DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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R00015LA
Revision 5
Robinson
R66
December 20, 2022

TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R00015LA

This data sheet, which is a part of Type Certificate No. R00015LA, prescribes conditions and limitations under
which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of Title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations.

Type Certificate Holder: Robinson Helicopter Company

2901 Airport Drive
Torrance, California 90505

I. Model R66 (Normal Category Rotorcraft), Approved October 25, 2010

Engine One Rolls-Royce 250-C300/A1, Type Certificate number E4CE

Fuel See R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight
Manual (RTR 661).

Engine Limits Power Ratings at N2 speed of 6016 rpm (100% rpm):

Maximum continuous: 224 hp (83% Torque)
Takeoff (5 minute): 270 hp (100% Torque)
Output shaft speed (N2):
Maximum continuous: 101% (6076 rpm)
Minimum continuous power on 99% (5956 rpm)
Maximum transient overspeed 106% (6377 rpm)
Gas generator speed (N1):
Maximum: 105% (53519 rpm)
Maximum Measured gas temperature:
During start: 927° C (10 second limit above 782°C)
Transient during operation: 843° C (6 second limit above 782°C)
5 minute during operation: 782° C
Continuous during operation: 706° C

Rotor Speed Limits Minimum Maximum

Condition ( rpm* ) (%) ( rpm* ) (%)
Power On 404 99 412 101
Power Off 359 88 432 106
* Main Rotor

Transmission Torque Limits Max Torque at 100% N2

Rating
( ft-lb ) (%)
Takeoff (5 min) 236 100
Max Continuous 196 83
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Airspeed Limits Takeoff Power On VNE Power Off VNE

Gross Weight or
( KIAS ) ( KIAS )
Configuration
Less than 2200 lb 140 100
2200 lb to 2700 lb
Or Police Version
(any Gross Weight)
Or with Pop-out 130 100
Floats (Floats
Stowed, any Gross
Weight)
Electronic News
Gathering Version 120 100
(any Gross Weight)

Sea level VNE values shown above. For reduction of VNE with altitude and
temperature, see R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Rotorcraft
Flight Manual (RTR 661).
Airspeed limit is 65 KIAS for power settings above 83% torque.
Airspeed limit is 100 KIAS for any combination of doors off.
See R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight
Manual (RTR 661) for additional airspeed limitations associated with optional
equipment installations.

Center of Gravity (C.G.) Range Longitudinal C.G.

Gross
Forward
Weight Aft Limit
Limit
( lb ) ( in ) ( in )
1400 91.0 102.5
2300 102.5
2500 91.0
2700 92.0 98.0
Lateral C.G.
Longitudinal
Right
C.G. Left Limit
Limit
( in ) ( in ) ( in )
91.0 -3.5 +3.5
100.0 -3.5 +3.5
102.5 -2.5 +2.5
Notes:
1. Straight line variation between points shown
2. Lateral C.G. limits valid for all gross weights
3. See R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Rotorcraft
Flight Manual (RTR 661) for expanded limits with external load.

Empty Weight C.G. Range None. The aircraft’s empty weight and empty weight C.G. must be determined
by the procedures in Chapter 8 of the R66 Maintenance Manual, RTR 660.

Datum 100 inches forward of main rotor centerline.

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Leveling Means For weight and balance: Level placed laterally and longitudinally on aft tunnel
cover immediately forward of aft middle seat. If cover is not straight, use keel
panel upper flanges, accessed by removing aft tunnel cover.

For rigging: Level placed on top of main rotor hub parallel with teeter bolt. Main
rotor blades are aligned fore-aft for lateral levelling, and teeter bolt is aligned
fore-aft for longitudinal levelling.

Maximum Weight No External Load: 2700 lb

With External Load: 2900 lb (See Note 8 for external load limitations)

Minimum Crew 1 pilot in forward right seat. See R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA
Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RTR 661) for configurations that allow 1
pilot in forward left seat.

Number of Seats 5 (4 for Police and Electronic News Gathering versions)

Seat Locations Pilot and forward occupant at STA 49.0 in

Aft outboard occupants at STA 80.0 in
Aft center occupant at STA 78.0 in

Maximum Compartment Main baggage compartment

Weights Maximum weight is 300 lb at STA 107.0 in
Maximum weight is 250 lb at STA 103.0 in for Police and Electronic News
Gathering versions
See R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight
Manual (RTR 661) for additional main baggage compartment weight
limitations associated with optional equipment installations.

Underseat baggage compartments

Forward seats – Maximum weight is 50 lb at STA 42.0 in
Rear seats – Maximum weight is 50 lb at STA 82.0 in
Note: For any seat location, the maximum combined weight of the load on the
seat (e.g., occupant) plus the weight of stowed items and any installed
equipment in the underseat baggage compartment is 300 lb.
Fuel Capacity Fuel tank capacity is 74.6 U.S. gallons
Usable fuel quantity is 73.6 U.S. gallons at STA 102.5 in
Note: Aircraft empty weight includes 1.0 U.S. gallon of unusable fuel.

Oil Capacities Component Capacity (qt) STA ( in )

Engine 6 126.0
Main Rotor Transmission 2 100.0
Tail Rotor Transmission 0.11 327.0
Hydraulic Reservoir 0.65 110.8

Maximum Operating Altitude 14,000 feet Density Altitude.

Maximum altitude above ground level is 9,000 ft.

Rotor Blade and Control For rigging information refer to the Robinson R66 Maintenance Manual and
Movements Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (RTR 660).

Manufacturer’s Serial Numbers 0002 and subsequent.

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Certification Basis 14 CFR part 27, dated February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendment 27-1
through Amendment 27-44.
14 CFR Part 36, dated December 1, 1969, as amended by Amendment 36-1
through Amendment 36-28.
Compliance with the ditching requirements of § 27.801 was not demonstrated.
Compliance with the ice protection requirements of § 27.1419 was not
demonstrated.
Equivalent Safety Finding:
Number AT14992LA-R-S-1, 14 CFR part 27.695(a)(1), Power boost and
power-operated control system. (see Note 7)

Special Conditions:
No. 27-035-SC Robinson Model R66 Helicopter, Sec. 27.1309, Installation
of HeliSAS Autopilot and Stabilization Augmentation System (AP/SAS).
No. 27-057-SC Robinson Model R66 Helicopter, Pressure Refueling
Provisions.
TC Application Date: September 06, 2006.
TC Issue Date: October 25, 2010.
The R66 is approved for day and night VFR operations only.

Production Basis Production Certificate No. 424WE dated October 25, 2010.

Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness

regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for
certification. In addition, the following FAA-approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual
is required:

R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual
(RTR 661), dated October 25, 2010, or later approved revision.

Other Limitations and Any modification made to the interior configuration or exterior lighting of
Conditions helicopters placarded as Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible invalidates the
NVG compatibility. The aircraft is not approved for NVG operations until an
official re-evaluation is completed and the modified aircraft is found to be
compliant with NVG requirements.

For helicopters equipped with a laser designator, laser operation is not FAA-
approved for civil aircraft operations. Laser usage is restricted to public-use
operations. For civil aircraft operations the laser must be disabled by removing
the laser arming panel from the aircraft.

GENERAL NOTES

NOTE 1. A current weight and balance report, including a list of equipment included in the certificated empty
weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be provided for each aircraft at the time of
original airworthiness certification and at all times thereafter, except in the case of operators having
an approved weight control system.
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NOTE 2. The following placard must be installed in clear view of the pilot:
“THIS ROTORCRAFT APPROVED FOR DAY AND NIGHT VFR OPERATIONS”
For additional placards, see the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. All placards required in the Rotorcraft
Flight Manual must be installed in the appropriate locations.

NOTE 3. Information essential to the proper maintenance of the helicopter, including retirement time of
critical components, is contained in the Robinson R66 Maintenance Manual and Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (RTR 660). Retirement times are listed in the “AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS” section.

NOTE 4. Deleted as of March 10, 2015.

NOTE 5. Any cockpit instruments installed by a 3rd party must be marked with limit markings and range
markings in accordance with Robinson’s marking scheme.

NOTE 6. Deleted as of March 10, 2015.

NOTE 7. Exemption No. 9589, dated January 28, 2008, has been removed since Robinson Helicopter
Company was granted an Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) finding to CFR §27.695(a)(1), Number
AT14992LA-R-S-1, dated February 20, 2013. The exemption allowed a powered flight control
system without considering the jamming of a control valve as a possible single failure. There is no
impact to R66 helicopters that have been delivered or are in service.

NOTE 8. R66 helicopters equipped with the G132 Cargo Hook installation may be operated at up to 2900
pounds gross weight when the portion above 2700 pounds is jettisonable load on the cargo hook and
the helicopter is operating at or below 7000 feet density altitude. See Cargo Hook Supplement to
R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RTR 661) for
additional operating limitations.

NOTE 9. Deleted as of December 20, 2022.

NOTE 10. Deleted as of December 20, 2022.

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