Robinson R44 - Power Failure Below 8 Feet AGL; Maximum Glide Distance Configuration; Minimum Rate of Descent Configuration; Air Restart Procedure

FAA APPROVED: 21 FEB 2014 3-3
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
POWER FAILURE BELOW 8 FEET AGL
1. Apply right pedal as required to prevent yawing.
2. Allow rotorcraft to settle.
3. Raise collective just before touchdown to cushion
landing.
MAXIMUM GLIDE DISTANCE CONFIGURATION
1. Airspeed approximately 90 KIAS.
2. Rotor RPM approximately 90%.
3. Best glide ratio is about 4.7:1 or one nautical mile per
1300 feet AGL.
MINIMUM RATE OF DESCENT CONFIGURATION
1. Airspeed approximately 55 KIAS.
2. Rotor RPM approximately 90%.
3. Minimum rate of descent is about 1350 feet per minute.
Glide ratio is about 4:1 or one nautical mile per 1500
feet AGL.
CAUTION
Increase rotor RPM to 97% minimum when
autorotating below 500 feet AGL.
AIR RESTART PROCEDURE
CAUTION
Do not attempt restart if engine malfunction
is suspected or before safe autorotation is
established.
1. Mixture - full rich.
2. Throttle- closed, then cracked slightly.
3. Actuate starter with left hand.