Stats Flashcards
What is the articulation of the main rotor?
Free to teeter and cone, rigid inplane
What is the articulation of the tail rotor?
Free to teeter, rigid inplane
What is the model of the powerplant used?
Lycoming 0-540-F1B5 (FAA type certificate no. E-295)
What type of engine is the Lycoming 0-540-F1B5?
Six cylinder, horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled, carbureted, normally aspirated
What is the normal rating of the engine?
260 BHP @ 2800 RPM
What is the maximum continuous rating of the R44 Cadet?
185 BHP at 2718 RPM (102% on tachometer)
What is the 5 minute takeoff rating of the R44 Cadet?
210 BHP at 2718 RPM
What type of cooling system does the R44 Cadet utilize?
Direct drive squirrel-cage blower
Define KIAS.
Knots Indicated Airspeed is speed shown on the airspeed indicator.
Define KCAS.
Knots Calibrated Airspeed is speed shown on the airspeed indicator corrected for instrument and position error.
Define KTAS.
Knots True Airspeed is airspeed relative to undisturbed air, corrected for pressure altitude and temperature.
What does Vne stand for?
Never-Exceed Airspeed
What is Vy?
Speed for best rate of climb
What does Vh represent?
Stabilized level-flight speed at maximum continuous power
What is MSL altitude?
Altitude above mean sea level, corrected for instrument error
What is pressure altitude?
Altitude indicated by the altimeter when set to 29.92 inches of mercury
Define Density Altitude.
Altitude in ISA conditions at which the air would have the same density
What are the ISA conditions?
Pressure is 29.92 inches of mercury, temperature is 15°C at sea level, decreases 1.98°C per 1000 feet
What is BHP?
Brake Horsepower is actual power output of the engine.
What does MAP stand for?
Manifold Absolute Pressure is the absolute pressure in the engine intake manifold.
What does RPM stand for?
Revolutions Per Minute
What is MCP?
Maximum Continuous Power
What is TOP?
Takeoff Power (limited to 5 minutes in the R44 Cadet)
What is Critical Altitude?
Altitude at which full throttle produces maximum allowable power
What is TOGW?
Takeoff Gross Weight
What does the color code red indicate on instrument markings?
Operating limit
What does the color code yellow indicate on instrument markings?
Precautionary or special operating procedure range
What is the maximum never-exceed airspeed (Vne) with power on?
120 KIAS
What is the maximum autorotation airspeed?
100 KIAS
What is the maximum rotor speed during power on operation?
102% (408 RPM)
What is the minimum rotor speed during power off operation?
90% (360 RPM)
What is the maximum engine speed for continuous operation?
102% (2718 RPM)
What is the maximum transient engine speed?
105% (2800 RPM)
What is the maximum cylinder head temperature?
500°F (260°C)
What is the maximum oil temperature?
245°F (118°C)
What is the minimum oil pressure during flight?
55 psi
What is the minimum oil quantity required for takeoff?
7 qt (6.6 liters)
What is the maximum gross weight of the aircraft?
2200 lb (998 kg)
What is the minimum gross weight of the aircraft?
1550 lb (703 kg)
What is the maximum weight per seat including baggage compartment?
300 lb (136 kg)
What is the maximum weight in any baggage compartment?
50 lb (23 kg)
What are the flight and maneuver limitations regarding aerobatic flight?
Aerobatic flight prohibited
What is the maximum operating density altitude?
14,000 feet
What is the maximum operating altitude to allow landing within 5 minutes in case of fire?
9000 feet AGL
What is the minimum crew requirement?
One pilot in the right seat
Is flight in known icing conditions permitted?
No, prohibited
What is required for dispatch regarding the alternator and governor?
Must be operational
Is solo flight allowed from the left seat?
No, solo flight from right seat only
What must be worn by each pilot during flight?
A functioning headset
Fill in the blank: A pushover performed from level flight causes a ______ condition.
low-G
True or False: Flight prohibited with governor selected off.
True
What is the total capacity of the main tank?
115 liters
The main tank’s total capacity includes all the space available for liquid.
What is the usable capacity of the main tank?
112 liters
Usable capacity refers to the amount of liquid that can be effectively used.
What is the total capacity of the auxiliary tank?
65 liters
This is the maximum volume the auxiliary tank can hold.
What is the usable capacity of the auxiliary tank?
64 liters
This indicates how much liquid can actually be utilized from the auxiliary tank.
What is the total capacity when combining both tanks?
180 liters
This is the sum of the total capacities of the main and auxiliary tanks.
What is the usable capacity when combining both tanks?
176 liters
This is the sum of the usable capacities of the main and auxiliary tanks.
What is the airspeed indicator green arc range?
0 to 110 KIAS
KIAS stands for Knots Indicated Airspeed.
What is indicated by the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator?
110 to 120 KIAS
What is the value of the red cross-hatch on the airspeed indicator?
100 KIAS
What does the red line on the airspeed indicator represent?
120 KIAS
What is the lower red line value for the rotor tachometer?
90%
What is the rotor tachometer green arc range?
90 to 108%
What is the upper red line value for the rotor tachometer?
108%
What is the lower red line for the engine tachometer?
101%
What is the green arc range for the engine tachometer?
101 to 102%
What is the upper red line value for the engine tachometer?
102%
What is the lower red line for oil pressure?
25 psi
What is the lower yellow arc range for oil pressure?
25 to 55 psi
What is the green arc range for oil pressure?
55 to 95 psi
What is the upper yellow arc range for oil pressure?
95 to 115 psi
What is the upper red line value for oil pressure?
115 psi
What is the green arc range for oil temperature?
75 to 245°F (24 to 118°C)
What does the red line indicate for oil temperature?
245°F (118°C)
What is the green arc range for cylinder head temperature?
200 to 500°F (93 to 260°C)
What does the red line indicate for cylinder head temperature?
500°F (260°C)