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- Billings Flying Service Inc.
- Revision
- 1
- Revised
- August 28, 2023
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- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Rotorcraft
- Certification basis
- Part 21
- Models
- 2
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Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CH-47D | See S/N list | |
| T55-GA-714A |
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STC SR02599SEInstallation of a Kawak Aviation Technologies Model 41300 auxiliary hydraulic system.STC SR00788DEInstallation of Bubble Windows on BFS CH-47D Chinook Rotorcraft for Left and Right sides of the Pilot and Co-Pilot doors respectivelySTC SR02598SEInstallation of a Kawak Aviation Technologies Model 41400 aerial liquid dispensing system
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
R0015DE
Billings Flying Service, Inc.
CH-47D
Revision 1
August 28, 2023
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET R0015DE
This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R0015DE, 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: Billings Flying Service, Inc.
3655 AJ Way
Billings, MT 59106
Type Certificate Holder Record: N/A
I Model CH-47D (Restricted Category Rotorcraft) Approved October 14, 2022. (See NOTES Section)
Engines (2) Honeywell T55-GA-714A
Fuel ASTM-D1655 (Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B); JP-8, JP-5, JP-4, Alternative and emergency fuels
are listed in Operators Manual BFS-510 “CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. Original, dated
October 5, 2022 or later FAA approved revision.
Engine and
Transmission Limits
Rating
Torque
(% Q)
Gas Gen.
Speed
(%Ng)
Power
Turbine
Speed
(%Np)
Power
Turbine
Inlet
Temp
Dual Engine Limits
Take-Off (10 Min.) 100% 110% 111% 899
Military Power (30 Min.) 100% -------- -------- 854
Normal Continuous 100% -------- -------- 816
Maximum Transient 100% 110% 111% 943
One Engine Limits
One Engine Inop (10 Min.) 123% 110% 111% 899
One Engine Inop (30 Min.) 123% -------- -------- 854
Normal Continuous 123% -------- -------- 816
Maximum Transient 123% 110% 111% 943
Refer to Billings Flying Service, Inc., Rotorcraft Flight Manual no. BFS-510 “CH-47D
Helicopter”, Rev. Original, Dated October 5, 2022 or later FAA approved revision. or later FAA
approved revisions for additional limitation data.
Rotor Speed Limits Power Off Power On
Minimum 91% r.p.m. 91% r.p.m.
Maximum 108% r.p.m. 111% r.p.m.
Airspeed Limits
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AIRSPEED OPERATING LIMITS
PROGRAMMED LONGITUDINAL CYCLIC TRIM 100% RPM
60
50
40
20 PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FT
FAT - °C 10 -SEA LEVEL- 20,000-
-10
-z
-3
4
18
150
INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS 13 FAT - °C
12 11 GROSS WEIGHT - LBS
10 90 BASIC T10 KTAS 34,000 BELOW 30,000 AND
STRUCTURAL
80 ENVELOPE
70 -COMPRESS BLADE
LIMIT
60
• • 10 15 20 25
DENSITY ALTITUDE (X 1000 FT)
Figure 1
Refer to Rotorcraft Flight Manual BFS-510 "CH-47D Helicopter", Rev. IR, Dated October 5, 2022 or later FAA
approved revision or later FAA approved revision for abnormal conditions.
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CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
ARM - INCHES
32Z00 3ẵT.0o
52,000
50,000
-16300
-15900 Total Moment
48,000
-15500
46,000 15100
*14700
44,000
14300
*13900
42,000
Gross Weight -13500
40,000
13100
FORWARD LIMIT -12700
38,000
12300
36,000 11900-
STA
33000 Ib. 310.00 11500-
34,000 11100
10700-
32,000
10300
STA
9900 349.00
30,000 28550 lb
28,000
9100
8700
26,000
310 340
FUSELAGE STATION OPD30151
Figure 2
Refer to Rotorcraft Flight Manual no. BFS-510 "CH-47D Helicopter", Rev. IR, Dated October 5, 2022 or later FAA approved
revision or later FAA approved revision for specific C.G. range and limits.
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Datum Station 0 (Datum is 21.5 inches forward of the forward most point of the nose section).
Leveling Means Plumb bob from top of forward door opening.
Maximum Weight 50,000 lbs.
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) (See Note 11).
Maximum Cargo Refer to Rotorcraft Flight Manual No. BFS-510 “CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. Original,
Dated October 5, 2022 or later FAA approved revision or later FAA approved revision for
various configurations.
No. of Seats See Note 9
Fuel Capacity Left Main - 278 Gallons Right Main - 274 Gallons
Left Fwd Aux - 122 Gallons Right Fwd Aux - 119 Gallons
Left Aft Aux - 118 Gallons Right Aft Aux - 117 Gallons
Total is 6887 lb. (1028 Gallons) Note: These are maximum capacities which include
residual and trapped fuel. Servicing capacities will be less. Refer to Rotorcraft Flight
Manual No. BFS-510 “CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. IR, Dated October 5, 2022 or later
FAA approved revision or later FAA approved revision for various configurations.
Oil Capacity 7.5 gal. (3.75 Gallons per engine). This is maximum capacity which includes residual
and trapped oil. Servicing capacities will be less. See Note 1 for data on systems, fuel,
and oil.
Rotor Blade and For rigging information, refer to TM 1-1520-240-23 series Technical Manuals.
Control Movements
Other Limits This helicopter must be operated in accordance with the following:
(1) Billings Flying Service, Inc. Report No. BFS-510, Rotorcraft Flight Manual “CH-
47D Helicopter”, Rev. IR, Dated October 5, 2022 or later FAA approved revision or
later FAA approved revisions
(2) Billings Flying Service, Inc. Report No BFS-208, Functional Check Flight Manual
for the BFS CH-47D Helicopter dated July 21, 2014 or later FAA accepted
revisions.
(3) Billings Flying Service, Inc. Report No. BFS-206, Crewmember’s Checklist dated
July 21, 2014 or later FAA accepted revisions
Serial No. Approved U.S. military surplus CH-47D helicopters as identified in Type Certificate Data Sheet
R0015DE Approved Serial Number List, Billings Flying Service, Inc., Report Number
BFS-504, Rev. Original, dated October 14, 2022 or later FAA approved revision.
Certification Basis Part 21 § 21.25(a)(2), (b)(1)(2) & (7) Rotorcraft External Load Operations & Carriage of
Cargo – incidental to the operator’s business.
Three Limitations:
(1) Agricultural operations under FAR 21.25(b)(1)
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Note: In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was
not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for
agricultural operations excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 137.3
Any alterations to the helicopter for Special Purposes not identified above require further
FAA approval and in addition, may require noise and/or flight testing
(2) Forest and Wildlife Conservation operations under FAR 21.25(b)(2)
Note: In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was
not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for
dispensing firefighting materials excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR
137.3
(3) External Cargo Operations under FAR 21.25(b)(7)
Note: In accordance with FAR 36.1(a)(4), compliance with the noise requirements was
not shown. Therefore, aircraft certificated under this type certificate are only eligible for
external load operations excepted by FAR 36.1(a)(4) and defined under FAR 133.1(b).
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. Otherwise non-significant modifications are to meet the
requirements of 14 CFR 29 Amendment 20, effective October 14, 1980 and 14 CFR part
29 § 29.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Amendment 20, effective
October 14, 1980.
Date of Application September 21, 2022
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 BFS CH-47D FCF Functional Check Flight Manual for BFS
Model CH-47D helicopters.
Equipment The basic required equipment necessary for the particular special purpose operation must
be installed for certification. Some MWOs provide installation of some types of
firefighting equipment.
NOTES
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 FAA APPROVED HELICOPTER
FLIGHT MANUAL No. BFS-510 “CH-47D HELICOPTER”, Rev. IR, Dated October 5,
2022 or later FAA approved revision
Placard No. 2
THIS ROTORCRAFT MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RESTRICTED CATEGORY OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF 14 CFR PART 91.313.
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NOTE 3. The builder’s data plate required by part 45 § 45.13 must be installed in accordance with
Billings Flying Service, Inc. Drawing BFS47Z0001, Rev IR Original dated June 20,
2014, or later FAA approved revisions.
NOTE 4. The helicopter(s) may be serviced, maintained, inspected, repaired and overhauled in
accordance with the requirements specified in Billings Flying Service, Inc.
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report BFS-502 Rev. A dated July 19, 2023
or later FAA accepted revision, or other FAA approved programs.
NOTE 5. The life-limited parts, overhaul, and retirement intervals for these helicopters are
specified in Section IV of the Billings Flying Service, Inc. Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness Report BFS-502 Rev. A dated July 19, 2023, or later FAA accepted
revision.
A Rotorcraft Flight Manual no. BFS-510 “CH-47D Helicopter”, Rev. IR, Dated
October 5, 2022 copy must accompany each helicopter on delivery. 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, cycle counting
and operational time tracking is required on certain critical components, to operate
and maintain the aircraft to the original acceptance criteria, and maintain it’s safe for
intended use requirement (ref BFS-207, rev A).
NOTE 6. Billings Flying Service, Inc. Engineering Configuration Report BFS-501, Rev. A or later
FAA approved revision identifies the de-configuration, addition of equipment, and U.S.
Army airframe changes necessary for the special purpose helicopter.
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. The Safety of Flight Compliance Report for the helicopter contained in Billings Flying
Service, Inc., Airworthiness & Military Safety Messages report no. BFS-205, rev original
or later FAA Approved revision, must be complied with prior to original airworthiness
certification.
NOTE 10. 1) No person may be carried in this helicopter during flight unless that person is essential
to the purpose of the flight.
2) This Helicopter is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire. Carriage
of internal cargo is limited to such cargo that is incidental to the helicopter
owners/operators business, which is other than air transportation.
3) Carriage of hazardous material is prohibited unless compliance is shown with
applicable regulations in Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 175.
NOTE 11. Any Alteration to the type design of this aircraft may require Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (ICA’s). Changes to the Type Design by means of a Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) requiring ICA’s or changes to existing ICA’s must be submitted and
reviewed by the FAA Aircraft Evaluation Division (FTW-AED). Type Design Changes
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by means of a Field Approval that require ICA’s must have those ICA’s reviewed by the
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) managing the Field Approval or the FTW-AEG
NOTE 12. Non-Pilot crewmembers will be trained in accordance with the Billings Flying
Service, Inc. Rotorcraft Flight Manual “CH-47D Helicopter” no. BFS-510 “CH-
47D Helicopter”, Rev. IR, Dated October 5, 2022 or later FAA approved
revision as amended; the Billings Flying Service, Inc. Functional Check Flight
Manual BFS-208, Rev orig, dated 6/16/2014 or later FAA approved revision for
the Billings Flying Service, Inc CH-47D Helicopter, as amended; and the Billings
Flying Service, Inc. Crewmember’s Checklist BFS-206, rev orig or later FAA
approved revision.
END