FAA APPROVED: 21 FEB 2014 3-1
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
DEFINITIONS
Land Immediately - Land on the nearest clear area where
a safe normal landing can be performed. Be prepared to
enter autorotation during approach, if required.
Land as soon as practical - Landing site is at pilot’s
discretion based on nature of problem and available landing
areas. Flight beyond nearest airport is not recommended.
POWER FAILURE - GENERAL
A power failure may be caused by either an engine or
drive system failure and will usually be indicated by the
low RPM horn. An engine failure may be indicated by a
change in noise level, nose left yaw, an oil pressure light,
or decreasing engine RPM. A drive system failure may
be indicated by an unusual noise or vibration, nose right
or left yaw, or decreasing rotor RPM while engine RPM is
increasing.
In case of power failure, immediately lower collective to
enter autorotation and reduce airspeed to power-off V
ne
or
below.
CAUTION
Aft cyclic is required when collective is
lowered at high speed.
CAUTION
Do not apply aft cyclic during touchdown or
ground slide to prevent possible blade strike
to tailcone.