Flying club r44 helicopter the r44 one of the most popular general aviation helicopters in the world has been modelled in extremely high detail, based on extensive research on the actual realworld aircraft. Robinson working with faa on r44 mastrocking business. Extra information has been added wherever possible and there is an added section describing the flight maneuvers for the r44 helicopter. Dec 10, 2014 in order to maintain continued airworthiness, r44 astros with manual flight controls must first be retrofitted with hydraulic flight controls in order to accommodate the new c0067 main rotor blades as terminating action for ad20142316. Up for auction is a pilots operating handbook for a robinson r44 ii helicopter. Jan 21, 2021 another flight involved picking up an r44 at the robinson factory in torrance, california. Maintenance manual r44 maintenance manual and instructions for continued airworthiness rtr 460 volume i. Flight manual in section 10 of the r44 pilots operating handbook poh, the manufacturer included the following safety tip. Dca r44 11a main rotor blades inspection and replacement applicability. Pre flight check before a flight involving external load operations perform the following procedures. To prevent failure of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of the helicopter. R44 ii pilots operating handbook and faa approved rotocraft flight manual rtr 462. Aug 24, 2011 require robinson helicopter to resolve the root cause of the mastrocking vibration in the main rotor assembly to ensure that all applicable r44 helicopters are free of excessive vibrations in all flight regimes, as required by 14 code of federal regulations section 27.
However it will give you the necessary technical information to conduct your flight safely. This manual is a guide to assist the instructors and students to safely and efficiently conduct flight training at star helicopters, and meets all of the 14 cfr part 141 and cfr part 61 rotorcraft helicopter training course outline safety procedures and practices requirements. As youve read in my second flight impression section first impression with robinson r66, i knew a bit what to expect due to my experience with the r44, it was much easier to fly a helicopter. Jan 14, 2019 robinson r44 helicopters are death traps, right up there with mitsubishi mu2s and cirrus sr22s at least thats according to a lot of articles you read online. Helicopter components, sections, and systems pdf, 14. R44 raven i flight manual post by queestce thu jan 12 2012, 07. R44 helicopter models covered by the type certificate no. This is the biggest overall score increase in the survey.
Ground procedures and flight preparations pdf, 9 mb. Hpr44 iii spray system for the robinson r44 series helicopter, installation manual pm001hpr44iii25008, revision 7, dated may 2, 2017. Rotorcraft flight manual federal aviation administration. R44 rotorcraft flight manual supplement unsigned version. While in flight the rpm limit is 2700rpm, but you can go as high as 2900rpm without maintenance inspections. This service information specifies unpacking, installation, and system function test procedures. The robinson r44 is a fourseat light helicopter produced by robinson helicopter company since 1992.
And faa approved rotor craft flight manual rtr 463 the r44 cadet is faa approved in normal category based on 14 cfr parts 21 and 27. Ntsb issues safety recommendation for r44 mastrocking. A rescue helicopter dispatched to the accident scene reportedly had to return to base due to low visibility and rain in. Death rate fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours. The r44 s aerodynamic fuselage optimizes airspeed and fuel economy. With recent ad, clock running out on r44 astro fleet rotorcorp. Helicopter flight controls helicopter training videos.
Faa approved october 3, 2002 robinson helicopter company on. The fuselage is completely different, however, but it does feature the same design characteristics as the r44. Robinson r44 helicopter maintenance manual section title introduction chapter 1 general chapter 2 inspection chapter 3 lifelimted components chapter 4 airframe chapter 5 landing gear chapter 6 powerplant chapter 7 drive train chapter 8 flight controls chapter 9 rotor systems chapter 10 rigging, track and balance chapter 11 heating and ventilation chapter 12 fuel system. This includes the suspension assembly, stowed manual release cable, and all cargo hook related equipment in the cockpit. Our head designer is chris, a commercial helicopter pilot currently flying the as350. R44 helicopter manufacturers forum vertical reference. Whether you are a student pilot studying to get a license or a qualified pilot learning to fly the robinson r44 helicopter, this is the book you need. The helicopter has the capacity for one or two pilots and two to three passengers.
This book will not teach you how to fly the aircraft. R44 raven ii flight manual, poh for enthusiast purposes only, always refer to the uptodate manual in the aircraft. Immersive media camera mount for bell 206 and robinson r44. Produced since 1992, the robinson r44 is a fourplace, piston helicopter. The truth about going from flying airplanes to helicopters. Visually, the main difference to differentiate the r66 from the r44 other than maybe an r66 decal on the side is the screened air intake at. Its also a new world for those who have never flown helicopters. The saddle style bag for the r44 is a two sided system that hangs conveniently over the center bar of the 44 between the seats.
Manual to preserve them and make them easier to read cddvd in pdf format. While the pilot may override the r66 helisas at any time with manual cyclic inputs, the attitude stabilisation and force feel features enhance handling characteristics to allow the pilot to easily transition from helisas to manual flight. Leonardo takes 1st place in all categories, and earns its biggest improvement in cost of parts with a score of. From a distance, the robinson r66 helicopter may fool some into thinking its an r44. R44 transition training we offer a twoday robinson r44 transition training course for pilots with r22 time and a threeday course for hightime pilots with no robinson experience.
And faa approved rotorcraft flight manual rtr 463 robinson r44. Rotorcraft flight manual supplements rfms always check the enstrom optional equipment supplement publications status sheet found on the technical support homepage to verify you are using the latest revision of the rfms. Discover the advantages of this new generation of r66 equipment at a heli air base close to you. The manual also comes with a descriptive tutorial to enable you to take flight as quickly as possible. Helisas and autopilot for robinson r66 and r44 helicopters. An robinson r44 helicopter going from osasco to sao lourenco da serra in the sao paulo region in crashed 2km away from the destination. R44 pilots operating handbook robinson helicopter company.
Flight manual robinson helicopter company r44 rotorcraft flight manual, rtr 461, dated 10 december 1992, with revisions through 20 april 2007, or later. The way sfar 73 is organized and worded is not as clear as it could be. It was first flown on 31 march 1990 and received faa certification in december 1992, with the first delivery in february 1993 the r44 has been the worlds bestselling general aviation ga. Check all mounting fasteners to ensure that they are tight. R44 raven ii flight manual, poh for enthusiast purposes only, always refer to the uptodate manual. R44 ii pilots operating handbook and faa approved rotor craft flight manual rtr 462 the r44 ii is faa approved in normal category based on far 27 and far 21. Oct 04, 2011 robinson helicopter ceo kurt robinson said the company has been working with the faa for some time to address concerns about mastrocking or chugging on its r44 helicopters.
Photos and diagrams show the location of difficult to find parts. A change in the sound or vibration of the helicopter may indicate an impending failure of a critical component. It is powered by lycoming io540 fuel injected engine and it cruises at 110 knots and can fly 300 nautical miles and up to. Faa approved october 3, 2002 paperback january 1, 2002 by robinson helicopter company author see all formats and editions. Robinson r44 rfm supplement faa approved kinds of operation limitations the helicopter may also be operated with the fixed provisions portion of the kit installed only. He managed not only to make his dream come true, but also to achieve unprecedented success, launching into the sky, probably the most popular helicopters in the world today. Stabilized levelflight speed at maximum continuous power. R44 series helicopters, sn 0002 through to 0486 fitted with main rotor blades pn c0161.
Take a close look and flight in robinson aircraft companies popular r44 raven. Sorry for the long wait, it took me a while to produce this onea few weeks ago i had my very first helicopter flight training it was awesome. Easa operational suitability data osd flight crew data. The robinson r44 led all major models with the highest fatal accident rate from 2006 to 2016. R44 ii pilots operating handbook and faa approved rotocraft. A rescue helicopter dispatched to the accident scene reportedly had to return to base due to low visibility and rain in the region. Mar 11, 2021 the video below is an introduction to helicopter flight controls, demonstrated in a robinson r22 helicopter, covering the collective, cyclic, and antitorque pedals. The helicopter flight manual poh should list any limitations and the action taken if they are exceeded. Unfortunately, vsls version tops out at 110kts no matter what weight.
A training manual for helicopter pilots toal, john isbn. The r44 is a lightweight, versatile, pistonpowered four seat helicopter that is renowned for its. In the simulation itself is a checklist for normal operations and this also outlines the operational limitations of the r44 within flight simulator. Robinson technical publications are the property of robinson helicopter company, inc. Based on the companys twoseat robinson r22, the r44 features hydraulically assisted flight controls. Helisas is available in two configurations to address a variety of r44 mission requirements. The helicopter s operator is responsible for maintaining this manual in a current status in accordance with the list of current pages. Resources faa helicopter flying handbook chapter 3 helicopter flight controls. This package includes the skidequipped r44 raven ii, and the fixed utility and emergency float equipped r44 clipper ii. If possible, maintain ground contact until hook up is completed.
Robinson r44 ii pilots operating handbook robinson helicopter co. Ultimate pilots operating handbook robinson r44 bastian jakob. Robinson helicopter r44 ii pilots operating handbook 2002. Robinson helicopter is an amazing company, one of a kind as it was founded and developed under the leadership of one person.
Rotorcraft flight manuals enstrom helicopter corporation. Since the modeled r44 is as real as it gets in respect to the real flight dynamics, its not just step in. Helicopter flying handbook federal aviation administration. The rfm is a regulatory document in terms of the maneuvers, procedures, and operating. The robinson r44 raven ii is a high performing, fourseat aircraft. Preliminary report released on cause of fatal helicopter. The r44 features hydraulically assisted flight controls. The bit bag solves the in flight storage problem for the robinson r44 and r22 helicopters. Robinson r44 raven ii aircraft for sale 62 listings. R44 ii pilots operating handbook and faa approved rotocraft flight manual rtr. The r44 has a lot of inertia by comparison and students quickly became overwhelmed in the circuit. Currently, robinson helicopter company requires that hydraulic retrofit procedures for r44 astros be. I remember doing a test flight in a brand new raven ii once and with two of us on board and about 30 mins of fuel, i had to keep reeling it in from going through the kt vne.
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