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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R0012DE
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET
R0012DE
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R0012DE 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) Blackhawk Mission Equipment
HOLDER: 4125 West Wright Street
Boise, ID 83705
Previous Address: BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC
320 Main Street, Suite 200
Carbondale, CO 81623
Previous address: 375 CR 352, Building 3060
Rifle, CO 81650
MODEL NUMBER: BHI H60 (UH-60A - Restricted Category Rotorcraft) Approved April 20, 2015.
ENGINES: (2) General Electric T700-GE-700 Original
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701C Alternate
(2) General Electric T700-GE-701D Alternate
FUEL: Aviation Kerosene JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A, Jet A-1 or Jet B.
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 Cont. Power 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
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BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC
UH-60A
Revision 2
July 25, 2023
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ENGINE LIMITS: (T700-GE-
701D)
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-60A) 110% Single Engine (No time limit)
100% Dual Engine (No time limit)
(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: Power Off : Maximum 110%
M i n i m u m 9 0 %
Power On Maximum 107%
M i n i m u m 9 1 %
AIRSPEED LIMITS: V ne Power on: 193 knots IAS, (221 MPH). See document BHI-210 “BHI H60
Helicopters, LLC Operator Manual) for variation of V ne with gross weight, pressure
altitude and temperature.
Refer to document no. BHI-210, “BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC Operator Manual”,
Revision IR, Dated January 26, 2015 or later FAA approved revisions for additional
limitation data.
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EMPTY WEIGHT C. G. RANGE: None
DATUM: 341.2 inches forward of the main rotor centroid.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 22,000 lbs.
MINIMUM CREW: 2 (pilot, copilot) location at ai rcraft station 227.1 for both pilot and co-pilot
NUMBER OF SEATS: OEM establishe d locations: 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. Ref. note 11 for applicability
MAX COMPARTMENT WEIGHT: Compartment C Compartment D Compartment E
Sta 247 to Sta 288 Sta 288 to Sta 343 Sta 343 to Sta 398
6460 lbs. 8370 lbs. 8370 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY: 361.5 gallons gravity; 2 tanks (LH & RH interchangeable) STA. 420.75
359.7 gallons; 2 tanks (LH &RH interchangeable) (with fuel boost pumps installed) STA.
420.75
356.0 gallons closed circuit; 2 tanks (LH & RH interchangeable) STA. 420.75
OIL CAPACITY: 7 quarts each engine STA. 375.0
OTHER LIMITS: None
SERIAL NO. APPROVED: U.S. military surplus UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter as identified in BHI H60
Helicopters, LLC Serial Number Approved Report Number BHI-204, Revision IR, dated
April 20, 2015, or later FAA approved revision.
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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
This aircraft is certified for Day-Night VFR only.
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.
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: December 4, 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 Maintenance Test Flight manual BHI-2 08, Dated September
25, 2009 or later approved revision for model BHI H60 (UH-60A) helicopters.
EQUIPMENT: The basic required equipment necessary for the particular special purpose operation must
be installed for certification.
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 APPROVED HELICOPTER
OPERATIONS MANUAL.
Placard No. 2
THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR PART 91.313.
Placard No. 3
EXTERNAL LOADS OPERATIONS: Vne WILL BE DETERMINED FOR EACH
PROPOSED EXTERNAL LOAD APPLICATION.
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NOTE 3: The builder’s data plate re quired by part 45 § 45.13 must be installed in accordance with
BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC Drawing BHI-001, Revision A, dated March 18, 2015, or
later FAA approved revisions.
NOTE 4: The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in
accordance with the requirements specified in BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC document
no. BHI-202 “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Revision IR dated January
14, 2015 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 BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC document
no. BHI-202 “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Revision IR dated January
14, 2015. A FAA approved/accepted copy must accompany each helicopter on
delivery.
NOTE 5: This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the Operator Manual comprised of
the following:
(1) BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC approved document no. BHI-210 “BHI H60 Helicopters,
LLC Operator Manual”, Revision IR, Dated January 26, 2015 or later FAA approved
revisions.
NOTE 6: Prior to obtaining an original Airworthiness Certificate:
A. Each helicopter must pass a conformity inspection in accordance with BHI H60
Helicopters, LLC document no. BHI-201 “Engineering Configuration”, Revision
IR, dated February 11, 2015 or later FAA approved revision. The Engineering
Configuration Report identifies the U.S. Army airframe changes, and special
purpose modifications accomplished on that particular helicopter.
B. Each helicopter must pass an inspection for any possible hidden damage and the
Military records reviewed for acceptability of any repairs or alterations.
C. The maintenance, overhaul, and modification records of each helicopter must be
reviewed for military changes that may affect the airworthiness of the helicopter.
Modifications and changes of equipment that affect the safety or performance of the
helicopter must be approved by the Federal Aviation administration.
D. After the required inspections, the aircraft must be found to be in a good state of
preservation, repair, and in a condition for safe operation.
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: Military to Civil or Military to Military engine changes are allowed provided the
replacement engine is conformed to BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC document no. BHI-202
“Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Revision IR, dated January 14, 2015 or later
approved FAA revision. The military or civil replacement engine must have proper
military or civil records and have the applicable FAA Airworthiness Inspection
accomplished and is in an airworthy condition.
NOTE 10: The Safety of Flight Compliance Re port for the helicopter contained in BHI H60
Helicopters, LLC, document no. BHI-205 “Airworthiness & Military Safety Messages”,
Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015, or later FAA Approved revision, must be complied
with prior to original airworthiness certification.
NOTE 11: No person may be carried in this helicopter during flight per 14 CFR Part 91.313
(d)(1)(2)(3)(4)
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NOTE 12: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in document no. BHI-210 “BHI H60
Helicopters, LLC Operator Manual”, Revision IR, Dated January 26, 2015 or later FAA
approved revision.
NOTE 13: Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. These instructions must be submitted and accepted by the Administrator,
prior to approval for return to service.
NOTE 14: 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, to
operate and maintain the aircraft to the original acceptance criteria, and maintain it’s safe
for intended use requirement, cycle counting and operational time tracking is required on
certain critical components. Ref. BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC document no. BHI-202,
“Instructions for Continued Airworthiness” Revision IR, dated January 14, 2015, or later FAA
approved revisions.
END