TCDS R0013DE

Type certificate data sheet · Battle Phrog Aviation, LLC · Aircraft · Rotorcraft

Holder
Battle Phrog Aviation, LLC
Revision
4
Revised
November 3, 2025
Status
Current
Product
Aircraft · Rotorcraft
Certification basis
Part 21, Part 29
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1
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14 aircraft

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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 R0013DE 2 of 6 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. R0013DE 3 of 6 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. R0013DE 4 of 6 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. R0013DE 5 of 6 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. R0013DE 6 of 6 N OTE 5 N OTE 6 N OTE 7 N OTE 8 N OTE 9 N OTE 10 N OTE 11 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. -------------------------- END--------------------------