Robinson R44 - Shutdown Procedure

FAA APPROVED: 21 FEB 2014 4-14
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Collective down, RPM 60-70% . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friction ON
Cyclic and pedals neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friction ON
Trim switch (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
CHT drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Throttle closed
Clutch switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disengage
Wait 30 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixture OFF
Mixture guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back on mixture
Wait 30 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apply rotor brake
Clutch light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extinguishes
Avionics, alt, battery, and ignition switches . . . . . . . . . OFF
CAUTION
Do not slow rotor by raising collective during
shutdown. Blades may flap and strike tailcone.
NOTE
During idle and after engine shutdown, pilot
should uncover one ear and listen for unusual
noise which may indicate impending failure of
a bearing or other component.
NOTE
HYD switch should be left ON for start-
up and shutdown to reduce possibility of
unintentional hydraulics-off liftoff. Switch
OFF only for pre-takeoff controls check or
hydraulics-off training.