Robinson R44 as transport category

[cnikolopoulos]

Hi there all,

Is it possible to certify an R44 as transport category, or have you seen any country doing this? I know that FAA has this aircraft certified as normal category.

Thanks

[Amatsu]

There are many R44's operating on AOC in the UK if that's what you are asking.

[Peter-RB]

Hey Nickolo

If you were good with a pair of tin snips, the R44 would fit the Long Wheel Based Land-rover Chassis, and would possibly better on fuel, as it is more streamlined than the old Landy, but remove the tail as well.!!

Peter R-B
Lancashire

[rick1128]

The category refers to the regulations that the aircraft was certified under. These doesn't effect the operators ability to commercially operate the aircraft. Transport category requires a good deal of additional equipment to be installed on the aircraft and requires different performance standards.

So in short, why would you want to certify an R44 under Transport Category?

[cnikolopoulos]

Rick, I don't.... I just happend to find one, and I was wondering if that's even possible knowing the additional regulations governing the transport certification.

Anyway, I guess someone made a mistake here....