Robinson R22
Note: This does not serve as a replacement for a POH. The information below is for informational purposes only. You must always reference your aircraft's POH to determine how to operate it safely.
You can download the Robinson R22 POH here.
General
- Dimensions: 76"W x 107"H x 345"L
- Rotor diameter: 25 feet
- 2 blade, semi-rigid, underslung, teetering main rotor system. Driven by V-belts.
- Engine R22 Beta - O-320 - 160 BHP
- Engine R22 Beta II - O-360 - 145 BHP
Airspeeds
- Vne: 102 KIAS
- Vy: 53 KIAS
- Takeoff / climb: 60 KIAS
- Max range: 83 KIAS
- Autorotation airspeed: 65 KIAS (70 if lost tail rotor)
- Max Glide: 75 KIAS / 90% rotor RPM
Engine Limits
- Power-on Rotor RPM: 97-104% (O320) / 101-104% (O360)
- Power-off Rotor RPM: 90-110%
- Oil quantity: 4-6 quarts
- Oil max temp: 245F
- CHF max temp: 500F (yikes!)
Electrical
- 14V
- 60 amp alternator
- With Master and ALT switches off, tach receives power through bypass if Clutch engaged
Weight Limits
- Max gross weight: 1300 (Beta) / 1370 (Beta II)
- Min gross weight: 920 lb
- Max per seat: 240 lb
- Max baggage: 50lb
- Min solo pilot + bags: 130 lb
Operational Limits
- Max operating density altitude: 14,000 feet
- Solo only from right seat
- Low-G pushovers prohibited
- VFR day and night only
- Clutch light 10 seconds max (if longer, pull breaker and land)
Fuel Limits
- Main fuel tank: 19.8 (19.2 usable)
- Aux fuel tank: 10.9 (10.5 usable)
Sub-200 Hour Pilot Limits
- Surface winds <= 25 knots
- Surface wind gust spread <= 15 knots
- No flight in moderate or greater turbulence
Carb Heat
- On below 18" manifold pressure
- On between -4-30C (25-86F)
- On to keep out of yellow arc on gage