R22 — Robinson Helicopter Company R22

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 231
- Active
- 191
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R22 R22 | — | 600 kg | 310 nm | 82 kt | 2 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS H10WE · 10 · issued 1997-04-01
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS H10WE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Robinson Helicopter Company R22 manuals & documents
24 documents for the Robinson Helicopter Company R22 — Weight And Balance · Wiring Diagram · Service Bulletins · Emergency Procedures · Training Manual · Normal Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) serves as a comprehensive operating guide for the Robinson R22 helicopter series, including the R22 Alpha, Beta, and Mariner models. It contains essential information required by the FAA under 14 CFR parts 21 and 27, ensuring pilots have access to necessary operational data. The handbook emphasizes the importance of understanding the helicopter's limitations, performance characteristics, and emergency procedures. It is crucial for pilots to familiarize themselves with the contents before flight, as the handbook is not a substitute for flight instruction or knowledge of airworthiness directives. The document is structured into ten sections, covering everything from general information to specific performance metrics and emergency procedures.
- Maximum gross weight for R22 Standard & HP is 1300 lb (590 kg).
- Never-exceed airspeed (VNE) is 102 KIAS up to 3000 feet density altitude.
- Power on rotor speed limits are 104% maximum and 101% minimum RPM.
- Engine maximum continuous speed is 104% (2652 RPM).
- Minimum crew requirement is one pilot in the right seat.
Weight And Balance
Wiring Diagram
- ROBINSON MAINTENANCE MANUAL R22 SERIES202436 pages· 3.3 MB· via robinsonstrapistorprod.blob.core.windows.net
- Generic TT31 Minor Modification for Small Rotorcraft201120 pages· 186 KB· via www.trig-avionics.com
- Pulselite 1210 Installation Manual200727 pages· 234 KB· via alpineaerotech.com
- Pulselite Installation Manual199927 pages· 95 KB· via www.mikeg.net
Service Bulletins
Emergency Procedures
Training Manual
Normal Procedures
Airworthiness Directives
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Maintenance Manual
Other Documents
- Performance Evaluation202433 pages· 408 KB· via www.occ.gov
- AIRWORTHINESS BULLETIN AWB 63-006 Issue 4 – 28 February 202320239 pages· 486 KB· via www.casa.gov.au
- AIRWORTHINESS BULLETIN AWB 28-017 Issue 1 – 1 February 201820182 pages· 157 KB· via www.casa.gov.au
- Collision with terrain involving a Robinson R22, VH-HUA20156 pages· 481 KB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Tail rotor malfunction involving a Robinson R22, registration VH-HPH20158 pages· 321 KB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Reliability of the Robinson R22 helicopter belt drive system201336 pages· 3.1 MB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Field Approval Delegation Handbook201337 pages· 395 KB· via www.faa.gov
- Virginia Diabetes Medical Management Plan and Protocol200967 pages· 633 KB· via www.vdh.virginia.gov
- Report 08-007, Robinson Helicopter Company, R22 Alpha ZK-HXR, loss of control, Lake Wanaka, 1 November 2008200832 pages· 1.2 MB· via taic.org.nz
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19962 pages· 35 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
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Registered R22 aircraft
Individual R22 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N223VA2025
- N2222R2025
- N2225C2025
- N826G2024
- N577ZZ2024
- N574RJ2023
- N254SR2023
- N224LJ2022
- N301SH2021
- N522SB2021
- N166DK2019
- N724JH2018
- N74GN2018
- N617DR2018
- N292BA2016
- N412TL2015
- N424SF2015
- N826SF2015
- N44UH2015
- PRIHE2014
- N456UH2014
- N345UH2014
- N157SH2013
- VH-CLK2013
How many Robinson Helicopter Company R22 are there?
231 Robinson Helicopter Company R22 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 191 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Robinson Helicopter Company R22?
The Robinson Helicopter Company R22 has a range of about 310 nautical miles.
How fast is the Robinson Helicopter Company R22?
The Robinson Helicopter Company R22 cruises at around 82 knots.
What is the Robinson Helicopter Company R22's maximum take-off weight?
The Robinson Helicopter Company R22 has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg.
How many seats does the Robinson Helicopter Company R22 have?
The Robinson Helicopter Company R22 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Robinson Helicopter Company R22?
The Robinson Helicopter Company R22 uses ICAO type designator R22.
Is the Robinson Helicopter Company R22 type certified?
Yes. The Robinson Helicopter Company R22 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.






