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S-51Sikorsky S-51

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
3
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
S51
S51
2,200 kg210 nm70 kt4
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H-2 · 7 · issued 1960-06-10

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS H-2), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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People also ask
How many Sikorsky S-51 are there?

3 Sikorsky S-51 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Sikorsky S-51?

The Sikorsky S-51 has a range of about 210 nautical miles.

How fast is the Sikorsky S-51?

The Sikorsky S-51 cruises at around 70 knots.

What is the Sikorsky S-51's maximum take-off weight?

The Sikorsky S-51 has a maximum take-off weight of 2,200 kg.

How many seats does the Sikorsky S-51 have?

The Sikorsky S-51 is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Sikorsky S-51?

The Sikorsky S-51 uses ICAO type designator S51.

Is the Sikorsky S-51 type certified?

Yes. The Sikorsky S-51 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.