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S-55BSikorsky S-55B

Sikorsky S-55B
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Year
Owner
Sikorsky
Last seen
MTOW
3,200 kg
Range
350 nm
Seats
12
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Sikorsky · S-55B
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
12
Active
12
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
S55P
S55P
3,200 kg350 nm74 kt12
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 1H4 · 32 · issued 1989-12-29

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 1H4), 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-55B are there?

12 Sikorsky S-55B are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Sikorsky S-55B?

The Sikorsky S-55B has a range of about 350 nautical miles.

How fast is the Sikorsky S-55B?

The Sikorsky S-55B cruises at around 74 knots.

What is the Sikorsky S-55B's maximum take-off weight?

The Sikorsky S-55B has a maximum take-off weight of 3,200 kg.

How many seats does the Sikorsky S-55B have?

The Sikorsky S-55B is typically configured for up to 12 occupants.

Is the Sikorsky S-55B type certified?

Yes. The Sikorsky S-55B holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.