REVISED: 21 FEB 2014 7-5
ROBINSON
MODEL R44
SECTION 7
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
REMOVABLE FLIGHT CONTROLS
Left seat pilot controls may be removed and installed by
maintenance personnel or pilots as follows:
1. To remove cyclic grip, remove quick-release pin by
depressing button and pulling, then pull outward on left
grip while supporting cyclic center post. On aircraft
with hydraulic controls, rotate right-side cyclic cross
tube clockwise to stop, depress stop pin under cyclic
pivot, and continue clockwise rotation one turn to wind
up balance spring. To install removable cyclic grip, use
reverse procedure.
NOTE
Later aircraft have a knurled ring next to the
quick-release pin which may be hand tightened
to eliminate freeplay. The ring must be loose
(rotate counterclockwise looking inboard) to
remove pin.
CAUTION
Overrotating cyclic cross tube in either wound or
unwound direction will damage balance spring.
CAUTION
After removing cyclic grip, place plastic cap
on exposed cyclic cross tube to prevent
possible injury to left seat passenger.
2. To remove collective, push boot aft to expose locking
pins. Depress locking pins and pull forward on stick. To
install, use reverse procedure. It may be necessary to
rotate stick slightly to allow pins to snap into place.
CAUTION
When collective is installed, ensure that both
locking pins are fully engaged through holes
on each side.
3. To remove tail rotor pedals, depress locking pin while
twisting pedal counterclockwise, then pull up. To
install, use reverse procedure. On later aircraft, a cover
which is stowed under the floor scuff plate may be
rotated up to cover the floor openings when the pedals
are removed.
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