Guide to the Robinson R44
Robinson R44 Clipper · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document serves as a comprehensive guide to the Robinson R44 helicopter, providing essential information for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It covers various aspects of the aircraft, including its description, operational procedures, limitations, and performance metrics. The guide is intended to supplement formal training and is particularly useful for those operating the R44 in the UK, where additional limitations and information from the CAA are included. The author, Graeme Cash, brings over ten years of flying experience, specifically with the Robinson R22 and R44 models, making this guide a valuable resource for understanding the operational nuances of the R44.
- The Robinson R44 has a maximum gross weight of 2500 lbs for the Raven II version.
- The helicopter is designed for four passengers and is known for its reliability and low operating costs.
- Pre-flight checks are essential and include verifying fuel and oil levels.
- Emergency procedures must be understood and practiced by all pilots operating the R44.
- Performance metrics such as climb rates and fuel consumption are critical for effective flight planning.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.pooleys.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year
- 2011
- Pages
- 7
- File size
- 1.7 MB
- Publisher
- www.pooleys.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,500
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,500
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In this document
Introduction
The introduction outlines the purpose of the guide, which is to serve as a supplementary reference to formal training for the Robinson R44 helicopter. It notes that the R44 was certified in the USA by the FAA and that additional limitations were provided by the CAA for certification in the UK.
Aircraft Description
The Robinson R44 is a four-seater, two-blade, piston engine helicopter known for its reliability and low operating costs. It has undergone several iterations since its inception, including the R44 Astro, R44 Raven, and R44 Raven II. Key specifications include a maximum gross weight of 2500 lbs for the Raven II, and various features such as hydraulic controls and options for floats.
Pre-flight Check
The pre-flight check section details the necessary steps pilots must take before flight, ensuring that the aircraft is in a safe and operational condition. This includes checking fuel levels, oil levels, and the overall condition of the helicopter.
Limitations
This section outlines the operational limitations of the Robinson R44, including weight restrictions, airspeed limits, and other critical parameters that pilots must adhere to for safe operation.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are crucial for ensuring pilot and passenger safety. This section provides guidelines on how to respond to various emergency situations that may arise during flight.
Performance
The performance section includes detailed metrics on the helicopter's capabilities, such as climb rates, range, and fuel consumption, which are essential for flight planning.
Safety notes
- Always adhere to the limitations set forth by the CAA and FAA for safe operation.
- Emergency procedures must be reviewed regularly to ensure preparedness in critical situations.
Full document text
Robinson R44 Guide Graeme Cash P I L O T A I R C R A F T G U I D E S Nothing in this syllabus supersedes any legislation, rules, regulations or procedures contained in any operational document issued by Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Joint Aviation Authorities, ICAO, the manufacturers of aircraft, engines and systems, or by the operators of aircraft throughout the world. Guide to the Robinson R44 - Graeme Cash 2011 ISBN 978-1-84336-182-4 © Copyright Pooleys™ 2011 First created by Graeme Cash – March 2009 First Edition Published August 2011 Figure 1.7 is taken from NTSB/SIR-96/03. Figure 1.19, and the charts in sections Limitations and Performance are taken from Robinson R44 Pilot's Operating Handbook RTR 061 including CAA amendments. Figures 1.3, 1.13, 1.15 and 1.38 are based on diagrams taken from the Robinson R44 Maintenance Manual. “Robinson” and “R44” are U.S. registered trademarks ® Pooleys Flight Equipment Ltd Elstree Aerodrome Elstree Hertfordshire WD6 3AW United Kingdom Telephone: +44(0)20 8953 4870 Facsimile: +44(0)20 8953 2512 Email: sales@pooleys.com Website: www.pooleys.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means and whether or not transiently or incidentally to some of the use of this publication (without the written permission of the copyright owner) except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms of a licence issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London, England W1P 0LP. Applications for the copyright owner’s written permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be addressed to the publisher. Warning: The doing of an unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution Author - Graeme Cash Graeme Cash has been flying helicopters for over ten years and currently holds a commercial pilot’s licence and flight instructors rating. Originally from Wigan, Graeme now lives in Blackpool with his wife and daughter and conducts helicopter flight training in Robinson R22s and R44s. Intentionally left blank Contents Introduction 5 Aircraft Description 6 Pre-flight Check 40 Mass & Balance 45 Starting Procedure 48 Shutdown Procedure 52 Limitations 53 Emergency Procedures 57 Performance 65 5 Introduction This guide is designed to supplement and serve as a reference to your formal training. The Robinson R44 was initially certified in USA by the FAA, in order to be certified in the UK the CAA produced additional limitations and information on the R44. The CAA limitations and information are indicated by a 1 and supplement or in the case of conflict override those in the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH). 6 Aircraft Description The Robinson R44 is a very reliable four-seater, two-blade, piston engine helicopter designed by Frank Robinson. It is a very popular helicopter due to its price and low operating costs; over three thousand have been built since 1992. The first version of the helicopter was called the R44 Astro followed by the R44 Raven and R44 Raven II. The Raven had hydraulic cyclic and collective controls as standard while the Astro had an electric cyclic trim and ground-adjustable collective trim with the option of hydraulically assisted controls. The Raven II has a fuel injected engine, the maximum gross weight increased from 2400lbs to 2500lbs, a longer main blade chord, second oil cooler, solid-state magneto start booster, rounded tip main and tail rotor blades, hydraulically assisted controls, a 28-volt electrical system and the option of air conditioning. The R44 is also available with fixed or pop-out floats and added anti-corrosion protection; it is called the R44 Clipper if based on the Astro, or the R44 Clipper II if based on the Raven II. Other versions also include an instrument trainer with a larger instrument panel, a police version with a searchlight, camera and police radio and Electronic News Gathering (ENG) version with a nose mounted camera. Helicopter Structure The body of the Robinson R44 is constructed from welded steel tubing and riveted aluminum panels. The cabin has a stainless steel firewall at the rear and a plexiglass canopy. The cabin doors are made from fibreglass and split pins on the hinges enable easy removal. The tail boom is an aluminum monocoque construction with the tail rotor control rod and drive shaft running through the centre. The R44 has both a vertical and horizontal fin at the end of the tail boom with a tailskid attached to the bottom of the vertical fin to protect the tail rotor from striking the ground. Like the frame of the R44 the landing gear is made of steel Figure 1.1 – Robinson R44 Raven
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