How much does it cost to overhaul a Robinson helicopter?

BASIC OVERHAUL PRICE FOR All R22 Models $130,400 + upgrades This includes fuel bladder tanks, upgrade parts, and labor.

How long does an R44 overhaul take?

First was timing: it could take up to six months. Second was expense: factory overhauls usually cost a lot more than their estimates because any part that is even slightly damaged is replaced — and if it isn’t part of the kit, it’s added to the bill.

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.

What is an overhaul on a helicopter?

Put more generically, ‘Overhaul’ means returning an aviation article back to like-new condition by disassembling it, repairing or replacing out-of-specification parts with in-spec parts, reassembling the article, testing it and returning it to service.

How fast is a Robinson R44 helicopter?

Specifications & Dimensions

Raven II
Auxiliary Fuel (17.0 gal) 102 lb (46 kg)
Pilot, Passengers, and Baggage (with standard fuel) 818 lb (371 kg)
Cruise Speed at Maximum Gross Weight up to 109 kts (202 km/h)
Maximum Range (no reserve) approx 300 nm (550 km)

How long does a R44 last for?

Each R44 comes blessed with 2200 hours OR 12 years so that means they all time out either after 12 years (let’s call this case “under-utilised”) or 2200 hours (let’s call this case “over-utilised”).

How high can a Robinson R22 fly?

Specifications & Dimensions

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Maximum Range (no reserve) approx 250 nm (460 km)
Hover Ceiling IGE at 1370 lb 9400 ft
Hover Ceiling OGE at 1300 lb 8000 ft
Maximum Operating Altitude 14,000 ft

How many miles can a R22 fly?

The Robinson R22 has a range of 250 miles, the Bell 206 has a range of 385 miles, and the MIL MI-26, with its fuel tank capacity that is 100x greater than the R22, has a maximum range of 497 miles. Such a large difference is explained by the type of helicopter and its purpose.

What is overhaul shop in aviation?

We test, repair, modify and overhaul a range of aircraft components in our state-of-the-art workshops. This includes avionics, airframe, cabin furnishings, structures, non-destructive testing (NDT), battery and oxygen charging.

What is an aircraft overhaul?

Overhauled. Describes an airframe, aircraft engine , propeller, appliance, or component part using methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator, which has undergone the following: (1) Has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired when necessary, and reassembled to the extent possible.

Are Robinson R44 helicopters safe?

Federal records show that 68 people have died in 39 separate crashes involving the Robinson R44 helicopter since Jan. 1, 2012. WFAA identified the victims of the March 25 crash as instructor Lora Trout and student Ty Wallis, who were on their second training trip.