Robinson 44 POH Section 4 Normal Procedures (5/17/2024)

Question 1

Recommended Airspeeds: Takeoff and Climb

Answer 1

60 KIAS

Question 2

Recommended Airspeeds: Max Rate of Climb (Vy)

Answer 2

55 KIAS

Question 3

Recommended Airspeeds: Max Range (distance)

Answer 3

100 KIAS* Certain conditions may require lower airspeeds

Question 4

Recommended Airspeeds: Significant Turbulence

Answer 4

60 to 70 KIAS

Question 5

Recommended Airspeeds: Landing Approach

Answer 5

60 KIAS

Question 6

Recommended Airspeeds: Autorotation

Answer 6

60 to 70 KIAS* Certain conditions may require lower airspeed

Question 7

Fill baggage compartments under ___________________ seats to capacity before using baggage compartments under ___________________ seats.

Answer 7

unoccupied, occupied

Question 8

If engine fails to start after __________ attempts, allow starter to cool ____ minutes before next attempt.

Answer 8

three, ten

Question 9

With a hot engine, it may be helpful to cool fuel in lines by…?

Answer 9

Running fuel pump for 30 seconds with mixture OFF prior to beginning start procedure.

Question 10

Max airspeed with any doors off is…?

Answer 10

100 KIAS

Question 11

Flight with _____ door(s) removed is not recommended.

Answer 11

left

Question 12

Is in-flight leaning of the mixture allowed?

Answer 12

NO

Question 13

Governor is inactive below what percentage?

Answer 13

80%

Question 14

Why should you not slow the rotor by raising the collective?

Answer 14

Blades may flap and strike tailcone

Question 15

What are 5 noise abatement procedures?

Answer 15

1) Avoid flying over outdoor assemblies of people
2) Avoid blade slap
3) Always fly 500 feet AGL and preferably above 1000 feet AGL
4) Vary your flight path
5) Look ahead and select the least noise-sensitive route.

Question 16

What is the best way to avoid blade slap?

Answer 16

Maintaining 100 KIAS until rate of descent is over 1000 feet per minute.