Overview
This is a theoretical course in the general maintenance and repair of the R22 and R44 helicopters. A thorough review and explanation of the R22 and R44 Maintenance Manual and the Lycoming Engine Manual is provided with emphasis on routine maintenance and repair, and will be gone through page by page.
Language
Courses are taught in English only with a maximum of 10 students. Those not fluent in the English language must arrange for an interpreter.
Duration
The course is five and a half days commencing Monday at 08:30am and ends Saturday at 12:00am.
Instruction commences promptly at 08:30am each morning and ends at approximately 17:30 to 18:00pm each day. It is recommended that students should arrive at least 15 minutes early each morning.
Location
The course is run from an airfield in Northamptonshire:
Sloane Helicopters Ltd facility at Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN60BN.
However, this course is also available outside of the UK. Please contact us for details.
Syllabus
| Subject | Helicopter Piston B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Robinson R22& R44 series via walk around |
Not applicable Visual orientation |
|
| General aircraft (dimensions/weights, mtow etc) | General | |
| Time limits/components maintenance checks | Life limited | |
| Leveling & weighing | General | |
| Towing | General | |
| Parking/mooring | General | |
| Servicing | General | |
| Standard practices | General | |
| B1 module – safety items/avionics interface | Electrical & avionics | |
| Zonal & station id systems Level 1 | Level 1 | General |
| Ice & rain protection Level 3 Engine monitoring & ground operation |
Level 3 | Inspection |
| Transmissions Main rotor Tail rotor/rotor drive |
Level 3 | Inspection |
| Transmissions Main rotor Tail rotor/rotor drive Engine performance |
Level 3 | Airworthiness limitations |
| Subject | Helicopter Piston B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe structure | Level 3 | Airframe |
| Landing gear | Level 3 | Landing gear |
Engine performance Continues on Day 3 |
Level 3 | Power plant |
| Subject | Helicopter Piston B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
Continued from Day 2 Engine performanceEngine construction Carburettors Starting & ignition systems Induction, exhaust and cooling systems Power plant installation Engine storage & preservation |
Level 3 | Power plant |
| Transmissions | Level 3 | Drive train |
| Rotor flight control Flight controls Hydraulic controls |
Level 3 | Flight controls |
| Subject | Helicopter Piston B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
| Main rotor, tail Rotor Drive |
Level 3 | Rotor system |
| Blade tracking & vibration analysis | Level 3 | Rigging tracking & balancing |
| Air supply Air conditioning |
Level 3 | Heating & ventilation |
Fuel systems Continues on Day 5 |
Fuel systems |
| Subject | Helicopter Piston B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
Continued from Day 4 Fuel systems |
Fuel systems | |
| instruments systems Electrical power Fire protection Lights Avionics |
Level 3 | Electrical & avionics |
Equipment & furnishing |
Level 3 | Furnishing |
