| General Information |
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| The Robinson R22 is a two seat, day VFR Helicopter. The minimum flight crew shall consist of one pilot who shall operate the helicopter from the right-hand crew seat.
Flight in Icing Conditions
The R22 helicopter is not approved for flight in Airframe Icing Conditions.
- The R22 is particularly susceptible to carburettor icing in certain conditions. Pilots are advised to read fully the Flight Manual and all the safety notices at the back of the Flight Manual that refer to carburettor icing.
- The R22 is particularly susceptible to low rotor RPM/main blade striking fuselage type accidents. Pilots are advised to read fully the Flight Manual and all the safety notices at the back of the Flight Manual that are relevant to this subject
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| Weights |
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| Gross Weight |
1,370 lb |
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Empty Weight Equipped (w/full oil) |
855 lb |
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Fuel (19.2 gal) |
115 lb |
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Optional Auxiliary Fuel (10.5 gal) |
63 lb |
| Passengers and Baggage w/stnd
fuel |
400 lb |
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Powerplant |
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| Lycoming O-360 Four-Cylinder, Air-Cooled |
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| Derated to 131 horsepower at 2652 rpm |
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| Performance |
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| Maximum Airspeed (Vne) |
up to
118 mph (102 kts) |
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Cruise Airspeed @ 70% Power |
110 mph (96 kts) |
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Maximum Range (no reserve) |
Over 200 miles |
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Maximum Range (w/aux fuel) |
Over 300 miles |
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Average Fuel Consumption |
8 to 10 gph |
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Rate-of-Climb at Sea Level |
Over 1,000 fpm |
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Rate-of-Climb at 10,000 Feet |
Over 600 fpm |
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Maximum Operating Altitude |
14,000 feet |
| Hover Ceiling IGE @ 1370 GW |
9,400 feet |
