FAA APPROVED: 21 FEB 2014 4-1
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS
Takeoff and Climb 60 KIAS
Maximum Rate of Climb (V
Y
) 55 KIAS
Maximum Range 100 KIAS*
Landing Approach 60 KIAS
Autorotation 70 KIAS*
* Certain conditions may require lower airspeeds. See
placard on page 2-9.
DAILY OR PREFLIGHT CHECKS
Remove all covers and tiedowns. Remove even small
accumulations of frost, ice, or snow, especially from rotor
blades. Check maintenance records to verify aircraft is
airworthy. An 8-foot step ladder is recommended for
preflight inspection of the main rotor; however, main rotor
hub may be reached by first opening right rear seat and
stepping on seat support and then stepping on deck below
the aux fuel tank.
Check general condition of aircraft and verify no visible
damage, fluid leakage, or abnormal wear. Verify no
fretting at seams where parts are joined together. Fretting
of aluminum parts produces a fine black powder while
fretting of steel parts produces a reddish-brown or black
residue. Verify Telatemps show no temperature increase
that cannot be attributed to a change in operating
conditions (mechanics draw a reference line to the right
of the highest temperature square which has darkened in
operation). Verify torque stripes on critical fasteners are
not broken or missing.
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