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About this aircraft

The Robinson R44 is the world’s best-selling piston helicopter, flown as an Astro, Raven I, Raven II, float-equipped Clipper and two-seat Cadet. Carburetted and fuel-injected models handle differently on start, carb heat and power management, and every operator adds their own hover and shutdown flows. Build a generic R44 checklist with sections for rotor engagement, hover checks and autorotation, then edit it to your machine.

Works for every Robinson R44 Raven variant

Covers R44 Astro, Raven I, Raven II, Clipper (floats) and R44 Cadet.

Robinson R44 Raven specifications
SpecRaven II
EngineLycoming IO-540, 245 hp (205 hp continuous)
Cruise Speed109 KTAS
Max Speed130 KTAS
Range300 nm
Service Ceiling14,000 ft
Rate of Climb1,000 fpm
Max Takeoff Weight2,500 lbs
Seats4
Rotor Diameter33 ft

Reference figures for one common variant only. Numbers vary by model year, engine, STCs and equipment — always use your own POH/AFM.

What's in a Robinson R44 Raven checklist

Example items per phase of flight. Every line is editable — add, remove or reorder to match your aircraft and your school's SOPs.

Preflight

  • Main rotor blades — CONDITION CHECK
  • Tail rotor — CHECK
  • Oil level — CHECK

Before Start

  • Clutch light — ON
  • Throttle — CLOSED
  • Mixture — RICH

Rotor Engagement

  • Clutch — ENGAGE (monitor RPM buildup)
  • Throttle — SLOWLY INCREASE
  • Governor — ON

Hover Check

  • Instruments — GREEN
  • Controls — RESPONSIVE
  • Power margin — CHECK

Emergency — Autorotation

  • Collective — FULL DOWN immediately
  • Airspeed — 65 KIAS
  • Pedals — COORDINATE

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I customize the Robinson R44 Raven checklist?

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What formats are available?

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Is this based on the official POH?

Community checklists are contributed by pilots. Always verify against your aircraft's POH/AFM.

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