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The Cairns Helicopter School uses the R22 for ab-initio (beginner) training.

Cairns Helicopter School are permitted to operate the following aircraft on their
Air Operators Certificate (AOC):
1. R22
2. R44
3. Hughes 269/300
4. Schweizer 269

 

Weights
Gros
s Weight ... 1,370 lb
Empty Weight Equipped (w/full oil) ... 855 lb
Fuel (19.2 gal) ... 115 lb
Optional Auxiliary Fuel (10.5 gal) ... 63 lb
Passengers and Baggage w/stnd fuel ... 400 lb

Powerplant

Lycoming O-360 Four-Cylinder, Air-Cooled.
Derated to 131 horsepower at 2652 rpm

Performance
Maximum Airspeed (Vne) ... 118 mph (102 kts)
Cruise Airspeed @ 70% Power ... 110 mph (96 kts)
Maximum Range (no reserve) ... Over 200 miles
Maximum Range (w/aux fuel) ... Over 300 miles
Average Fuel Consumption ... 8 to 10 gph
Rate-of-Climb at Sea Level ... Over 1,000 fpm
Rate-of-Climb at 10,000 Feet ... Over 600 fpm
Maximum Operating Altitude ... 14,000 feet
Hover Ceiling IGE @ 1370 GW ... 9,400 feet.




 
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