REVISED: 21 FEB 2014 6-4
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
The following table may be used when calculating loaded
helicopter weight and CG position.
COMMON ITEM WEIGHT & CG
Item
Weight
(lb)
Longitudinal
arm (in.)
Lateral arm (in.)
(+ = right side)
Pilot (right
forward seat)
49.5* +12.2
Left forward
passenger
49.5* —10.4
Baggage under
forward seats
44.0 ±11.5
Aft passengers
and baggage
under aft seats
79.5 ±12.2
Main fuel** 106.0 —13.5
Aux fuel** 102.0 +13.0
Forward doors 7.5 each 49.4 ±24.0
Aft doors 7.0 each 75.4 ±23.0
Removable cyclic 0.6 35.8 —8.0
Removable
collective
0.8 47.0 —21.0
Removable pedals
(both pedals)
0.8 16.8 —9.5
* If additional backrest cushion is used, subtract thickness of
compressed cushion.
** A longitudinal arm of 104.5 in. may be used for combined
main and aux fuel.