ATP Practical Test Prep R44 Raven 2 - Introduction - FAA ATP Helicopter Practical Test Standards (September 2016) Notes

Sep 27, 2026

Rough notes and memory aids for the FAA ATP Helicopter Practical Test Standards current as of September 2016, tailored specifically to the R44 Raven 2. The material focuses on preflight preparation task areas, emphasizing equipment examination knowledge, appropriate terminology, and normal and emergency procedures. It includes concise system-specific reminders for the airframe landing gear, Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 powerplant, fuel, oil, hydraulic, electrical, environmental systems, and avionics/communications checks.

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Introduction

I. Preflight Preparation

A. Task: Equipment Examination

References

Knowledge and terminology (skid-type landing gear)

Knowledge and terminology (Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5)

Knowledge and terminology (fuel system)

Knowledge and terminology (oil system)

Knowledge and terminology (hydraulic system)

Knowledge and terminology (electrical system)

Knowledge and terminology (environmental systems)

Knowledge and terminology (avionics and communications)

ATP Practical Test Prep R44 Raven 2 [www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com](www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com) Introduction These are my rough notes/memory aids for the applicable Areas of Operation from the FAA ATP Helicopter Practical Test Standards as of September 2016 R44 Raven 2 specific notes added. I didn’t fully proof-read the notes before sharing, so let me know of any issues/errors etc. Good luck! I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION A . TASK: EQUIPMENT EXAMINATION REFERENCES: Part 61; Pilot's Operating Handbook, RFM. 1. Knowledge appropriate to the helicopter; of systems/components; normal and emergency procedures; and uses the correct terminology for the following— a. Skid-type landing gear ■ Impacts absorbed elastically until cross tube yields (limit is 30” tail skid clearance) ■ Abrasion-resistant wear shoes (minimum 0.06” or 1.5 mm) ■ Can fly with or without aerodynamic fairings b. Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 Powerplant ■ 6 cylinder, horizontally-opposed, overhead-valve, air-cooled, fuel-injected with wet sump oil system. ■ Starter, alternator, shielded ignition, two magnetos, muffler, 2 oil coolers & induction air filter ■ Direct drive squirrel cage cooling fan cools cylinders & oil coolers ■ Induction air via opening in side of fuselage with radial-flow air filter & spring-loaded blockage bypass (unfiltered from inside engine bay-expect some power loss) ■ RPM governor actve above 80% engine RPM-may not prevent over/under speed, especially at high DA or aggressive maneuvers. Switch on collective to disable. ■ Correlator has overtravel spring (detent) to disable ■ Throttle, correlator & governor less effective (and may be wide open) above 6,000’ -slow & smooth ■ MCP 205 BHP, 5 min TOP 245 BHP c. Fuel system ■ Main (29.5 usable) and auxiliary ( 17 gal usable) bladdered tanks-cross feed ■ Shutoff valve between seats, vents in mast (with accident rollover valves) , gascolator ■ Engine-driven pump & auxiliary electric pump (priming and then on when oil pressure & clutch engaged) -engine will run normally with either pump ■ Drain/sample valves on each tank and gascolator ■ 100LL or 100/ 130 ■ 15 gal/hr ■ Low fuel light = 3 gal ( 10 mins) [JB 9/26/16](JB 9/26/16 www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com 1 of 22)[ ](JB 9/26/16 www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com 1 of 22)[www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com](JB 9/26/16 www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com 1 of 22)[ 1 of 22](JB 9/26/16 www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com 1 of 22) ATP Practical Test Prep R44 Raven 2 [www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com](www.HelicopterTrainingVideos.com) d. Oil system ■ 7 to 9 qts ■ Oil pressure & temp gauges & low pressure warning light ■ Engine driven oil pump, filter, wet sump, two coolers e. Hydraulic system ■ 450 to 500 psi gearbox driven pump, three servos, reservoir with filter, pressure relief valve & pilot controlled shutoff valve ■ Shutoff solenoid requires electrical power to shut off. Circuit break disables switch, not the system f. Electrical system—alternator, battery, circuit breakers and protection devices, controls, indicators, and external and auxiliary power sources and ratings. ■ 28 volt DC system with 28 volt 70/64 continuous amp alternator & sealed 24 volt lead-acid battery, ammeter, ALT warning light & circuit breakers ■ Alternator send power through battery to protect against voltage spikes ( POH suggests not turning master off with alternator on) ■ ACU-regulates alternator output (~28.5) , warn low voltage (24-26 volts) , shut off alternator if 32+ volts ■ If CHT reads zero-probably caution light breaker popped ■ If test caution panel & MGB Temp doesn’t illuminate, probably gauges breaker popped ■ Map light on separate circuit to instrument illumination ■ Landing lights only work with clutch engaged ■ Engine & Rotor tachs on separate circuits & fed by battery with bypass circuit (stays on if master & alternator OFF & clutch engaged) . The rotor pickup is on MGB & engine

FAQs

What document standards and date range are these R44 Raven 2 notes based on?

The notes reference the FAA ATP Helicopter Practical Test Standards as of September 2016 and include R44 Raven 2 specific notes added for applicable Areas of Operation.

What is the focus of the first major section in the notes?

The first section is Preflight Preparation, specifically the task of Equipment Examination, including required knowledge, correct terminology, and reminders for normal and emergency procedures.

Which systems are specifically covered under equipment examination?

The notes cover key areas including skid-type landing gear, the Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 powerplant, fuel system, oil system, hydraulic system, electrical system, environmental systems, and avionics/communications.

Sep 27, 2026

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