Robinson 44 POH Section 2 Limitations (5/17/2024)

Question 1

What model of R44 is this?

Answer 1

It is a Raven II

Question 2

What is the red bar on the airspeed indicator?

Answer 2

Operating limit, pointer should not enter red during normal operation.

Question 3

What is the red cross hatch?

Answer 3

Power-off Vne

Question 4

What is the yellow range on the airspeed indicator?

Answer 4

Precautionary or special operating procedure range.

Our helicopter doesn’t have a yellow range, therefore we have a placard that says “Do not exceed 110 KIAS except in smooth air”

Question 5

What is the green range on the airspeed indicator?

Answer 5

Normal operating range.

Question 6

Vne values (three different situations)

Answer 6

Over 2200 lbs TOGW, 130 KIAS
2200 lbs TOGW and below, 120 KIAS
Autorotation, 100 KIAS (Symbolized by the red cross hatch)

Question 7

What is the maximum airspeed with doors removed?

Answer 7

100 KIAS

Question 8

What is the maximum airspeed above MCP?

Answer 8

100 KIAS

Question 9

Power ON Rotor RPM limits (max and min)

Answer 9

Max- 102% (408 RPM)
Min- 101% (404 RPM)

Question 10

Power OFF Rotor RPM limits (max and min)

Answer 10

Max- 108% (432 RPM)
Min- 90% (360 RPM)

Question 11

Maximum continuous Engine RPM

Answer 11

102%

Question 12

Maximum transient Engine RPM (5 min)

Answer 12

105%

Question 13

Cylinder Head Max Temperature

Answer 13

500 F

Question 14

Oil Maximum Temperature

Answer 14

245 F

Question 15

Oil Pressure (min idle, min flight, max flight, max start & warm up)

Answer 15

25 psi, 55 psi, 95 psi, 115 psi

Question 16

Oil quantity

Answer 16

7-9 quarts (8 quarts is safe)
7 quarts is the minimum for takeoff

Question 17

Maximum gross weight

Answer 17

2500 lbs

Question 18

Minimum gross weight

Answer 18

1600 lbs

Question 19

Maximum per seat (including baggage)

Answer 19

300 lbs

Question 20

Maximum in any baggage compartment

Answer 20

50 lbs

Question 21

_______________ flight prohibited

Answer 21

Aerobatic

Question 22

________ _________ pushovers prohibited

Answer 22

Low-G cyclic

Question 23

If you start to encounter a Low-G situation, what do you do?

Answer 23

Aft cyclic

Question 24

Flight prohibited with ____________ selected OFF

Answer 24

governor

Question 25

Flight in known ________ conditions prohibited

Answer 25

icing

Question 26

Maximum operating density altitude _________ feet

Answer 26

14,000

Question 27

Maximum operating altitude ________ feet AGL to allow landing within ____ minutes in case of fire

Answer 27

9,000, 5 minutes

Question 28

The following items must be operational for dispatch

Answer 28

**GOALH** - RPM governor - OAT gauge - Alternator - Low rotor RPM warning system - Hydraulic control system

Question 29

Solo flight from ________ seat only

Answer 29

Right

Question 30

A functioning _____________ must be worn by each pilot

Answer 30

headset

Question 31

VFR ______ and ____________ operations are approved

Answer 31

day and night

Question 32

Approved fuel grades are? (4 types and colors)

Answer 32

100 (Green), 100LL (Blue), 100VLL (Blue), B95/130 (Amber)

Question 33

Main tank total capacity/usable capacity (with bladders), Auxiliary tank total capacity/usable capacity (with bladders)

Answer 33

30.5 gallons (29.5 gallons), 17.2 gallons (17 gallons) ## Footnote There is a Service Bulletin that says all helicopters should have bladders now.

Question 34

What is the minimum pilot solo weight?

Answer 34

150 lbs

Question 35

What lights must be working for VFR night flight? (4 items)

Answer 35

Landing, navigation, instrument, anti-collision

Question 36

Power Off (Rotor Speed Limits)

Answer 36

Maximum- 108% Minimum- 90%

Question 37

Forward ______ seat belt must be buckled.

Answer 37

Left

Question 38

Do not exceed ______ KIAS except in smooth air.

Answer 38

110 KIAS

Question 39

R44 Service Bulletin SB-78B says what?

Answer 39

Fuel tanks without bladders should no longer be in service.

Question 40

What section are all of the approved placards shown?

Answer 40

Section 2- Limitations

Question 41

What is the blade twist on the R44?

Answer 41

-8 degrees