How far can a Robinson R44 fly?
251 nautical miles
Robinson R44 Raven I and II Combined Weight with full fuel: 700 pounds. Cruise Speed: average 113 knots. Range of Flight: maximum 251 nautical miles on a tank of gas. Altitude: 4,500 feet maximum.
What is an R44 aircraft?
The R44 is a single-engined helicopter with a semi-rigid two-bladed main rotor, a two-bladed tail rotor and a skid landing gear. It has an enclosed cabin with two rows of side-by-side seating for a pilot and three passengers.
Is R44 safe?
On top of being the best-selling civilian helicopter in the world, the R44 is also the most lethal. Between 2006 and 2016, Robinson R44s alone were involved in 42 deadly helicopter crashes.
What are Robinson R44 used for?
The Robinson R44 Raven II Police Helicopter is part of the series of R44 helicopters produced by Robinson Helicopter Company. The Raven II Police serves law enforcement agencies as a reliable and affordable platform, delivering high performance.
Are Robinson R44 helicopters safe?
The R44 has been involved in crashes that caused 369 fatalities since 2001, according to NTSB data reviewed by KERA. A federal regulation that applies to the 4-seat R44 and the smaller R22 model requires pilots and pilot instructors to have specific “abnormal and emergency procedures flight training.”
How many R44 helicopters have crashed?
The model of helicopter that crashed in Rowlett last month — killing a flight instructor and her student — has been involved in almost 40 fatal crashes in the past decade. Federal records show that 68 people have died in 39 separate crashes involving the Robinson R44 helicopter since Jan.
How much does it cost to overhaul a R44?
R44 Raven Overhaul Cost
| Overhaul Kit: | $144,500k |
|---|---|
| Engine Overhaul: | $25,000 |
| Engine Buildup Kit: | $4,600 |
| Overhaul Labor: | $16,500 |
| Total: | $190,600 |
How much does it cost to overhaul a Robinson R44?
How much weight can a R44 carry?
Our Robinson R44 can carry a party of 3 with a combined weight of around 42st / 267kg depending on where they sit. There is a seat weight limit of 21st / 136kg and it is unlikely that anyone weighing over 15st can occupy the front seat if 3 are flying.
What is the TBO for Robinson helicopters?
Time-Between-Overhaul (TBO) Properly maintained, the R44 has an approved engine and airframe TBO of 2200 hours or 12 years. All life-limited components have approved service lives of at least 2200 hours or 12 years.