R44 Raven II Numbers

Question 1

Raven II Powerplant

Answer 1

Lycoming IO-540 AE1A5

Question 2

Raven II BHP

Answer 2

MCP: 205 BHP

5 minute: 245 BHP

No agreement on rated horespower…

Question 3

Raven II Weight Limits

Answer 3

Max gross weight: 2500 LBS

Min gross weight: 1600 LBS

Max per seat: 300 LBS

Max baggage weight: 50 LBS

Question 4

Raven II Rotor RPM

Answer 4

Power On:

• 102%
• 101%

Power Off:

• 108%
• 90%

Question 5

Raven II Manifold Pressure Range

Answer 5

Green Arc

• 15” to 23.3”

Yellow Arc

• 19.1” to 26.1”

Redline

• 26.1”

Question 6

R44 Dimensions

Answer 6

Rotor: 33 feet

Overall Length: 39 feet

Question 7

R44 Airspeed Limits

Answer 7

TOGW 2200 LBS and below: 130 KIAS

Over 2200 LBS: 120 KIAS

Autorotation: 100 KIAS

Above MCP: 100 KIAS

Any doors off: 100 KIAS

Placard for additional Altitude/Temp adjustments

Question 8

Raven II Ceiling

Answer 8

14,000’ DA 9,000’ AGL

Allows landing within 5 minutes in case of engine fire.

Question 9

Raven II Fuel Type and Capacity

Answer 9

100/130 or 100LL

Tank Capacity with bladders: - Main: 30.5 - Aux: 17.2

Total: 47.7

Usable fuel with bladders: - Main: 29.5 - Aux: 17

Total: 46.5

Question 10

Raven II Recommended Airspeeds

Answer 10

Takeoff and climb: 60 KIAS

Max rate of climb: 55 KIAS

Max range: 100 KIAS

Landing and approach: 60 KIAS

Autorotation: 70 KIAS

Question 11

R44 POH Required Equipment

Answer 11

Alternator

Governor

Low Rotor RPM Warning System

OAT Gauge

Cyclic trim or Hydraulic system

Question 12

R44 POH Night Requirements

Answer 12

Lights:

• Navigation
• Landing
• Instrument
• Anti-colision

With visual reference to the ground.