# TCDS R0012DE: Blackhawk Mission Equipment - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Blackhawk Mission Equipment - Revision: 2 - Revised: July 25, 2023 - Product: Aircraft, Rotorcraft - Certification basis: Part 21 - Registered aircraft: 1, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/36/c9/36c959ffa79163c3a2d6600f17a5829335ef9ef34a1538af3fab64530026eb51 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID186298180820230726142328.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R0012DE ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - UH-60A ## 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 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 Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Revision No. 2 1 1 - - - BHI H60 Helicopters, LLC UH-60A Revision 2 July 25, 2023 R0012DE Page 2 of 6 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. Page 3 of 6 R0012DE 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. R0012DE Page 4 of 6 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. Page 5 of 6 R0012DE 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) R0012DE Page 6 of 6 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 ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Bhi H60 Helicopters BHI H60 (UH-60A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/bhi-h60-helicopters-bhi-h60-uh-60a): 1 aircraft (registry code 1166004) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (30) - [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 SR02688SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02688SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc. - [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 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 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.