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R22 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL

RTR 061 FAA APPROVED IN NORMAL CATEGORY BASED ON FAR 27 AND FAR 21. THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY FAR 27 AND FAR 21 AND MUST BE CARRIED IN THE HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES.

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION , WESTERN REGION

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ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO. TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA

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CoverLog of Pages

Section 2Limitations

Section 3EmergencyProcedures

Section 4NormalProcedures

Section 5Performance

Section 9Supplements

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Section 1General

Section 6Weight andBalance

Section 7SystemsDescription

Section 8Handling andMaintenance

Section 10Safety Tips

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SECTION 2LIMITATIONS

FAA APPROVED: 15 FEB 2013 2-7

KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITATIONS

VFR day is approved.

VFR operation at night is permitted only when landing, navigation, instrument, and anti-collision lights are opera-tional. Orientation during night flight must be maintained by visual reference to ground objects illuminated solely by lights on the ground or adequate celestial illumination.

NOTE

There may be additional requirements in countries outside the United States.

FUEL LIMITATIONS

APPROVED FUEL GRADES

80/87 grade aviation fuelO-320-A2B and -A2C engines only (Standard R22)

91/96 grade aviation fuelAll engines

100LL grade aviation fuelAll engines

100/130 grade aviation fuelO-320-B2C and O-360-J2A engines (HP, Alpha, Beta, and Beta II)

FUEL CAPACITY

Total CapacityUS gallons (liters)

Usable CapacityUS gallons (liters)

Tanks with bladders:Main tank 18.3 (69) 16.9 (64)Auxiliary tank 9.7 (37) 9.4 (36)Combined capacity 28.0 (106) 26.3 (100)

Tanks without bladders:Main tank 19.8 (75) 19.2 (73)Auxiliary tank 10.9 (41) 10.5 (40)Combined capacity 30.7 (116) 29.7 (112)

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PLACARDS (cont’d)

Near main fuel tank filler cap:

Standard R22 (O-320-A2B or -A2C Engine)

FUEL80/87 MIN GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE

All other R22s (O-320-B2C or O-360-J2A Engine)

FUEL100 OCT MIN GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE

or

FUEL91/96 MIN GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE

Near aux fuel tank filler cap:

AUX FUEL100 OCT MIN GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE

or

AUX FUEL91/96 MIN GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE

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PLACARDS (cont’d)

Near shut-off valve:

FUELON OFF

Near main tank fuel gage:

For bladder-style tank

16.9 US GAL

For aluminum (non-bladder) tank

19.2 US GAL

Near aux tank fuel gage:

For bladder-style tank

AUX 9.4 US GAL

For aluminum (non-bladder) tank

AUX 10.5 US GAL

In clear view of both occupants:

NO SMOKING

In clear view of pilot (Alpha, Beta, and Beta II with aft battery installations):

MINIMUM SOLO PILOT WEIGHT 130 LB(135 LB WITH FULL AUX FUEL)

In clear view of pilot:

THIS ROTORCRAFT APPROVED FORDAY AND NIGHT VFR OPERATIONS

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PLACARDS (cont’d)

On left-hand cyclic:

SOLO FROM RIGHT SEAT ONLY

In clear view of pilot:

LOW-G PUSHOVERS PROHIBITED

Inside each baggage compartment:

CAUTION

DO NOT EXCEED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:•COMPARTMENT CAPACITY: 50 LB MAX•COMBINED SEAT PLUS COMPARTMENT: 240 LB MAX•ROTORCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT LIMITSEE ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

On carburetor air temperature gage:

CAUTION

BELOW 18 IN. MP, IGNORE GAGE & APPLY FULL CARB HEAT

Near heater push-pull control when heater is installed:

IN CASE OF ENGINE FIREPUSH HEATER CONTROL TO OFF

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SECTION 3EMERGENCY PROCEDURES


WARNING/CAUTION LIGHTS (cont’d)

LOWFUEL

Indicates approximately one gallon of usable fuel remaining for all-aluminum fuel tanks or 1.5 gallons for bladder-style tanks. The engine will run out of fuel after approximately five minutes at cruise power for aircraft with all-aluminum tanks or ten minutes with bladder-style tanks.

CAUTION

Do not use low fuel caution light as a working indication of fuel quantity.

CLUTCH Indicates clutch actuator circuit is on, either engaging or disengaging clutch. When switch is in the ENGAGE position, light stays on until belts are properly tensioned. Never take off before light goes out.

NOTE

Clutch light may come on momentarily during run-up or during flight to retension belts as they warm-up and stretch slightly. This is normal. If, however, the light flickers or comes on in flight and does not go out within 10 seconds, pull CLUTCH circuit breaker and land as soon as practical. Reduce power and land immediately if there are other indications of drive system failure (be prepared to enter autorotation). Inspect drive system for a possible malfunction.

ALT Indicates low voltage and possible alternator failure. Turn off nonessential electrical equipment and switch ALT off and back on after one second to reset overvoltage relay. If light stays on, land as soon as practical. Continued flight without functioning alternator can result in loss of electronic tachometer, producing a hazardous flight condition.

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SECTION 4NORMAL PROCEDURES


DAILY OR PREFLIGHT CHECKS (cont’d)

1. Cowl DoorMaster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OnOil pressure and alternator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OnWarning light test switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . Push to testFuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check gagesMaster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OffAux fuel tank quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheckFuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TightAux fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksFuel lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksFuel tank sump drain(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SampleGearbox oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full, no leaksRotor brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Actuation normalFlex coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracks, nuts tightYoke flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracksGearbox Telatemp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NormalSprag clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksStatic source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ClearControl rod ends . . . . . . . . . . . . Free without loosenessSteel tube frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracksAll fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TightTail rotor control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No interferenceCowl door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Latched

2. Engine Right SideCarb air ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecureCarb heat scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecureEngine sheet metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracksElectrical terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TightFuel line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksOil cooler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheckOil lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaks or chafingExhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracksEngine general condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheckV-belt condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheckV-belt slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheckSprag clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksUpper bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksTelatemp - upper bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal

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SECTION 4NORMAL PROCEDURES


DAILY OR PREFLIGHT CHECKS (cont’d)

7. Engine Left SideEngine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 qtOil filter (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secure, no leaksFuel lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksGascolator drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SampleThrottle linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OperableBattery and relay (if located there) . . . . . . . . . . . SecureAlternator belt tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheckSteel tube frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracksEngine sheet metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracksExhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No cracksEngine general condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check

8. Main Fuel TankQuantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheckFiller cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TightLeakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NoneSump drain (non-bladder tank) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample

9. Main RotorCAUTION

Do not pull rotor blades down as damage may occur. To lower one blade, push opposite blade up.

Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clean and no damage/cracks

CAUTION

Verify erosion on lower surface of blades has not exposed skin-to-spar bond line. Reference Rotor Systems description in Section 7.

Pitch change boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No leaksMain hinge bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cotter pins installedAll rod ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free without loosenessPitch link jam nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TightPitch link safety wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecureAll fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TightSwashplate scissors . . . . . . . . . No excessive looseness

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SECTION 7SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

REVISED: 15 FEB 2013 7-8

FUEL SYSTEMThe fuel system is gravity-flow (no fuel pumps) and includes a main tank, an optional auxiliary tank, a shut-off valve in the cabin behind the left seat, and a strainer (gascolator). Fuel tanks on later aircraft have flexible bladders in aluminum enclosures while earlier aircraft use all-aluminum tanks. Fuel tank air vents are located inside the mast fairing.

Plunger-style drain valves are provided on the gascolator and for each fuel tank sump. The gascolator is located on the lower left side of the firewall. The drain valves for the auxiliary tank and bladder-style main tank are located inside the cowl door below the auxiliary tank. Plastic tubes attached to the valves allow fuel to be drained overboard. Fuel samples are taken by pushing on the plunger(s). For all-aluminum main tanks, the drain is located on the left side of the fuselage and is opened by pushing in on the plastic tube. Fuel should be sampled from all three locations prior to the first flight of the day and after refueling to verify no contamination and correct grade.

The fuel gages are electrically operated by float-type transmitters in the tanks. When the gages read E, the tanks are empty except for a small quantity of unusable fuel. The low-fuel caution light is actuated by a separate electric sender located on the bottom of the main tank.

The auxiliary tank is interconnected with the main tank and is located somewhat higher so it will empty while fuel still remains in the main tank. One shut-off valve controls the flow from both tanks to the engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA 14-volt electrical system which includes an alternator, voltage controller, battery relay, and a 12-volt battery is standard. The voltage controller is located on the right side of the vertical firewall. The battery is located either in the left side of the engine compartment or beneath the instrument console.

Various switches are located on the console and the circuit breakers are on the ledge just forward of the left seat. Breakers are marked to indicate function and amperage and are of the push-to-reset type. If a circuit breaker trips, wait a few seconds for it to cool before resetting.

SAFETY NOTICES

The following safety notices have been issued by Robinson Helicopter Company as a result of various accidents and incidents. Studying the mistakes made by other pilots will help you avoid making the same errors. Safety Notices are available on the Robinson Helicopter Company website: www.robinsonheli.com.

SAFETY NOTICE TITLE

SN-1 Inadvertent Actuation of Mixture Control in FlightSN-9 Many Accidents Involve Dynamic RolloverSN-10 Fatal Accidents Caused by Low RPM Rotor StallSN-11 Low-G Pushovers - Extremely DangerousSN-13 Do Not Attach Items to the SkidsSN-15 Fuel Exhaustion Can Be FatalSN-16 Power Lines Are DeadlySN-17 Never Exit Helicopter with Engine Running

Hold Controls When Boarding PassengersNever Land in Tall Dry Grass

SN-18 Loss of Visibility Can Be FatalOverconfidence Prevails in Accidents

SN-19 Flying Low Over Water is Very HazardousSN-20 Beware of Demonstration or Initial Training FlightsSN-22 Always Reduce Rate-of-Descent Before Reducing

AirspeedSN-23 Walking into Tail Rotor Can Be FatalSN-24 Low RPM Rotor Stall Can Be FatalSN-25 Carburetor IceSN-26 Night Flight Plus Bad Weather Can Be DeadlySN-27 Surprise Throttle Chops Can Be DeadlySN-28 Listen for Impending Bearing Failure

Clutch Light WarningSN-29 Airplane Pilots High Risk When Flying HelicoptersSN-30 Loose Objects Can Be FatalSN-31 Governor Can Mask Carb IceSN-32 High Winds or TurbulenceSN-33 Drive Belt SlackSN-34 Aerial Survey and Photo Flights - Very High RiskSN-35 Flying Near Broadcast TowersSN-36 Overspeeds During LiftoffSN-37 Exceeding Approved Limitations Can Be FatalSN-38 Practice Autorotations Cause Many Training

AccidentsSN-39 Unusual Vibration Can Indicate a Main Rotor Blade

CrackSN-40 Post-Crash FiresSN-41 Pilot DistractionsSN-42 Unanticipated Yaw

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SECTION 10SAFETY TIPS

REVISED: 3 JUL 2013 10-4

Safety Notice SN-32Issued: March 1998 Revised: May 2013

HIGH WINDS OR TURBULENCE

A pilot’s improper application of control inputs in response to high winds or turbulence can increase the likelihood of a mast bumping accident. The following procedures are recommended:

1. If turbulence is expected, reduce power and use a slower than normal cruise speed. Mast bumping is less likely at lower airspeeds.

2. If significant turbulence is encountered, reduce airspeed to 60 - 70 knots.

3. Tighten seat belt and firmly rest right forearm on right leg to prevent unintentional control inputs.

4. Do not overcontrol. Allow aircraft to go with the turbulence, then restore level flight with smooth, gentle control inputs. Momentary airspeed, heading, altitude, and RPM excursions are to be expected.

5. Avoid flying on the downwind side of hills, ridges, or tall buildings where the turbulence will likely be most severe.

The helicopter is more susceptible to turbulence at light weight. Use caution when flying solo or lightly loaded.

Safety Notice SN-33Issued: March 1998 Revised: July 2013

DRIVE BELT SLACK

R22 and R44 drive belts must have the proper slack prior to engine start. Belts which are too loose may jump out of their sheave grooves during engine start while clutch is engaging.

1. During preflight, with clutch disengaged, press in on belts with fingers just above fan scroll. Verify belts deflect approximately 1½ inches (4 cm). If belts are significantly looser than this, have actuator adjusted prior to engine start.

2. After engine start, engage clutch and verify rotor turns within 5 seconds. If rotor does not turn within 5 seconds, shut down and have actuator adjusted prior to flight.

New drive belts may be tight and cause the rotor to turn during engine start. This places unnecessary strain on the starter and drive system. If necessary, stretch new belts as follows:

1. During shutdown, do not disengage clutch.

2. After battery switch is off, put clutch switch in DISENGAGE position. If the clutch switch is left in ENGAGE position, the tachometers still draw power and can drain the battery.

3. Switch battery on and allow clutch to disengage during next preflight.

INTENTIONALLY BLANK

Safety Notice SN-40Issued: July 2006 Rev: May 2013

POST-CRASH FIRES

There have been a number of cases where helicopter or light plane occupants were severely burned by fire following an accident. Fire-retardant Nomex flight apparel reduces the likelihood of severe burns. Military, law-enforcement, medical, and other organizations often require Nomex apparel for every flight. Pilots should consider the benefits of fire-retardant clothing and brief or equip all occupants accordingly.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Safety Notice SN-41Issued: May 2013

PILOT DISTRACTIONS

Distractions in the cabin have caused pilots to lose control of the helicopter. Reading charts, programming avionics, or attending to passengers are some common distractions. During flight, it is important to keep eyes focused outside and minimize distractions to avoid an accident. Any avionics programming that takes more than a few seconds should be done while on the ground.

When hovering, keep both hands on the controls. If tuning a radio or other task is required, first land and reduce collective pitch. When dealing with distractions in forward flight, reduce power, slow down, and frequently look outside to verify straight and level flight.

Occasionally, pilots neglect to latch a door before taking off. Never attempt to latch a door while hovering or in flight. It is safer to land before closing a door.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Safety Notice SN-42Issued: May 2013

UNANTICIPATED YAW

A pilot’s failure to apply proper pedal inputs in response to strong or gusty winds during hover or low-speed flight may result in an unanticipated yaw. Some pilots mistakenly attribute this yaw to loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), implying that the tail rotor stalled or was unable to provide adequate thrust. Tail rotors on Robinson helicopters are designed to have more authority than many other helicopters and are unlikely to experience LTE.

To avoid unanticipated yaw, pilots should be aware of conditions (a left crosswind, for example) that may require large or rapid pedal inputs. Practicing slow, steady-rate hovering pedal turns will help maintain proficiency in controlling yaw. Hover training with a qualified instructor in varying wind conditions may also be helpful.

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