Airfilm Camera Systems

6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2

Georgetown, CA 95634
Supplement No. AF-R44NM-007

FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
FOR THE NOSE UTILITY MOUNT (AF-R44-1)

ROBINSON HELICOPTER MODEL R44/R44II AND R66

REGISTRATION #: _____________ SERIAL #: ____________

The information in this supplement is FAA approved material and must be

attached to the FAA Approved Robinson R44/R44II and R66 Rotorcraft Flight
Manual when the rotorcraft has been modified by the installation of Airfilm AF-
R44-1 Utility Mount System in accordance with STC SR02660LA
The information contained herein supplements or supersedes the information in
the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual only in those areas listed herein. For
Limitations, Procedures and Performance information not contained in this
Supplement, consult the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.

FAA APPROVED: ____________________________

Manager, Flight Test Branch, ANM-160L
Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
Transport Airplane Directorate

FAA APPROVED DATE: ________________________

Airfilm Camera Systems Supplement for Robinson Helicopter
6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2 Models R44/R44II and R66 RFM
Georgetown, CA 95634 when modified with the
Airfilm Utility Mount System
Supplement No AF-R44NM-007 STC Number SR02660LA

LOG OF PAGES
Rev Pg Date Description FAA Approved
No. No. of Change

N/C All 11/21/17 Initial

Release

Mgr, Flight Test Branch

ANM-160L,
FAA, Los Angeles ACO,
Transport Airplane Directorate

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Airfilm Camera Systems Supplement for Robinson Helicopter
6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2 Models R44/R44II and R66 RFM
Georgetown, CA 95634 when modified with the
Airfilm Utility Mount System
Supplement No AF-R44NM-007 STC Number SR02660LA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................ 2

SECTION 2 – LIMITATIONS ............................................................... 3

OPERATION ................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
AIRSPEED ............................................................................................ 3
PLACARDS........................................................................................... 3
LANDING LIGHT......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.................................... 4

SECTION 4 – NORMAL PROCEDURES ............................................ 5

PREFLIGHT .......................................................................................... 5
SECTION 5 - PERFORMANCE ............................................................ 5

SECTION 6 – WEIGHT & BALANCE................................................. 6

TABLE OF FIGURES

FIGURE ........................................................................................... PAGE

FIGURE 1. R44 NOSE UTILITY MOUNT INSTALLATION ................................ 2

FIGURE 2 UTILITY MOUNT PAYLOAD DEPICTION ....................................... 6

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Airfilm Camera Systems Supplement for Robinson Helicopter
6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2 Models R44/R44II and R66 RFM
Georgetown, CA 95634 when modified with the
Airfilm Utility Mount System
Supplement No AF-R44NM-007 STC Number SR02660LA

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

NOSE UTILITY MOUNT INFORMATION

The Nose Utility Mount (AF-R44-1) attaches to the nose of the

Robinson R44/R44II and R66 helicopter to provide a means for
attaching external payload up to 50 lbs. Typical payloads could
include but are not limited to: cameras, sensors, and searchlights.
The nose utility mount attaches at the position of the landing light
cover located at FS 2.36/WL 42.0/BL 0.0

Searchlight/camera/sensor payloads are attached either direct or

with the use of DT-1-1 and DT-1-11 (dovetail).

The mount is approved for VFR Operations.

Figure 1. R44 Nose Utility Mount installation

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Airfilm Camera Systems Supplement for Robinson Helicopter
6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2 Models R44/R44II and R66 RFM
Georgetown, CA 95634 when modified with the
Airfilm Utility Mount System
Supplement No AF-R44NM-007 STC Number SR02660LA

SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS

AIRSPEED LIMITS

AIRSPEED LIMITS FOR UTILITY MOUNT

• Reduce the published VNE by 10 KIAS with a payload
installed on the Nose Utility Mount having a total frontal area
of 0.7 ft2 or less.
• Reduce the published VNE by 30 KIAS with a payload
installed on the Nose Utility Mount having a total frontal area
of .71 ft2 to 1.5 ft2.
• No airspeed reduction with only the Utility Mount installed.

KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITATIONS

NOSE UTILITY MOUNT LIMITATIONS

The payload limited to a maximum allowable frontal area of 1.5 ft2.

and a weight of 50 lbs.

If the payload obscures the landing light beam, or produces

reflections in the cockpit, and an alternate landing light sources are
not installed or nonfunctional, the aircraft is restricted to day VFR
conditions only.

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Airfilm Camera Systems Supplement for Robinson Helicopter
6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2 Models R44/R44II and R66 RFM
Georgetown, CA 95634 when modified with the
Airfilm Utility Mount System
Supplement No AF-R44NM-007 STC Number SR02660LA

SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS (cont’d)

PLACARDS

In clear view and readable by pilot in flight:

WITH A PAYLOAD INSTALLED ON THE NOSE UTILITY

MOUNT REDUCE THE PUBLISHED VNE BY:
10 KIAS when payload frontal area of .7 ft2 or less.
30 KIAS when payload frontal area of .71 ft2 to 1.5 ft2.

SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

No change from the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.

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Airfilm Camera Systems Supplement for Robinson Helicopter
6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2 Models R44/R44II and R66 RFM
Georgetown, CA 95634 when modified with the
Airfilm Utility Mount System
Supplement No AF-R44NM-007 STC Number SR02660LA

SECTION 4: NORMAL PROCEDURES

DAILY OR PREFLIGHT CHECKS

12a. Nose Utility Mount:

Nose Utility Mount & payload hardware … Check security

Nose Structure around Mount………….Check for signs of

stress, distortion,
fatigue cracking
or other damage

SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE
o Hover Performance – No Change
o Climb Performance – 75 ft/min reduction

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Airfilm Camera Systems Supplement for Robinson Helicopter
6245 Aerodrome Way, Hangar #2 Models R44/R44II and R66 RFM
Georgetown, CA 95634 when modified with the
Airfilm Utility Mount System
Supplement No AF-R44NM-007 STC Number SR02660LA

SECTION 6: WEIGHT & BALANCE

The Nose Mount payload CG Locations are:
Weight STATION BL
DESCRIPTION
(lbs) (in) (in)
Nose Utility Mount Use Actual
2.36 0.0
Payload (50 Max) Payload
DT-1-1 Dovetail
2.4 2.36 0.0
(Optional)
The maximum weight of an external payload on the nose mount is
50 pounds.

Figure 2 Utility Mount Payload Depiction

CAUTION
The longitudinal CG can be easily exceeded with a nose mounted
payload attached. Check weight & balance prior to each flight

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