r44 sl37 PDF
r44 sl37 PDF
r44 sl37 PDF
BACKGROUND: RHC has developed a new main rotor blade, p/n C016-7, which
incorporates an aluminum skin for better dent protection and corrosion resistance at
the blade tip. The C016-7 blade is part of the C005-12 blade & spindle assembly, and
a matched pair may be installed on any fuel-injected R44 II. Installing matched C016-7
blades on carbureted R44 helicopters, however, requires verifying certain components
are installed or retrofitted.
COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE:
Refer to R44 Illustrated Parts Catalog Figure 67-61 dated JAN 2014. Prior to installing
p/n C016-7 main rotor blades on a carbureted R44, verify the helicopter has:
1. hydraulic flight controls. R44s with manual flight controls (electric-trim) must be
upgraded to hydraulic controls; contact RHC Technical Support for details.
2. C792-4 dual tachometer (101-102% engine rpm green arc; or C792-4R overhaul
exchange).
3. C006-5, -6, -7, or -8 main rotor gearbox (or C006-6R overhaul exchange), or C006-
3 or -4 main rotor gearbox with B900-5 or -9 modification (if modified, a separate
B900-5 or -9 data plate will be adjacent to the C006 data plate).
4. lower C204-2 arm (steel, 2.52 inches long), connecting gearbox mast to lower fork
assy with NAS1305-31 or NAS6605-31 bolts.
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8. upper C204-3 arm (steel, 2.87 inches long), connecting upper fork assy to main-
rotor-shaft yoke assemblies with NAS1305-31 or NAS6605-31 bolts.
10. two C157-3 pitch horns, 16-hole flange (included with C005-12 blade & spindle
assemblies or C005-12R overhaul exchange).
COST:
For replacement C005-12 blade & spindle assemblies, see R44 Service Letter SL-49.