Test your heli knowledge – The Robinson R66

See how much you know about the R66, Robinson’s turbine model.

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#1. What is the rated maximum continuous power output of the Robinson R66's Rolls-Royce RR300 engine?

300 shp

300 shp

270 shp

270 shp

250 shp

250 shp

#2. What type of lubrication system does the Robinson R66 employ for its engine?

Wet sump

Wet sump

Dry sump

Dry sump

Semi-wet sump

Semi-wet sump

#3. What is the main advantage of the Robinson R66’s free turbine engine design?

Increased fuel efficiency at high altitudes

Increased fuel efficiency at high altitudes

Reduced maintenance due to no direct connection between the power turbine and the compressor

Reduced maintenance due to no direct connection between the power turbine and the compressor

Enhanced performance in cold weather conditions

Enhanced performance in cold weather conditions

#4. What is the primary function of the R66's engine-mounted accessory gearbox?

To provide power to the main rotor system

To provide power to the main rotor system

To drive the helicopter's hydraulic pump and electrical generator

To drive the helicopter's hydraulic pump and electrical generator

To manage the aircraft's avionics systems

To manage the aircraft's avionics systems

#5. How often should the magnetic chip detector be inspected according to the R66 maintenance schedule?

Every 100 flight hours

Every 100 flight hours

Every 50 flight hours

Every 50 flight hours

Every 25 flight hours

Every 25 flight hours

#6. What is the maximum permissible main rotor speed (Nr) during autorotation for the Robinson R66?

110% of the normal operating range

110% of the normal operating range

105% of the normal operating range

105% of the normal operating range

102% of the normal operating range

102% of the normal operating range

#7. What type of fuel control unit is used in the Robinson R66's engine?

Hydromechanical

Hydromechanical

FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)

FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)

Electronic fuel injection

Electronic fuel injection

#8. What is the purpose of the Robinson R66's torque monitoring system?

To prevent overloading of the main rotor gearbox

To prevent overloading of the main rotor gearbox

To ensure optimal fuel consumption

To ensure optimal fuel consumption

To monitor the power output of the engine

To monitor the power output of the engine

#9. What procedure must be followed if the main rotor blade pitch control links are found to have excessive play?

Adjust the control links immediately

Adjust the control links immediately

Replace the control links

Replace the control links

Apply lubrication and monitor during the next flight

Apply lubrication and monitor during the next flight

#10. What is the recommended procedure for checking the Robinson R66's tail rotor gearbox oil level?

Check immediately after engine shutdown

Check immediately after engine shutdown

Check before the first flight of the day

Check before the first flight of the day

Check after the helicopter has been stationary for at least 30 minutes

Check after the helicopter has been stationary for at least 30 minutes

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