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- Battle Phrog Aviation, LLC
- Revision
- 4
- Revised
- November 3, 2025
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- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 29
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- 1
- Registered
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R0013DE
Battle Phrog Aviation, LLC
CH-46E
Revision 4
November 3, 2025.
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R0013DE
This data sheet, which is a part of type certificate Number R0013DE, 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: Battle Phrog Aviation, LLC
32582 Mercier Road
Denham Springs, LA 70706
TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER RECORD: Sky Aviation
1444 Airport Road
Worland, WY 82401
I Model CH-46E (Restricted Category Rotorcraft) Approved July 18, 2015. (See NOTES Section)
Engine (2) General Electric T58-GE-16A
Fuel JET A, JET A-1, JET B, JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Alternative and emergency fuels are
listed in Sky Aviation Corp. SA-120 “CH-46E Rotorcraft Flight
Manual”. Revision Original, dated June 26, 2015, or later FAA
approved revisions.
Engine and
Transmission Limits
Rating Torque
(% Q)
Gas Gen.
Speed
(%Ng)
Power
Turbine
Speed
(%NP)
Power
Turbine
Inlet
Temp (T5)
Dual Engine Limits
Take-Off (5 Min.) 100% 103% 109% 835
Military Power (30 Min.) 100% ----- ----- 805
Normal Continuous 100% 103% 109% 785
Maximum Transient 114% 103% 123% 950
One Engine Limits
One Engine Inop (10 Min.) 123% 103% 109% 899
One Engine Inop (30 Min.) 123% ----- 109% 854
Normal Continuous 123% 103% 109% 816
Maximum Transient 142% 103% 123% 943
Refer to Sky Aviation Corp. SA-120, “CH-46E Rotorcraft Flight Manual”, Revision IR, dated June 26, 2015, or
later FAA approved revisions, for additional limitation data.
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Rev. No. 4 - - 1 - 3
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Rotor Limit Power off Power On
Minimum 88% r.p.m 88% r.p.m
Maximum 125% r.p.m 125% r. p.m
Airspeed Limits
INDICATED NEVER EXCEED SPEED VS DENSITY ALTITUDE (CGI INOPERATIVE) ENGINE: T58-GE-16 A ROTOR RPM: 100 PERCENT (264 N.)
16000
MAXIMUM DENSITY ALTITUDE LIMIT -
• 14000 FT
14000
12000 GROSS WEIGHT 16000 LE
10000
8000 20000 LE 19000 LB. 1700 LE
6000 23000 LB 22000 18 21000 L8
4000 24300 LE GW 24000 LE
2000 . NOTES
OBSERVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION LIMITS
• REDUCE VNE 6 KNOT FOR EACH 1% BELOW 100% NI
INDICATED AIRSPEED KNOTS
2000-
50 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
INDICATED AIRSPEED KNOTS
Figure 1
Refer to Sky Aviation Corp., SA-120 4CH-46E Rotorcraft Flight Manual', Revision IR, dated June 26, 2015, or later
FAA approved revisions for abnormal conditions.
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Weight and CG Envelope
Fuselage Stations
Figure 2
Refer to Sky Aviation Corporation SA-120 “CH-46E Rotorcraft Flight Manual”. Revision IR dated June 26, 2015,
for specific C.G range and limits.
Datum Station 0 (Datum is 28.25 inches forward of the forward most point of the nose
section)
Empty Weigh C.G. Range They current empty weight, moment/1000, and center of gravity for each
helicopter is available in the relevant maintenance records for that helicopter.
Leveling Means Plumb bob from top of forward door opening.
Maximum Weight 24,300 lbs.
Cargo Hook Limitations 10,000 pounds
Minimum Crew 2-(1) pilot, (1) co-pilot both at 82 inches from reference Datum
Maximum Cargo Refer to Sky Aviation Corporation, SA-120 “CH-46E Rotorcraft Flight
Manual”. Revision IR dated June 26, 2015, or later FAA approved revisions, for
various configurations.
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Fuel Capacity 6887 lbs. (1028 Gallons) Refer to Sky Aviation Corporation, SA-120 “CH-46E
Rotorcraft Flight Manual”, Revision Original, dated June 26, 2015, or later FAA
approved revisions, for various configurations.
Oil Capacity 7.5 Gallons (3.75 Gallons per engine)
See Note 1for data on system fuel and oil.
Rotor Blade and
Control Movements For rigging information, refer to U.S. Navy A1-H46AE-140-000 Technical
Manual, Flight Control Systems, Navy Model CH/HH-46E Helicopters.
Other Limits This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the following:
1) Sky Aviation Report Number SA-12, “CH-46E Rotorcraft Flight Manual”,
Revision Original, dated June 26, 2015, or later FAA approved revisions.
2) Sky Aviation Corporation, Report Number SA-122, Functional Check
Flight Manual for the CH-46E Helicopter, dated June 26, 2015, or later
FAA approved revisions.
3) Sky Aviation Corporation, Report Number SA-121, CH-46E
Crewmember’s Checklist, dated June 26, 2015, or later FAA accepted
revisions.
Serial Number Approved U.S military surplus CH-46E Helicopters as identified in Type Certificate Data
Sheet (TCDS) R0013DE Approved Serial Number List, Sky Aviation
Corporation, Report Number SA-105, Revision Original, dated June 26, 2015,
or later FAA approved revisions.
Certification Basis Part 21 §21.25(a)(2) and FAR 21.25(b)(1)(2)(7) Rotorcraft External Load
Operations and Carriage of Cargo – incidental to the operator’s business.
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 § xx3.1(b)
Any alteration to the aircraft for Special Purposes not identified above may
require further FAA approval and in addition, may require noise and/or flight
testing and additional Instruction Continued Airworthiness.
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 on June 7,
2000, which became effective date June 10, 2003. Otherwise, non-significant
modifications are to meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 29, Airworthiness
Standards, Transport Category, Amendment 1, effective date August 12, 1965
and 14 CFR Part 29 §29.1529, Instruction Continued Airworthiness,
Amendment 20, effective date September 11, 1980.
Date of Application October 24, 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 FAA Form 8120-10, Request for
Conformity. In addition, a check by the Type Certificate holder or its agent, of
the flight characteristics in accordance with applicable portions of the SA-122,
CH-46E FCF Functional Check Flight Manual for Sky Aviation Corporation
Model CH-46E Helicopters.
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Equipment The basic required equipment necessary for the special purpose operation must
be installed for certification.
NOTES:
NOTE 1. A current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the
certified empty weight, and loading instructions which 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 Number 1
THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPERATING LIMIATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS MANUAL AND THE RESTRICTED
CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR PART 91.313.
NOTE 2 Continued Placard Number 2.
VFR OPERATIONS ONLY
NOTE 3 The helicopter(s) must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and
overhauled in accordance with the requirements specified in Sky Aviation
Corporation Report Number SA-103, Instruction Continued Airworthiness,
Revision Original, dated June 26, 2015, or later FAA accepted revision, or
inspected in accordance with other FAA accepted inspection programs.
The Military Document Supplement for the Maintenance Manual, SA-104
defines non applicable portions of the Military Manuals.
The service life limited parts overhaul and retirement intervals for these
helicopters is specified in Sky Aviation Corporation Component Overhaul
Schedule Airworthiness Limitations Schedule Report Number SA-110, Revision
Original, dated June 25, 2015, or later FAA approved revision. A FAA
approved/accepted copy must accompany each helicopter on delivery.
Service-life-limited components may extend as defined in the appropriate
maintenance manual with approval from the Primary Maintenance Inspector.
The certification life limits for the helicopters, its engine and appliances were
asked 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 is safe for intended use requirement,
operational time tracking is required on certain critical components.
NOTE 4 Any alteration to the Type Design of this Rotorcraft may require additional
Instructions on Continued Airworthiness. These instructions must be submitted
and accepted by the FAA Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group (FTW-AEG),
and Airworthiness Limitations approved, if changed by the Certificate
Management Aircraft Certificate Office, (CMACO), prior to approval for return
to service.
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The Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Safety of Flight (SOF)
messages for the helicopter and engines contained in Sky Aviation Corporation
Report Number SA-106, Revision Original, dated June 26, 2015, or later FAA
approved revisions, must be complied with prior to original airworthiness
certification.
Sky Aviation Corporation Report SA-101, Demodifications Configuration
Report, Revision Original, dated May 2, 2015, identifies the de-configuration of
the aircraft. Addition of equipment and airframe changes necessary for the
special purpose helicopter are contained in the Service Instruction Compliance
Report SA-111.
The builder’s data plate required by 14 CFR Part 45 § 45.11 must be installed in
accordance with Sky Aviation Corporation Drawing SA-1002, Revision
Original, dated April 20, 2015, or later FAA approved revisions.
No person may be carried in this helicopter during flight unless that person
Is essential to the purpose of the flight.
A Restricted Category helicopter may not be operated in a foreign country
without the express written approval of that country.
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.
All training checking and currency requirements for pilots and crewmembers for
the designation of Sky Aviation Corporation CH-46E Restricted Category
aircraft will be accomplished in accordance with the Flight Standardization
Board (FSB) report “Sky Aviation Corporation CH-46” report, as revised. For
further information regarding this training requirement please contact the Fort
Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group.
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