Side Video Gimbal Installation Manual

alteration to the basic aircraft and a limited number of tools. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 6 SIDE VIDEO GIMBAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Install on Left (shown) or Right side of helicopter. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 7 At the forward skid gear remove the forward skid gear cover. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 8 Install both Front and both Rear skid gear clamps. Note: Leave bolts loose so clamps can be shifted into position when attaching the Lateral Support Tubes. IMPORTANT: After all support tubes are attached, tighten all bolts and nuts. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 9 Attach both fore-to-aft Support Tubes to both front Skid Gear Clamps and secure with 7/16” Pins and safety-clips. Attach both fore-to-aft Support Tubes to both rear Skid Gear Clamps and secure with 7/16” Pins and safety-clips. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 10 Install both lateral support tubes and secure with 7/16” Pins and safety-clips. IMPORTANT: Now tighten all skid-gear clamp bolts and nuts. Note: Lateral Tubes FACE IN toward each other. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 11 Install the two (2) diagonal tie-rods to the Lateral Support Tubes and secure with 3/8” PIP-pins. Attach the Video Gimbal (with suspension) to the vertical channels at the ends of the Lateral Support Tubes and secure with four (4) 3/8” PIP-pins. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 12 Connect the two (2) diagonal tie-rods from lateral support tubes to the Video Gimbal Suspension “circled” and secure with 3/8” Pip Pins. “Arrows” refer to: Pip pins used to fasten Video Gimbal (Last picture, previous page) Route all power cables from Video Gimbal in to cabin and secure to Lateral Support Tubes (using tape or tie-wraps). -VIDEO GIMBAL assembly complete- Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 13 Fasten the FSI Camera Body Unit to a rear seat cushion with a seat belt. (Typically on the same side of the Video Gimbal) Video Gimbal Operator is typically seated in the front left seat, or may sit in rear (left / right). Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 14 Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 15 Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 16 Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 17 WEIGHT & BALANCE DATA AND EQUIPMENT LIST Weight x Arm = Moment 6/23/98 AIRCRAFT MODEL REGISTRATIONAIRCRAFT S/N PILOT SAMPLE SHEET R 44 N/A LONGITUDINAL LATERAL ITEM: WEIGHT ARM MOMENT ARM MOMENT TYLER UNIVERSAL SIDE MOUNT AIRCRAFT EMPTY WEIGHT & C.G. 1448.95 107.6 155907.02 0.6 869.37 R 44 UNIVERSAL SIDE MT. BALL rt (UM2-95#/RS-35#) 0 96.6 0 44.2 0 R 44 UNIVERSAL SIDE BALL left 95 96.6 9177 -42.4 -4028 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (longit.) 30 30 96.6 2898 -42.4 -1272 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (longit.) 30 0 96.6 0 44.2 0 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (lateral) 10 10 0 0 -42.4 -424 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (lateral) 10 0 0 0 44.2 0 SUBTOTAL: 1583.95 106.0526 167982.02 -2.7972 -4430.63 PILOT (A+) FORWARD RIGHT 170 49.5 8415 12.2 2074 CO-PILOT/OPERATOR (A-) FORWARD LEFT 170 49.5 8415 -10.4 -1768 UNIVERSAL SIDE OPERATOR RIGHT REAR 0 79.5 0 12.2 0 UNIVERSAL SIDE OPERATOR LEFT REAR 0 79.5 0 -12.2 0 POWER CONSOLE RT. SEAT REAR 28# 28 79.5 2226 12.2 341.6 POWER SUPPLY LF. SEAT REAR 55# 55 79.5 4372.5 -12.2 -671 REAR BAGGAGE LBS (50# MAX.) 0 79.5 0 0 0 main FUEL (30.6 usable GAL. MAX.) X 6.0 (FOR. 1) GAL. 30.6 183.6 106 19461.6 -13.5 -2478.6 aux FUEL 18.3 usuable GAL. MAX.) X 6.0 (FOR. 1) GAL. 18.3 109.8 102 11199.6 13 1427.4 R 44 tailboom wt. Bulkhead 4 40# 0 220.5 0 0 0 R 44tailboom wt. Bulkhead 5 40# 0 244.5 0 0 0 EQUIPMENT SUBTOTAL: 716.4 54089.7 -1074.6 TOTAL AIRCRAFT WEIGHT: 2300.35 96.538 222071.72 -2.393 -5505.23 AIRCRAFT MAX GROSS WEIGHT: 2400 NEW USEFUL LOAD: 99.65 AIRCRAFT RIGGED WEIGHT 2300.35 NEW CENTER OF GRAVITY (LONGITUDINAL) 96.538 NEW CENTER OF GRAVITY (LATERAL) -2.393 LONGITUDINAL C.G. LIMITS: LATERAL C.G. -2.393214 FOR. & REAR LIMITS LATERAL C.G. LIMITS (92.0-100.2 @ 2200 lb) ( + 3.0/ -3.0 ) ( 93.0-98.0 @ 2400 lb ) Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 18 WEIGHT & BALANCE DATA AND EQUIPMENT LIST Weight x Arm = Moment AIRCRAFT REGIS- AIRCRAFT 4/16/07 MODEL TRATION S/N PILOT SAMPLE SHEET R 44 weights = kilos & measurements = centimeters LONGITUDINAL LATERAL ITEM: WEIGHT (kg) ARM (cm) MOMENT ARM (cm) MOMENT TYLER UNIVERSAL SIDE MOUNT AIRCRAFT EMPTY WEIGHT & C.G. 657.24 2733.04 1796263.21 15.24 10016.338 R 44 UNIVERSAL SIDE MT. BALL rt (UM2-43.09#/RS-15.88#) 0 2540 0 1122.68 0 R 44 UNIVERSAL SIDE BALL left 43.09 2540 109448.6 -1076.96 -46406.21 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (longit.) 13.61 18.14 2540 46075.6 -1076.96 -19536.05 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (longit.) 13.61 0 2540 0 1122.68 0 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (lateral) 4.54 4.54 2540 11531.6 -1122.68 -5096.9672 R 44 UNIVERSAL BALL FRAMEWORK (lateral) 4.54 0 0 0 1122.68 0 SUBTOTAL: 723.01 2699.53 1951787.41 -77.3515 -55925.92 PILOT (A+) FORWARD RIGHT 77.11 49.5 3816.945 309.88 23894.85 CO-PILOT/OPERATOR (A-) FORWARD LEFT 77.11 49.5 3816.945 264.16 20369.38 UNIVERSAL SIDE OPERATOR RIGHT REAR 0 79.5 0 309.88 0 UNIVERSAL SIDE OPERATOR LEFT REAR 0 79.5 0 -309.88 0 POWER CONSOLE RT. SEAT REAR 12.70 (kg) 12.7 79.5 1009.65 309.88 3935.48 POWER SUPPLY LF. SEAT REAR 24.95 (kg) 24.95 79.5 1983.525 -309.88 -7731.51 REAR BAGGAGE LBS (22.68 kilo MAX.) 0 79.5 0 0 0 main FUEL (115.85 usable Ltr. MAX.) X 3.785 (FOR. 1) ltr. 35 132.475 106 14042.35 -342.9 -45425.68 aux FUEL 69.27 usuable ltr. MAX.) X 3.785 (FOR. 1) ltr. 10 37.85 102 3860.7 330.2 12498.07 R 44 tailboom wt. Bulkhead 4 18.14 kg 0 220.5 0 0 0 R 44 tailboom wt. Bulkhead 5 18.14 kg 0 244.5 0 0 0 EQUIPMENT SUBTOTAL: 362.195 28530.115 7540.59 TOTAL AIRCRAFT WEIGHT: 1085.21 1824.83 1980317.52 -44.59 -48385.34 AIRCRAFT MAX GROSS WEIGHT (kg): 1088.63 NEW USEFUL LOAD (kg): 3.425 AIRCRAFT RIGGED WEIGHT (kg): 1085.21 NEW CENTER OF GRAVITY ~ LONGITUDINAL (cm): 1824.83 NEW CENTER OF GRAVITY ~ LATERAL (cm): -44.59 LONGITUDINAL C.G. LIMITS: LATERAL C.G. -44.59 FOR. & REAR LIMITS LATERAL C.G. LIMITS (2336.80-2545.08 cm @ 997.91 kg) ( + 76.20/ -76.20 cm) (23.62.20-2489.20 cm @ 1088.63 kg) Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 19 Appendix A Procedure to Add an Unapproved Camera/Sensor Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 20 TABLE OF CONTENT 1 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................. 22 2 SENSOR/ CAMERA/ PAYLOAD........................................................................................................................ 24 2.1 MAKE & MODEL ________________________________.......................................................................... 24 3 TEST TEAM ............................................................................................................................................................ 24 3.1 PILOT/S .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 3.2 MECHANIC AND/OR ENGINEER AND/OR CAMERA OPERATOR ........................................................................ 24 4 TEST AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION AND LOCATION ........................................................................... 24 4.1 AIRCRAFT MODEL, REGISTRATION & SERIAL NUMBER ................................................................................. 24 4.2 TEST CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 24 4.3 TEST LOCATION ................................................................................................................................................ 24 5 TEST CONDITIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 25 6 FLIGHT TEST ........................................................................................................................................................ 25 6.1 OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 6.2 FAR § 27.51 TAKEOFF ..................................................................................................................................... 25 6.2.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 25 6.2.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 25 6.2.3 Findings...................................................................................................................................................... 26 6.3 FAR § 27.71 GLIDE PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................................ 26 6.3.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 26 6.3.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 26 6.3.3 Findings...................................................................................................................................................... 26 6.4 FAR § 27.143 CONTROLLABILITY AND MANEUVERABILITY ......................................................................... 26 6.4.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 26 6.4.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 27 6.4.3 Findings...................................................................................................................................................... 27 6.5 FAR § 27.171 STABILITY: GENERAL .............................................................................................................. 27 6.5.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 27 6.5.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 28 6.5.3 Findings...................................................................................................................................................... 28 6.6 FAR § 27.251 VIBRATION................................................................................................................................ 28 6.6.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 28 6.6.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 28 6.6.3 Findings...................................................................................................................................................... 28 6.7 FAR § 27.773 PILOT COMPARTMENT VIEW.................................................................................................... 28 6.7.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 28 6.7.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 28 6.8 FAR § 27.787 CARGO & BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT ..................................................................................... 29 6.8.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 29 6.8.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 29 6.8.3 Findings...................................................................................................................................................... 29 6.9 FAR § 27.1301 FUNCTION AND INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 29 6.9.1 Applicable Regulation ............................................................................................................................... 29 6.9.2 Method of Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 30 6.9.3 Findings...................................................................................................................................................... 30 7 SIGNATURES ......................................................................................................................................................... 31 Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 21 8 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 22 1 Overview This Appendix provides the requirements necessary to qualify additional sensor / camera / light payloads not listed in the front of this manual. It may also be used as a check list for previously approved sensor /cameras / light payloads if desired. The STC flight testing was conducted and the STC approved with the largest and heaviest payload expected for use with this mount. The specific sensor/cameras/light not listed in the installation manual of equal or lesser than the limit case are accepted with this follow-on test plan. For helicopters registered in the U.S. or other countries recognizing FAA certification: Once the testing is completed by the Integrator/Operator and the flight test conducted by the Pilot/Operator and the FAA (certified) mechanic the sensor/camera/light payload can be added to the accepted list in this manual. The report contained herein must be completed and signed prior to the “return to service” for any sensor/camera/light payload. The flight will be conducted as an “Operational Check Flight”. Operational check flights do not require a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category. The term “operational check flight” (14 CFR § 91.407(b)) includes flight tests performed to check installation and/or operation of an approved STC, amended TC, or any other FAA-approved data after installation and return to service. Operational check flights are performed under the current airworthiness certificate. The purpose of this test is to ensure the approved modification and/or alteration functions properly and does not adversely affect aircraft operation. For helicopters registered in an EU-member state: The specific sensor/camera/light to be added to the STC has to be introduced by a Minor Change with an EASA accepted certification program. Once the testing is completed by the Integrator/Operator and the flight test conducted by the Pilot/Operator and EASA Engineer and the Minor Change is approved the sensor/camera/light, can be added to the accepted list in this manual. The report contained herein must be completed and signed prior to the “return to service” for sensor/camera/light. The flights have to be conducted with a “Permit to Fly”. The purpose of this test is to ensure the approved modification and/or alteration functions properly and does not adversely affect aircraft operation. For all helicopters: Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 23 The installation is assumed to have a self-contained power supply or connected to the aircraft through a previously approved electrical connection. If modification to the ship’s system is necessary to support this installation, additional minor modifications with appropriate approval is necessary. All systems are to be operational and an image viewable by one of the crew displayed in the cockpit/cabin. The pilot is not expected to make this evaluation and should direct his/her attention to flying the aircraft. Pictures of the installation and location of the power and controller as used in the test will provide additional documentation for the record. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 24 2 Sensor/ Camera/ payload 2.1 Make & Model ________________________________ 3 Test Team 3.1 Pilot/s _________________________________ ________________________________ Print Name 3.2 Mechanic and/or Engineer and/or Camera Operator _______________________________ _____________________________ Print Name 4 Test Aircraft Configuration and Location 4.1 Aircraft Model, Registration & Serial Number ________________ _______________________ _______________________ Model Registration Number Serial Number 4.2 Test Configurations Empty weight with appropriate fuel and camera system installed Takeoff Gross weight with crew Configuration Gross Weight Longitudinal CG Lateral CG Empty Wt Takeoff Wt 4.3 Test Location _________________________________ Airport or Test Site Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 25 5 Test Conditions Date: ___________________ Weather: Ceiling ______________ Visibility ______________ Winds ________________ Altimeter ___________ Field Elevation _____________ Flight Time: Engine Start _______________ Shut Down ______________ Flt Time ______ 6 Flight Test 6.1 Overview Applicable regulations demonstrated for compliance are indicated with the following symbol . The testing required for the compliance findings of this installation will be made by as a subject/qualitative evaluation.. Although the most critical CG is considered to be at the aft limit for most tests this configuration is mounted forward of the mast should not approach the aft limits. This also depends on crew loading. The test team conducts the following tests and evaluations and mark initial the box at the end of each section if the configuration successfully passes the requirements. 6.2 FAR § 27.51 Takeoff 6.2.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION (a) The takeoff, with takeoff power and rpm, and with the extreme forward center of gravity - (1) May not require exceptional piloting skill or exceptionally favorable conditions; and (2) Must be made in such a manner that a landing can be made safely at any point along the flight path if an engine fails. (b) Paragraph (a) of this section must be met throughout the ranges of - (1) Altitude, from standard sea level conditions to the maximum altitude capability of the rotorcraft, or 7,000 feet, whichever is less; and (2) Weight, from the maximum weight (at sea level) to each lesser weight selected by the applicant for each altitude covered by paragraph (b)(1) of this section. 6.2.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE The recommended takeoff procedure must be demonstrated to remain clear of the HV "avoid" areas without requiring exceptional piloting skill or exceptionally favorable conditions. A qualitative evaluation of the ability to safely land at any point along the flight path will be made using judgment and experience with the basic aircraft. No engine failure testing at low altitude will be conducted. The normal takeoff procedures will be used for the sensor/camera/light payload and mount installation. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 26 6.2.3 FINDINGS Satisfactory _________ 6.3 FAR § 27.71 Glide Performance 6.3.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION For single engine helicopters and multiengine helicopters that do not meet the Category A engine isolation requirements of Part 29 of this chapter, the minimum rate of descent airspeed and the best angle of glide airspeed must be determined in autorotation at - (a) Maximum weight; and (b) Rotor speed(s) selected by the applicant. 6.3.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE (1) Performance capabilities during stabilized autorotative descent are useful tools to assist the pilot when all engines fail. This information is also useful in determining the suitability of available landing areas along a given route segment. (2) Two speeds are of particular importance, the speed for minimum rate of descent and the speed for best angle of glide. These speeds along with glide distance information are required as flight manual entries per FAR § 27.1587. The best angle of glide performance will be evaluated at a single speed and low power (needles joined) descent. An autorotative descent starting at least 1000 feet above the ground and at the speed published in the RFM, 100% RPM value will be demonstrated. Small turns will be conducted in the descent. The aircraft should be easily controllable and the difference between the mount and camera/sensor/light payload and the clean configuration is the evaluation point. 6.3.3 FINDINGS Satisfactory _________ Altitude Band HP ________ Fuel Gage Reading ________ 6.4 FAR § 27.143 Controllability and Maneuverability 6.4.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION (a) The rotorcraft must be safely controllable and maneuverable -  (1) During steady flight; and (2) During any maneuver appropriate to the type, including -  (i) Takeoff;  (ii) Climb;  (iii) Level flight;  (iv) Turning flight; (v) Glide;  (vi) Landing (power on and power off); and (vii) Recovery to power on flight from a balked autorotative approach. (b) The margin of cyclic control must allow satisfactory roll and pitch control at VNE with - (1) Critical weight; (2) Critical center of gravity; (3) Critical rotor rpm; and (4) Power off (except for helicopters demonstrating compliance with paragraph (e) of this section) and power on. (c) A wind velocity of not less than 17 knots must be established in which the rotorcraft can be operated without loss of control on or near the ground in any maneuver appropriate to the type (such as crosswind takeoffs, sideward flight, and rearward flight), with - (1) Critical weight; (2) Critical center of gravity; (3) Critical rotor rpm; and (4) Altitude, from standard sea level conditions to the maximum altitude capability of the rotorcraft or 7,000 feet, whichever is less. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 27 (d) The rotorcraft, after failure of one engine in the case of multiengine rotorcraft that meet Transport Category A engine isolation requirements, or complete engine failure in the case of other rotorcraft, must be controllable over the range of speeds and altitudes for which certification is requested when such power failure occurs with maximum continuous power and critical weight. No corrective action time delay for any condition following power failure may be less than - (1) For the cruise condition, one second, or normal pilot reaction time (whichever is greater); and (2) For any other condition, normal pilot reaction time. (e) For helicopters for which a VNE (power off) is established under § 27.1505(c), compliance must be demonstrated with the following requirements with critical weight, critical center of gravity, and critical rotor rpm: (1) The helicopter must be safely slowed to VNE (power off), without exceptional pilot skill, after the last operating engine is made inoperative at power on VNE. (2) At a speed of 1.1 VNE (power off), the margin of cyclic control must allow satisfactory roll and pitch control with power off. 6.4.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE The general requirements for control and for maneuverability are summarized in section (a), which is largely self-explanatory. Section (b) specifies flight at VNE with critical weight, center of gravity (CG), rotor RPM, and power. Adequate cyclic authority must remain at VNE for nose down pitching of the rotorcraft and for adequate roll control. The helicopter will be flown between 1000 and 3000 feet above ground. The test altitude will be dependent on traffic and terrain and conditions close to sea level pressure are desirable. VNE will be the value stated in the RFM for the test density altitude . Qualitative measurement techniques (pilot opinion) will be used. The tests will include: 6.4.2.1 Takeoff 6.4.2.2 Climbing flight 6.4.2.3 Forward flight to VNE at MCP (maybe less than MCP) 6.4.2.4 Left & right 30 degree bank turns at VNE and at MCP (maybe less than MCP) 6.4.2.5 Take-off & Landings (Power on only). The aircraft should be easily controllable and adequate cyclic margins should exist throughout the flight test points. The difference between the mount and sensor/camera/light payload and the clean configuration is the evaluation point. 6.4.3 FINDINGS Satisfactory _________ Cruise Altitude HP ________ Fuel Gage Reading _______ 6.5 FAR § 27.171 Stability: General 6.5.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION The rotorcraft must be able to be flown, without undue pilot fatigue or strain, in any normal maneuver for a period of time as long as that expected in normal operation. At least three landings and takeoffs must be made during this demonstration. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 28 6.5.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE Compliance with the requirements of this section can often be obtained for the VFR condition without any specific or designated flight testing. This test should be conducted with minimum required systems in the aircraft and with minimum flight crew. Compliance with this requirement will be evaluated throughout the test program. 6.5.3 FINDINGS Satisfactory _________ 6.6 FAR § 27.251 Vibration 6.6.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION Each part of the rotorcraft must be free from excessive vibration under each appropriate speed and power condition. 6.6.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE This flight requirement may be both a qualitative and quantitative flight evaluation. Section 27.571(a) contains the flight load survey requirement that results in accumulation of vibration quantitative data. Section 27.629 generally requires quantitative data to show freedom from flutter for each part of the rotorcraft including control or stabilizing surfaces and rotors. The aircraft should have a good track & balance for this evaluation. The airspeed should evaluated at 20 kt increments out to the RFM VNE speed. Variations in rotor RPM expected in normal flight should be evaluated. Changes in vibration are best sensed in the cyclic and pedal controls. The stability of the camera/sensor image will be a good indicator. The pilot will make a subjective evaluation. The difference between the mount and sensor / camera/ light payload and the clean configuration is the evaluation point. 6.6.3 FINDINGS Satisfactory _________ 6.7 FAR § 27.773 Pilot Compartment View 6.7.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION (a) Each pilot compartment must be free from glare and reflections that could interfere with the pilot's view, and designed so that--  (1) Each pilot's view is sufficiently extensive, clear, and undistorted for safe operation; and (2) Each pilot is protected from the elements so that moderate rain conditions do not unduly impair his view of the flight path in normal flight and while landing.  (b) If certification for night operation is requested, compliance with paragraph (a) of this section must be shown in night flight tests. 6.7.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE The section outlines requirements for pilot view in fairly general terms. The aircraft was approved with the installed glareshield and instrument panel that meet the rules. Any additional equipment/monitors must be positioned so as not to limit or obstruct the pilot’s field of view. There will be some cases where the installation will be temporary and for a unique mission and consideration should be given for these limited cases and time. Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 29 If night operations are expected with an operational system, a “dark cockpit” or night evaluation will be necessary to insure the glare/reflection will not interfere with the pilot duties. A limitation to the use at night is an option. Satisfactory _________ 6.8 FAR § 27.787 Cargo & Baggage Compartment 6.8.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION Cargo and baggage compartments. (a) Each cargo and baggage compartment must be designed for its placarded maximum weight of contents and for the critical load distributions at the appropriate maximum load factors corresponding to the specified flight and ground load conditions, except the emergency landing conditions of Sec. 27.561. (b) There must be means to prevent the contents of any compartment from becoming a hazard by shifting under the loads specified in paragraph (a) of this section.  [(c) Under the emergency landing conditions of Sec. 27.561, cargo and baggage compartments must-- (1) Be positioned so that if the contents break loose they are unlikely to cause injury to the occupants or restrict any of the escape facilities provided for use after an emergency landing; or (2) Have sufficient strength to withstand the conditions specified in Sec. 27.561 including the means of restraint, and their attachments, required for the maximum authorized weight of cargo and baggage at the critical loading distribution.] (d) If cargo compartment lamps are installed, each lamp must be installed so as to prevent contact between lamp bulb and cargo. 6.8.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE Amendment 27-27 adds two subparagraphs to § 27.787(c) which clarify that cargo and baggage compartments should be designed to protect occupants from injury by the compartment contents during emergency landings. This may be done by location or by retention provisions. The sensor/camera/light controllers and power supply must be located and secured in a position that will not endanger occupants in an emergency landing impact. Consideration should be given to stowage and egress when filming in hovering flight. In some cases this might not be possible. 6.8.3 FINDINGS Comment: _____________________________________________________ Satisfactory _________ 6.9 FAR § 27.1301 Function and Installation. 6.9.1 APPLICABLE REGULATION Each item of installed equipment must--  (a) Be of a kind and design appropriate to its intended function; (b) Be labeled as to its identification, function, or operating limitations, or any applicable combination of these factors; Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 30 (c) Be installed according to limitations specified for that equipment; and  (d) Function properly when installed. 6.9.2 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE For optional equipment, the emphasis on functioning is rather limited compared to that for required equipment. The conditions under which the optional equipment is evaluated should be recorded in the report. The major emphasis for this type of equipment should be to ensure it does not interfere with the operation of systems that are required for safe operation of the rotorcraft, and that the failure modes are acceptable and do not create any hazards. During flight operations, operate all avionics and electrical systems. Complete the matrix below. The matrix is laid out with the newly installed equipment listed at the top of the page and all aircraft systems listed down the left side of the page. Note any EMI or RFI either TO or FROM the installed equipment. Note any anomalies or EMI/RFI interference to other instruments or indications during all testing phases of flight. Each item must be checked. Check off each block if no interference is noted. If interference is present during the test, DO NOT CHECK THE BOX and explain in Comments section at end of section. If applicable, note relevant conditions (i.e. frequencies, OBI selection, function modes) under which the interference occurred. 6.9.3 FINDINGS Interference? Camera/Sensor/Light Position Controller Camera/Sensor/Light Position Controller VHF Comm 1 VHF Comm 2 VHF Comm 3 VHF NAV 1 VHF NAV 2 ADF 1 XPONDER 1 Other Radios Audio 1 Audio 2 Standby Compass Engine Inst Fuel Gage Clock Voltmeter Ammeter Other Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 31 Interference? Camera/Sensor/Light Position Controller EMI / RFI Comments: 7 Signatures General test findings ________________________________ Pilot Signature ____________________________ Mechanic/ Engineer ____________________________ Other Flt Personnel Signature & Function ______________________________________ Robinson Model R-44 & Raven II Installation of the Tyler ROB-001 Universal Mount 14218 Aetna St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401 Installation Manual Report Number R44INSTALL-001 STC Number SR 01272 LA FAA Approved Date: 28 November 2007 Page 32 8 References 1. 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Aeronautics and Space, Chapter I – Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Subchapter C – Aircraft, Part 27 (Revised as of 1 January 2000.) 2. Federal Aviation Administration, Advisory Circular, AC 27-1B Certification of Normal Category Rotorcraft (ASW-110, September 9, 1999)