R44 Questions Flashcards
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Rotor Diameter
33 Feet
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Overall Length
38.23 Feet
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What type of main rotor system does it have?
Semi Rigid Rotor System
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What power plants do the following have installed in them
R44 I
R44 II
One Lyoming 0-540-F1B5 ( R44 I )
One Lyoming IO-540-AE1A5
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What’s the maximum continuous rating on R44 I & R44 II?
R44 I = 205 BHP @ 2718 RPM
R44 II = 245 BHP
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What is the maximum KIAS for autorotation
100 KIAS
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The rotor RPM limits Pwr on/Off
The rotor RPM limits pwr on/off
408 / 432
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What’s the maximum weight per seat
136 Kg
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What’s the Max operating ALT & why
The maximum operating altitude is 9000 feet agl
because it will allow landing in 5 mins
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Which systems MUST be serviceable for flight
Altimiter, RPM Govenor, OAT Guage, Cyclic trim or HYD control
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Which flight conditions are prohibited
Aerobatic flight
Low-G Pushovers
Governor off flight
Flight in known icing conditions
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What is the recommended speed for autorotation
70KIAS
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What’s the procedure for HYD failure?
HYD switch verify ON
If HYD not restored HYD = off
Adjust airspeed/flight conditions & land ASAP
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What’s the procedure if the mixture is pulled inadvertently in flight?
AIR Restart
Mixture FULL RICH,
Throttle Close
Crack throttle SLIGHTLY
Activate starter with LEFT hand
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Would the HYD fail if the engine failed in flight
No
