FAA APPROVED: 21 FEB 2014 3-2
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
POWER FAILURE ABOVE 500 FEET AGL
1. Lower collective immediately to maintain rotor RPM.
2. Establish a steady glide at approximately 70 KIAS. (For
maximum glide distance or minimum rate of descent,
see page 3-3.)
3. Adjust collective to keep RPM between 97 and 108%
or apply full down collective if light weight prevents
attaining above 97%.
4. Select landing spot and, if altitude permits, maneuver
so landing will be into wind.
5. A restart may be attempted at pilot’s discretion if
sufficient time is available (See “Air Restart Procedure”,
page 3-3).
6. If unable to restart, turn unnecessary switches and fuel
valve off.
7. At about 40 feet AGL, begin cyclic flare to reduce rate
of descent and forward speed.
8. At about 8 feet AGL, apply forward cyclic to level ship and
raise collective just before touchdown to cushion landing.
Touch down in level attitude with nose straight ahead.
POWER FAILURE BETWEEN 8 FEET AND 500 FEET AGL
1. Lower collective immediately to maintain rotor RPM.
2. Adjust collective to keep RPM between 97 and 108%
or apply full down collective if light weight prevents
attaining above 97%.
3. Maintain airspeed until ground is approached, then begin
cyclic flare to reduce rate of descent and forward speed.
4. At about 8 feet AGL, apply forward cyclic to level ship and
raise collective just before touchdown to cushion landing.
Touch down in level attitude and nose straight ahead.
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