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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R0014DE
Revision 1
Tandem Rotor, LLC
CH-47D
August 30, 2018
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R0014DE
This data sheet, which is a part of type certificate No. R0014DE, 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 Tandem Rotor, LLC
124 W. Pine Street
Missoula, MT 59802
Type Certificate Holder Record: N/A
I - Model CH-47D (Restricted Category Military Surplus Helicopter) Approved August 16, 2016
Engine Two (2) Honeywell T55-GA-714A
Fuel ASTM-D1655 JP-8, JP-5, JP-4, (Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B) (See Note 11 for Alternative and
Emergency Fuels)
Engine Operating Limits - (Normal Operation)
Rating Torque
(% Q)
Gas Gen.
Speed (%Ng)
Power
Turbine
Speed (%Np)
Power Turbine
Inlet Temp
(PTIT) oC
Dual Engine Limits
Take-Off (10 Min.) 100% 111% 111.5% 899
Military Power (30 Min.) 100% -------- -------- 854
Normal Continuous 100% -------- -------- 815
Contingency Power (Max. for not more than 2.5
minutes)
-------- -------- -------- 932
Maximum Transient (for not more than 12
seconds)
100% 111% 111.5% 943
One Engine Limits
One Engine Inop (10 Min.) 123% 111% 111.5% 899
One Engine Inop (30 Min.) 123% -------- -------- 854
Normal Continuous 123% -------- -------- 815
Contingency Power (Max. for not more than 2.5
minutes)
-------- -------- -------- 932
Maximum Transient (for not more than 12
seconds)
123% 111% 111.5% 943
Rotor Limits
Airspeed limits Vne (never exceed): 170 KIAS at Sea Level. See the appropriate Tandem Rotor, LLC, CH-
47D Rotorcraft Flight Manual per Note 5 for variations of Vne with rotor r.p.m.,
gross weight, pressure altitude and temperature.
Sideward Flight (maximum): 45 KIAS
Rearward Flight (maximum): 45 KIAS
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5
Rev. No. - - 1 - 1
Power Off Power On
Minimum 91% r.p.m 91% r.p.m
Maximum 108% r.p.m 111% r.p.m
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C.G. range Most forward C.G. Sta. +310.00
Most Aft C.G. Sta. +349.00
(+322.00) to (+331.00) at 50,000 1b.
(+319.00) to (+336.00) at 44,800 lb.
(+310.00) to (+343.0) at 33,000 lb.
(+310.00) to (+349.0) at 28,550 lb. or less
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
ARM - INCHES
STA ЗST.00
322.00
52,000
EXAMPLE
WANTED
DETERMINE IF LOADING LIMITS 50,000 - 16300_
ARE EXCEEDED
AND DETERMINE C.G. POSITION - 15900
48,000
KNOWN 319.00 15500- 336.00
GW = 43200 LBS 44800 lb 44800 lb
MOMENT/1000 46,000 15100
= 13900
_14700
METHOD 44,000
ENTER GROSS 714300
WEIGHT HERE
MOVE RIGHT TO
TOTAL MOMENT - 42,000 13900
13900. READ LOAD
WITHIN LIMITS 13500-
MOVE DOWN READ
ARM = 321.8
40,000 - 13100_
FORWARD LIMIT -12700__
38,000
12300_
36,000 11900
STA
33000 lb 310.00 "11500 343.00 STA
33000 lb.
34,000 - 11100
-10700-
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS 32,000
10300
-9900-
30,000
-9500_
28,000
-9100_
8700_
26,000
330 350
FUSELAGE STATION OPD30151
Empty weight C.G. range None
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Datum Station 0 (datum is 21.5 inches forward of the most forward point of the nose section)
Leveling means Plumb bob hook at top of main cabin door interior trim forward of Sta. 150. Plumb target
under main cabin door sill forward of Sta. 150 at BL 48.3. Plumb line from upper hook
to target.
Maximum weight 50,000 lb.
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)
2 – (1) pilot (+75), (1) copilot (+75), with embodiment of MDLTAN-300-102
(see note 14)
No. of Seats Refer to Tandem Rotor Operators Manual no. TAN-210 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for the
Tandem Rotor, LLC CH-47D Helicopter” Rev. IR, Dated October 20, 2016.
No. of Passengers None (see Note 10)
Maximum Compartment Weights Refer to the Operators Manual no. TAN-210 “Rotorcraft Flight Manual for the Tandem
Rotor, LLC CH-47D Helicopter” Rev. IR, Dated October 20, 2016.
Fuel Capacity 1028 gal. (total);
278 gal. (Left Main Tank) Sta. +317.30
274 gal. (Right Main Tank) Sta. +317.30
122 gal. (Left Fwd Aux Tank) Sta. +214.00
119 gal (Right Fwd Aux Tank) Sta. +214.00
118 gal. (Left Aft Aux Tank) Sta. +414.00
117 gal. (Right Aft Aux Tank) Sta. +414.00
Unusable fuel;
1) 4.0 gal. Sta. +316.00
2) 5.8 gal. Sta. +357.00
The full tank usable fuel weight will vary depending upon fuel specific weight. See the
appropriate Tandem Rotor, LLC, CH-47D Rotorcraft Flight Manual per Note 5.
Oil capacity 3.75 gal. per engine, Sta. +480.7
These are maximum capacities which include residual and trapped oil/fuel. Servicing
capacities will be less. See the appropriate Tandem Rotor, LLC, CH-47D Rotorcraft Flight
Manual per Note 5.
Rotor Blade and For rigging information see Note 3.
Control Movements
Serial No. Approved U.S. Military Surplus CH-47D helicopters as identified in Tandem Rotor, LLC,
Serial Number Report, Restricted Category Type Certificate, Model CH -47D Helicopter,
no. TAN-204 Rev. 0 or later FAA approved revision.
Date of Application 24-February-2016
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Certification basis Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2) for the special purpose of:
1) Agricultural § 21.25(b)(1)
2) Forest and Wildlife Conservation Operations under § 21.25(b)(2).
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.
3) Other Special-Purpose Operations under § 21.25(b)(7). Includes external load
operations for the carriage of cargo external to the fuselage.
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 carrying external loads excepted by § 36.1(a)(4) and defined
under § 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.
This aircraft approved for Day or Night VFR operations only. Flight into known icing
conditions is prohibited.
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 § 21.101. Non-significant modifications are to meet the requirements of 14 CFR
§ 29 dated February 1, 1965, including Amendments 29-1 through 29-20 and 14 CFR §
29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective October 11,
1980.
Production basis None. No helicopters may be produced under this approval. No helicopter serial number
may be added to this type certificate unless approved by the cognizant Aircraft
Certification Office.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (See
Certification Basis) must be installed in the helicopter for certification. In addition, the
appropriate Tandem Rotor, LLC, CH-47D Rotorcraft Flight Manual per Note 5 is required
with each helicopter.
NOTES
NOTE 1. A current weight and balance report including a list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight,
and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each helicopter at the time of original airworthiness
certification and at all times thereafter. The certified empty weight and corresponding C.G. locations must
include unusable fuel. Refer to the appropriate Tandem Rotor, LLC, CH-47D Rotorcraft Flight Manual per
Note 5.
NOTE 2. The following placards must be displayed in front of and in clear view of the pilots:
Placard No. 1
THIS HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING
LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL.
Placard No. 2
THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTED
CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR PART 91 § 91.313.
NOTE 3. These helicopters must be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired, and overhauled in compliance with the
documents specified in Tandem Rotor, LLC, Applicable ICA, CH-47D Helicopter, document TAN-202 Rev.
IR, Dated 5-April-2016, or later FAA approved revision or in accordance with any other FAA accepted
maintenance program. Retirement times and FAA required inspections are listed in FAA approved
Airworthiness Limitations Section III of the ICA. An FAA approved/accepted copy must accompany each
helicopter on delivery.
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NOTE 4. The builder’s data plate must be installed in accordance with Tandem Rotor, LLC, Serial Number Report,
Restricted Category Type Certificate, Model CH-47D Helicopter, document TAN-204 Rev. IR Dated
October 20, 2016. or later FAA approved revision.
NOTE 5. This helicopter must be operated in accordance with Tandem Rotor, LLC, CH-47D Rotorcraft Flight Manual
no. TAN-210 Rev. IR, Dated October 20, 2016., or later FAA approved revision.
NOTE 6. This helicopter is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire. Carriage of cargo is limited to
such cargo that is incidental to the helicopter owners/operator’s business, which is other than air
transportation.
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 of the International Civil Aviation
Organization.
NOTE 9. The U.S. Army Safety Messages for the helicopter and engine contained in Tandem Rotor, LLC,
Configuration Report, Restricted Category Type Certificate, Model CH-47D Helicopter, document TAN-
205 Rev. IR, Dated 09 -April-2016, or later FAA approved revision, must be complied with prior to original
airworthiness certification.
NOTE 10. No person may be carried in this helicopter during flight unless that person is essential to the purpose of
flight.
NOTE 11: Alternative and emergency fuels are listed in Chapter 8 of the appropriate Tandem Rotor, LLC, CH- 47D
Rotorcraft Flight Manual per Note 5.
NOTE 12: Any alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
Changes to the type design by means of a Supplemental Type Certificate requiring ICAs or changes too
existing ICAs must be submitted and received by the Fort Worth Evaluation Group (FTW-AEG). Type
design changes by means of an FAA Field Approval that require ICA’s must have those ICA’s reviewed by
the Flight Standards District Office managing the Field Approval or the FTW-AEG.
NOTE 13: No helicopter may obtain a Restricted Category Airworthiness Certificate under this type certificate unless it
is included in the “Serial No. Approved List” document no. TAN-204 Rev. IR or later approved revision.
NOTE 14: Modification Under Master Data List TAN-002 Rev. E, dated August 27, 2018, FAA approved August 30,
2018 or later FAA approved revision, reduces the required crew from 3 – (1) pilot, (1) copilot, (1)
Crewmember to 2 – (1) pilot, (1) copilot. For two crew operation, modification must be embodied and
operated in accordance with:
a) Master Drawing List TAN-300-102 Rev. IR, dated May12, 2018, FAA approved August 30, 2018 or later
FAA approved revision,
b) Rotorcraft Flight Manual for CH-47D, TAN-210 Rev. 2, dated August 7, 2018, FAA Approved, August 27,
2018, or later FAA approved revision
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