Robinson R44

Front 1

Question

Tail rotor AD - What do you check for?

Back 1

Cracks on the leading edge. (previous cracks have been found in the most inboard white stripe)

Cracks were caused by maneuvers with large left peddle inputs.

Front 2

Question

R44 Length Width and Height

Back 2

11.7 Long

2.2 Wide

3.3 High

Front 3

Question

MR & TR blade diameter

Back 3

33 feet or 10 M - Main Rotor

4 ft 10' or 1.47 M - Tail Rotor

Front 4

Question

Engine type

Back 4

Lycoming 540

o-540-f1b5

(six cylinder, horizontally opposed

direct drive, air cooled

Carburetor, Normally aspirated)

Front 5

Question

Engine BHP

Back 5

260bhp derated to

205bhp for Max continuous Raven 1

225bhp for Take off power Raven 1

205bhp for Max continuos Raven 2

245bhp for Take off power Raven 2

Front 6

Question

Colour code for instruments:

Red

Red cross hatch

Yelloe

Green

Back 6

Red - operating limit pointer should not enter red

Red cross hatch - Power off Vne

Yellow - Precautionary or special operating procedure range

Green - Normal operating range

Front 7

Question

Vne

Back 7

130 - 998kg and below

120 - over 998kg

100 - Autorotation

100 - above MCP

100 - Any combo of doors off

Front 8

Question

Tacho Limits

power on & power off

Back 8

power on 99% - 102% (101%-102% later models)

power off 90% - 108%

Front 9

Question

Oil quantity

Back 9

7qt is minimum for takeoff

Front 10

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Max gross weight

Back 10

Raven 1 1089Kg

Raven 2 1134Kg

Front 11

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Max seat weight

max under seat weight

Back 11

136Kg seat includes baggage compartment

23Kg under seat

Front 12

Question

Can you do 60 degree angle of bank turns in an R44?

Back 12

No.

Anything over 60 degrees is an aerobatic maneuver and aerobatic flight is prohibited in an R44

Front 13

Question

Can you fly without a governor?

Back 13

No except for emergency training or during an in flight malfunction

Front 14

Question

Maximum operating density altitude?

Back 14

14,000 ft

Front 15

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Maximum operating altitude

Back 15

9000ft AGL to allow for landing within 5 minutes in case of fire

Front 16

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Fuel capacity

Back 16

Main Aux

115L 65L

112L useable 64L useable

Front 17

Question

Power failure above 500 feet AGL

Back 17

1. lower collective, maintain RPM, enter auto2. establish glide at 70 kias3. adjust collective to keep RPM in green arc or apply full collective if light weight prevents RPM > 97%4. select landing spot, ideally into the wind5. restart at pilot's discretion6. if unable to restart, turn off unnecessary switches and shut off fuel7. at 40 AGL begin cyclic flare to reduce rate of descent and forward speed8. at 8 feet AGL apply forward cyclic to level ship and raise collective just before touchdown. touch down level with nose straight ahead.

Front 18

Question

Power failure between 8 and 500 ft AGL

Back 18

1. lower collective, maintain RPM, enter auto2. adjust collective to keep RPM in green arc or apply full collective if light weight prevents RPM > 97%3. maintain airspeed until ground is approached, then begin cyclic flare to reduce descent rate and forward speed.4. restart at pilot's discretion5. if unable to restart, turn off unnecessary switches and shut off fuel6. at 8 feet AGL apply forward cyclic to level ship and raise collective just before touchdown. touch down level with nose straight ahead.

Front 19

Question

Power failure below 8 feet AGL

Back 19

1. Right pedal to prevent yaw

2. Allow aircraft to settle

3. Raise collective just before touchdown to cushion landing

Front 20

Question

Max glide distance configuration in Autorotation

Back 20

90 knots at 90%

best glide ratio is about one nautical mile per 1300 feet AGL

Front 21

Question

Minimum rate of descent configuration in Autorotation

Back 21

55Knots at 90%

Glide ratio is about one nautical mile per 1500 feet.

rate of descent

Front 22

Question

Air Restart

Raven 1

Back 22

Mixture full rich

Throttle closed the crack slightly

actuate starter with left hand

Front 23

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Emergency water landing - power off

Back 23

1. Enter Autorotation ssame way as if over land.

if time permits unlatch doors.

2. apply lateral cyclic when aircraft contacts water to stop blades.

3. release seat belt and quickly clear aircraft when rotors stop.

Front 24

Question

Emergency water landing - power on

Back 24

1. Descend to hover above water.

2. Unlatch doors.

3. Passengers exit aircraft.

4. fly to safe distance from passengers.

5. switch battery and alternator off.

6. Roll throttle off to detent

7. Keep aircraft level and apply full collective as it contacts the water

8. Apply lateral cyclic

9. Release seatbelt and exit A/C quickly once rotors stop

Front 25

Question

Loss of tail rotor thrust during forward flight

Back 25

1. Usually indicated by nose right yaw which cannot be corrected by left pedal.

2. Immediately enter autorotation.

3. Maintain at least 70 KIAS if practical.

4. Select landing site, roll throttle off into detent spring and perform autorotation landing.

when a suitable LZ is not available, the vertical fin may permit limited controlled flight at low power settings and airspeeds above 70KIAS

Front 26

Question

Loss of tail rotor thrust during hover

Back 26

Failure is usually indicated by right yaw which cannot be stopped by applying left pedal

Front 27

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Engine fire during start on Ground

Back 27

1. Cranking - Continue and attempt to start which would suck flames and excess fuel through carby into engine

2. If engine starts, run at 60 - 70% for a short time, shut down and inspect for damage.

3. If engine fails to start, shut off fuel and battery

4. Extinguish fire with fire extinguisher, wool blanket or dirt

5. Inspect for damage

Front 28

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fire in Flight

Back 28

1. Enter Auto rotation

2. switch off battery (if time permits)

3. Cabin if off (if time permits)

4. Cabin vent - On (if time permits)

5. if engine is running perform normal landing and immediately shut off fuel

6.

Front 29

Question

Electrical fire in flight

Back 29

1. Master switch - off

2. Alt switch - off

3. Land immediately.

4. Extinguish fire and inspect for damage

Governor and Low rpm horn wont work with master and Alt switched off

Front 30

Question

Tachometer Failure

Back 30

Use remaining tach or allow governor to control RPM

Land as soon as practical

Front 31

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Hydraulic system failure

Back 31

1. Verify Hyd switch is On

2. If not restored - switch off HYD Switch

3. Adjust airspeed and flight conditions as desired for comfortable control.

4. Land as soon as practical.

Front 32

Question

Governor Failure

Back 32

Grip throttle firmly to override governor then switch governor off and fly using manual throttle control.

Front 33

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Oil Light

Back 33

Loss of engine power or oil pressure.

if oil pressure loss is confirmed with gauge land immediately

Front 34

Question

Eng Fire light

Back 34

Indicates possible fire in the engine compartment

Front 35

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Mr Temp light

Back 35

Indicates excessive temperature of main rotor gearbox.

If associated with other signs of problem land immediately otherwise land as soon as practical.

Front 36

Question

MR Chip light

Back 36

Metalic particles in main rotor gearbox

If associated with other signs of problem land immediately otherwise land as soon as practical.

Front 37

Question

Tr Chip light

Back 37

Metalic particles in Tail rotor gearbox

If associated with other signs of problem land immediately otherwise land as soon as practical.

Front 38

Question

Low fuel light

Back 38

Indicates approximately 10 minutes of fuel remaining at cruise power.

Front 39

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Clutch Light

Back 39

comes on whenever the actuator is energized and switches off once belts are at the correct tension.

If it comes on for more then 10 secs or flickers-

pull clutch circuit breaker and land as soon as practical.

Reduce power and land immediately if other indications of drive system failure exist.

Be prepared to enter auto rotation.

Front 40

Question

Alt Light

Back 40

Indicates low voltage and possible alternator failure.

Turn off all non-essential electrical equipment, switch off Alt then back on again to reset relay.

If light stays on land as soon as practical.

Continued flight without functioning alternator can result in loss of tachometer.

Front 41

Question

Starter-on

Back 41

If light does not go out when engine starts, pull mixture and switch off battery.

Have starter motor serviced.

Front 42

Question

Carbon monoxide

Back 42

Elevated levels of CO in cabin.

Open nose and door vents and turn off heater.

If hovering land or transition to forward flight.

If symptoms of Co poisoning (headaches Dizziness) Land immediately

Front 43

Question

Recomended Airspeeds

-Take off and Climb

-Max rate of Climb

-Max range

-Landing approach

-Autorotation

Back 43

-Take off and Climb 60 KIAS

-Max rate of Climb 55 KIAS

-Max range 100 KIAS

-Landing approach 60 KIAS

-Autorotation 70 KIAS

Front 44

Question

Oil pressure within 30 seconds of start?

Back 44

25 psi minimum

Front 45

Question

Mag drop during start up?

Back 45

7% max in 2 seconds

Front 46

Question

What % does Low rpm horn come on?

Back 46

97%

Front 47

Question

What % does the governor become active from?

Back 47

80%

Front 48

Question

As fuel is used in an R44 what happens the CofG?

Back 48

C of G moves forward as fuel is burned off.

Front 49

Question

What kind of metal is used in the skins of the tail rotor blades?

Back 49

Aluminium

Front 50

Question

What drives the hydraulic pump?

Back 50

Main rotor gearbox.

hydraulic pressure is maintained in the event of an engine failure.

Front 51

Question

What does the HYD circuit breaker do?

Back 51

Disables the HYD switch - will not switch off hydraulics.

Electricity is required for the HYD switch to operate as it turns on and off an electrically operated solenoid.

Front 52

Question

What does the over travel (detent) spring in the throttle do?

Back 52

Prevents the throttle from opening when the collective is raised.

Used when doing run-on Auto rotational landings.

Front 53

Question

Once clutch is engaged how long before blades should start turning?

Back 53

5 seconds

Front 54

Question

Can you take off when clutch light is on?

Back 54

No

Front 55

Question

What voltage Electrical system is in an R44?

Back 55

Raven 1 - 14V DC standard (28v is an option)

Raven 2 - 28V DC

Front 56

Question

With the battery switch off what still receive power?

Back 56

Both Tachos and the clock

Front 57

Question

When can stop the landing light from being activated?

Back 57

The landing light will only work when the clutch is in the engaged position

Front 58

Question

In a Raven 2 with the starter off but the master on will the start button still work?

Back 58

Yes unless the rotor brake is on.

Front 59

Question

What kind of fuel pump does a Raven 2 have?

Back 59

Mechanical driven by the engine

Auxiliary electrically driven

engine will operate normally on either one

Front 60

Question

Air Restart

Raven 2

Back 60

Mixture - off

Throttle - closed

starter - engage (use cyclic starter)

Mixture - move slowly rich while cranking

Front 61

Question

Fuel filter light

Back 61

Indicates fuel filter contamination.

If no other signs of a problem land as soon as practical. If accompanied by aux fuel pump warning or erratic engine operation, land immediately.

Front 62

Question

Aux fuel pump light

Back 62

Indicates low aux fuel pump pressure.

If no other signs of a problem land as soon as practical. If accompanied by erratic engine operation, land immediately.