R44 POH

Question 1

What is the diameter of the main rotor?

Answer 1

33 feet

Question 2

What is the blade twist?

Answer 2

-6*

Question 3

How Far forward is the reference datum in the R44

Answer 3

100”

Question 4

How many V belts are on the R44?

Answer 4

Four double V-belts

Question 5

What model of power plant does the R44 have?

Answer 5

Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5

Question 6

What type of powerplant is the engine? (6 items)

Answer 6

Six cylinder, Horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled, fuel injected, normally aspirated

Question 7

How many cubic inches does the engine produce?

Answer 7

541.5 cubic inches

Question 8

Max continuous BHP?

Answer 8

205 BHP (2718 RPM)

Question 9

5 minute take off BHP?

Answer 9

245 BHP (2718 RPM)

Question 10

How much usable fuel can the R44 Take? (main&aux)

Answer 10

Main: 29.5 Gal
Aux: 17 Gal
Combined: 46.5 Gal

Question 11

How many hours can you fly on a full tank?

Answer 11

about 3 hours

Question 12

What is the burn rate of the R44?

Answer 12

4 gal/min, 15 gallons per hour

Question 13

How fast can you fly in smooth air?

Answer 13

110 KIAS (do not exceed)

Question 14

what is the manifold pressure limit in the R44?

Answer 14

26.1”

Question 15

What are your airspeed limitations in the R44?

Answer 15

2200lbs TOGW and below: 130 KIAS
Over 2200lbs TOGW: 120 KIAS
Autorotation: 100 KIAS

Question 16

What are additional airspeed limitations (doors off, max power above MCP)

Answer 16

100 KIAS maximum at power above MCP and 100 KIAS maximum with any combination of cabin doors removed

Question 17

What are the maximum and minimum rotor speed limits for power on flight?

Answer 17

101%-102%

Question 18

What are the maximum and minimum rotor speed limits for power off flight?

Answer 18

90%-108%

Question 19

Whats the Max Gross Weight of the R44?

Answer 19

2500lbs

Question 20

Whats the Minimum gross weight?

Answer 20

1600lbs

Question 21

what is the max weight per seat?

Answer 21

300lbs

Question 22

max baggage weight?

Answer 22

50lbs

Question 23

minimum solo pilot weight in right seat with doors installed?

Answer 23

150lbs

Question 24

What are the flight and maneuver limitations of the R44 (10/11 commandments)

Answer 24

1. Aerobatic flight prohibited
2. Low G cyclic pushovers prohibited
3. Flight prohibited with governor off (except training/emergency)
4. No flight into known icing conditions
5. max operating DA 14,000ft
6. Maximum operating altitude 9,000ft AGL to allow landing within 5 minutes incase of fire
7. GOAL
8. Min. 1 person right, front seat
9. Forward left seatbelt buckled
10. operation up to 100KIAS approved with any combination of cabin doors removed. All items must be secured
    *11. Headset

Question 25

What night time limitations does the R44 have?

Answer 25

VFR operation permitted only with IFLAPS and with visual reference to the ground

Question 26

What is the max glide distance configuration for the R44?

Answer 26

90KIAS/90% RPM

Question 27

Min rate glide configuration for the R44?

Answer 27

55KIAS/90% RPM

Question 28

What is the air restart procedure for the R44?

Answer 28

Mixture - OFF Throttle - Closed Starter - Engage Mixture - Move slowly rich while cranking

Question 29

What is the engine fire during start on ground procedure?

Answer 29

1. Continue cranking 2. If engine starts run at 60-70% RPM for a short time 3. Fuel mixture off 4. Fuel valve off 5. Battery switch off 6. If time permits, apply rotor brake to stop rotors 7. Exit helicopter

Question 30

Hydraulic system failure emergency procedure?

Answer 30

1. HYD Switch off 2. If hydraulics are not restored, HYD switch OFF 3. Adjust airspeed and flight condition as desired for comfortable control 4. Land as soon as practical

Question 31

How many gallos and time do you have in the R44 if the fuel light comes on during flight?

Answer 31

3 gallons and about 10 minutes of flight time (at cruise power)

Question 32

If the HYD light is on, what is that indicating?

Answer 32

Hydraulics are switched off

Question 33

Best climb speed in the R44?

Answer 33

55KIAS

Question 34

Recommended autorotation speed?

Answer 34

60-70 KIAS

Question 35

Recommended Landing approach speed

Answer 35

60 KIAS

Question 36

Will pulling the HYD circuit breaker turn off the hydraulics?

Answer 36

No, electrical power is required to switch hydraulics off. Pulling HYD circuit breaker will NOT turn off hydraulics but will DISABLE the HYD switch

Question 37

If master battery switch is on, is the starter button active?

Answer 37

Yes, even if ignition is off, starter button is on if the master battery is on. Rotor break should be engaged after shutdown to disable starter button so you do not unintentionally start the engine

Question 38

How many volts is the battery and alternator?

Answer 38

Battery: 24V ALT: 28V