Flying Service Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Billings Flying Service Inc.
- Revision: 7
- Revised: August 28, 2023
- Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Registered aircraft: 6, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b9/4d/b94d0668a3eec1d71641dc439c99880ca0900316da43d9be6ed30f3645463383
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185713665920231117175658.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R0011DE

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- CH-47D
- T55-GA-714A

## What the data sheet says

Some pages are OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers.

```text
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
Rev. No. 5 1 1 2 1 5 5  
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
R0011DE 
Billings Flying Service, Inc. 
CH-47D 
Revision 7 
August 28, 2023 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R0011DE 
 
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R0011DE, 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: Billings Flying Service, Inc. 
 6309 Jellison Road 
 Billings, MT 59101 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record: N/A 
 
I Model CH-47D (Restricted Category Rotorcraft) Approved July 22, 2014.  (See NOTES Section) 
 
Engines (2) Honeywell T55-GA-714A 
 
Fuel ASTM-D1655 (Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B); JP-8, JP-5, JP-4,  Alternative and emergency fuels 
are listed in Operators Manual BFS-210 “CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. 3 or later FAA 
approved revision. 
  
Engine and  
Transmission Limits  
 
 
Rating 
 
 
 
Torque 
(% Q) 
 
Gas Gen. 
Speed 
(%Ng) 
Power 
Turbine 
Speed 
(%Np) 
Power 
Turbine 
Inlet 
Temp 
Dual Engine Limits     
Take-Off (10 Min.) 100% 110% 111% 899 
Military Power (30 Min.) 100% -------- -------- 854 
Normal Continuous 100% -------- -------- 816 
Maximum Transient  100% 110% 111% 943 
One Engine Limits     
One Engine Inop (10 Min.) 123% 110% 111% 899 
One Engine Inop (30 Min.) 123% -------- -------- 854 
Normal Continuous 123% -------- -------- 816 
Maximum Transient  123% 110% 111% 943 
Refer to Billings Flying Service, Inc., Rotorcraft Flight Manual no. BFS-210 “CH-47D 
Helicopter”, Rev. 3 or later FAA approved revision. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotor Speed Limits  Power Off Power On 
  
 Minimum 91% r.p.m.   91% r.p.m. 
 Maximum  108% r.p.m.   111% r.p.m.

R0011DE  Page 2 of 6
Airspeed Limits
AIRSPEED OPERATING LIMITS
PROGRAMMED LONGITUDINAL CYCLIC TRIM 100% RPM
50
40
• 30  PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FT
20
FAT - °C  10  -SEA LEVEL
D
-50
180  170  da betray
160
INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS  130
120  110  -50,000  GROSS WEIGHT
100  12,000-
90  BASIC  110 KTAS
STRUCTURAL
80  ENVELOPE
BLADE
70  -COMPRESS
LIMIT
60
-10  10  20  25
DENSITY ALTITUDE (X 1000 FT)
Figure 1
Refer to Rotorcraft Flight Manual BFS-210 "CH-47D Helicopter", Rev. 3 or
later FAA approved revision for abnormal conditions.

R0011DE  Page 3 of 6
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
ARM - INCHES
32Z00  STA
331.00
52,000
50,000
-16300
215900
Total Moment
48,000
319.00  STA  15500  336.00  STA
44800 Ib  44800 lb.
46,000  15100-
14700
44,000
14300
13900
2,000
Gross Weight
"13500
40,000  13100
12700
38,000  AFT LIMI
Fopu  ^12300
36,000  11900
10.00  *11500
- 33000 16.
34,000  11100
-10700
32,000
*10300
STA
9900  28450 b.
30,000
9500
28,000
-9100
8700
26,000
330
FUSELAGE STATION  OPD30151
Figure 2
Refer to Rotorcraft Flight Manual no. BFS-210 "CH-47D Helicopter", Rev. 3 or later FAA approved revision for
specific C.G. range and limits.

R0011DE Page 4 of 6  
 
  
Datum Station 0 (Datum is 21.5 inches forward of the forward most point of the nose section). 
 
Leveling Means Plumb bob from top of forward door opening. 
 
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 (+75), (1) copilot (+75), (1) Crewmember (+135) (See Note 11). 
 
Maximum Cargo Refer to Rotorcraft Flight Manual No. BFS-210 “CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. 3 or later 
FAA approved revision for various configurations. 
 
No. of Seats See Note 9 
 
Fuel Capacity   Left Main - 278 Gallons             Right Main - 274 Gallons 
Left Fwd Aux - 122 Gallons       Right Fwd Aux - 119 Gallons 
Left Aft Aux - 118 Gallons         Right Aft Aux - 117 Gallons 
 
 Total is 6887 lb. (1028 Gallons) Note: These are maximum capacities which include 
residual and trapped fuel.  Servicing capacities will be less.   Refer to Rotorcraft Flight 
Manual No. BFS-210 “CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. 3 or later FAA approved revision. for 
various configurations. 
 
Oil Capacity 7.5 gal. (3.75 Gallons per engine).  This is maximum capacity which includes residual 
and trapped oil.  Servicing capacities will be less.  See Note 1 for data on systems, fuel, 
and oil. 
 
Rotor Blade and For rigging information, refer to TM 1-1520-240-23 series Technical Manuals. 
Control Movements   
 
Other Limits This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the following: 
 
(1) Billings Flying Service, Inc. Report No. BFS-210, Rotorcraft Flight Manual “CH-
47D Helicopter”, Rev. 3 or later FAA approved revisions. 
(2) Billings Flying Service, Inc. Report No BFS-208, Functional Check Flight Manual 
for the BFS CH-47D Helicopter dated July 21, 2014 or later FAA accepted 
revisions. 
(3) Billings Flying Service, Inc. Report No. BFS-206, Crewmember’s Checklist dated 
July 21, 2014 or later FAA accepted revisions 
 
Serial No. Approved U.S. military surplus CH-47D helicopters as identified in Type Certificate Data Sheet 
R0011DE Approved Serial Number List, Billings Flying Service, Inc., Report Number 
BFS-204 TC01, Rev. Original dated July 24, 2014, or later FAA approved revision.   
 
Certification Basis Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2), (b)(1)(2) & (7) Rotorcraft External Load Operations & Carriage of 
Cargo – incidental to the operator’s business. 
 
Three Limitations: 
 
(1) Agricultural operations under FAR 21.25(b)(1) 
Note: In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was 
not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for 
agricultural operations excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 137.3 
Any alterations to the helicopter for Special Purposes not identified above require further 
FAA approval and in addition, may require noise and/or flight testing 
(2) Forest and Wildlife Conservation operations under FAR 21.25(b)(2)

R0011DE Page 5 of 6  
  
Note: In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was 
not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for 
dispensing firefighting materials excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 
137.3 
 
(3) External Cargo Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(7) 
Note: In accordance with FAR 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 FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 133.1(b). 
 
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.  Otherwise non-significant modifications are to meet the 
requirements of 14 CFR 29 Amendment 20, effective October 14, 1980 and 14 CFR part 
29 § 29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective 
October 14, 1980. 
    
 
Date of Application March 5, 2014  
  
 
Production basis   None.  No helicopters may be produced under this approval.  Each helicopter must pass a  
     conformity inspection in accordance with this TCDS, plus any additional special  
     instructions attached to the Request for conformity, FAA 8120-10.  In addition, a check  
     by the Type Certificate holder or its agent, of the flight characteristics in accordance with  
     applicable portions of the BFS CH-47D FCF Functional Check Flight Manual for BFS  
     Model CH-47D helicopters. 
 
 
Equipment The basic required equipment necessary for the particular special purpose operation must 
be installed for certification. Some MWOs provide installation of some types of 
firefighting equipment. 
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. The following placards must be prominently displayed in the cockpit in full view of the     
 pilots: 
 
 Placard No. 1 
 
THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 
OPERATING LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE FAA APPROVED HELICOPTER 
FLIGHT MANUAL No. BFS-210 “CH-47D HELICOPTER”, Revision. 3 or later FAA 
approved revision. 
  
 Placard No. 2 
 
 THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR PART 91.313. 
 
      
NOTE 3. The builder’s data plate required by part 45 § 45.13 must be installed in accordance with 
Billings Flying Service, Inc. Drawing BFS-001, Rev. Original dated June 20, 2014, or 
later FAA approved revisions. 
 
 
NOTE 4.  The helicopter(s) may be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in 
accordance with the requirements specified in Billings Flying Service, Inc.

R0011DE Page 6 of 6  
 
  
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report BFS-202 Rev. E later FAA accepted 
revision, or other FAA approved programs.   
 
NOTE 5.  The life-limited parts, overhaul, and retirement intervals for these helicopters are 
specified in Section IV of the Billings Flying Service, Inc. Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness Report BFS-202 Rev. E or later FAA accepted revision. A FAA 
approved/accepted copy must accompany each helicopter on delivery. Components 
that have been maintained under methods other than those prescribed in the 
Airworthiness Limitation Section IV, shall be subject to the following: The 
certification life limits for the helicopter, its engine and appliances were based on 
satisfactory service history as designed and operated by the military.  Therefore, cycle 
counting, and operational time tracking is required on certain critical components, to 
operate and maintain the aircraft to the original acceptance criteria, and maintain it’s 
safe for intended use requirement (ref BFS-207, rev A).   
  
NOTE 6. Billings Flying Service, Inc. Engineering Configuration Report BFS-201, Rev. C or later 
FAA approved revision identifies the de-configuration, addition of equipment, and U.S. 
Army airframe changes necessary for the special purpose helicopter. 
 
 
NOTE 7. A Restricted Category helicopter may not be operated in a foreign country without the 
express written approval of that country. 
 
 
NOTE 8. 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 9. The Safety of Flight Compliance Report for the helicopter contained in Billings Flying 
Service, Inc., Airworthiness & Military Safety Messages report no. BFS-205, Rev. 
Original, dated March 31, 2014, or later FAA Approved revision, must be complied with 
prior to original airworthiness certification. 
 
 
NOTE 10. 1) No person may be carried in this helicopter during flight unless that person is essential 
to the purpose of the flight. 
 2) This Helicopter is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire.  Carriage 
of internal cargo is limited to such cargo that is incidental to the helicopter 
owners/operators business, which is other than air transportation. 
 3) Carriage of hazardous material is prohibited unless compliance is shown with 
applicable regulations in Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 175. 
 
 
NOTE 11. Any Alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness (ICA’s). Changes to the Type Design by means of a Supplemental Type 
Certificate (STC) requiring ICA’s or changes to existing ICA’s must be submitted and 
reviewed by the Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group (FTW-AEG). Type Design 
Changes by means of a Field Approval that require ICA’s must have those ICA’s 
reviewed by the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) managing the Field Approval or 
the FTW-AEG 
 
NOTE 12. Non-Pilot crewmembers will be trained in accordance with the Billings Flying 
Service, Inc. Rotorcraft Flight Manual “CH-47D Helicopter” , as amended; the 
Billings Flying Service, Inc. Functional Check Flight Manual for the Billings Flying 
Service, Inc CH-47D Helicopter, as amended; and the Billings Flying Service, Inc. 
Crewmember’s Checklist as amended. 
 
END
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Billings Flying Service CH-47D](https://openairdocs.org/model/billings-flying-service-ch-47d): 6 aircraft (registry code 138160B)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (5)

- [STC SR02510SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02510SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc.
- [STC SR02599SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02599SE): Installation of a Kawak Aviation Technologies Model 41300 auxiliary hydraulic system.. Kawak Aviation Technologies, Inc.
- [STC SR01136DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01136DE): Installation of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) / Night Vision Goggles (NVG) Compatible Lighting System. Billings Flying Service
- [STC SR00788DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00788DE): Installation of  Bubble Windows on BFS CH-47D Chinook Rotorcraft for Left and Right sides of the Pilot and Co-Pilot doors respectively. Billings Flying Service Inc.
- [STC SR02598SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02598SE): Installation of a Kawak Aviation Technologies Model 41400 aerial liquid dispensing system. Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc

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