Robinson R44 Raven II — Flight Manual

This document is a Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement for the Robinson Helicopter models R44, R44II, and R66, specifically addressing the installation and use of the Airfilm AF-R44-1 Nose Utility Mount. It is intended for pilots and operators who have modified their helicopters with this utility mount system. The supplement provides critical information regarding limitations, procedures, performance impacts, and weight and balance considerations associated with the use of the utility mount. It is essential for ensuring safe operations when external payloads are attached to the helicopter, including cameras and sensors, and outlines necessary adjustments to airspeed limits and operational procedures. The document is FAA approved and must be used in conjunction with the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.

• Maximum payload weight on Nose Utility Mount: 50 lbs.
• VNE reduction of 10 KIAS for payload frontal area ≤ 0.7 ft².
• VNE reduction of 30 KIAS for payload frontal area 0.71 ft² to 1.5 ft².
• Check Nose Utility Mount security and surrounding structure for damage during preflight.
• Climb performance reduction of 75 ft/min with Nose Utility Mount installed.