What is the difference between R44 Raven 1 and Raven 2?
Passenger and baggage capacity with a full 49 gallons of fuel is a remarkable 700 pounds in my stripped R44 Raven I, which has an empty weight of 1430 lbs. The Raven II offers another 50 lbs. of payload, but most owners use that up with options such as air conditioning and pop-out floats.
How many Robinson R44 helicopters have crashed?
Model R44 – 561 R44 accidents; 203 of those incidents were fatal; 405 people have died. Model R66 – 40 R66 accidents; 18 of those incidents were fatal; 39 people have died.
Is the R44 a good helicopter?
The R44 retains that title to this day, partly due to its being one of the cheapest helicopters on the market. But cheap mass-production comes at a cost. On top of being the best-selling civilian helicopter in the world, the R44 is also the most lethal.
What engine is in a Robinson R44?
Lycoming O-540Robinson R44 / Engine type
What is the range of a Robinson R44?
348 miRobinson R44 / Range
What do you need to know about a R44 helicopter?
This section includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards required for safe operation of the helicopter, its engine, and other standard systems. This helicopter is approved as a normal category rotorcraft under FAA Type Certificate No. H11NM as Model R44 in the serial number range 0002 to 9999.
What kind of control system does a R44 II have?
ROBINSON MODEL R44 II SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION ROBINSON MODEL R44 II SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION REVISED: 21 FEB 2014 7-4 FLIGHT CONTROLS Dual controls are standard equipment and all primary controls are actuated through push-pull tubes and bellcranks.
What is the recommended airspeed for the R44 II?
ROBINSON MODEL R44 II SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES FAA APPROVED: 10 JUL 2012 4-11 ROBINSON MODEL R44 II SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES FAA APPROVED: 21 OCT 2016 4-12 DESCENT, APPROACH, AND LANDING 1. Reduce power with collective as desired. Observe airspeed limits. Maximum recommended airspeed is 110 KIAS except in smooth air. CAUTION
Is the R44 II avionics supplement FAA approved?
FAA APPROVED R44 II PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK OPTIONAL AVIONICS SUPPLEMENT This supplement must be included in the FAA-approved Pilot’s Operating Handbook when certain factory-supplied optional avionics are installed. Information contained herein supplements or supersedes the basic manual only in those areas listed in this supplement.