Robinson 44 Mods

The Robinson R44 helicopter is already well established in new Zealand, and is proving itself to be suited to many different tasks. We offer a number of Mods to help tailor your aircraft to these roles. Browse the list below, and contact us to discuss your needs.

Collective ground lock RW01/07	This is a simple locking device that secures the collective fully down while on the ground, preventing uncomanded take-offs.
AgGPS Installation. RW03-18	Provides for installation of Trimble’s Trimflight 3 AgGPS  system, mounted on a removable stainless steel frame above the pilot’s knees.
Mirror Bracket RW04/02	Installs a convex mirror onto the RH skid tip, giving the pilot the ability to view the cargo hook and it’s load in-flight.
External Power Supply. RW04/07	Very useful and popular Mod. Places two cannon plugs in the aircrafts belly skin. One two pin socket supplying 20Amp power and an earth, and a 3 pin socket with an earth, and two 3 Amp power supplies, switched via a cyclic mounted switch. Can be used to power and control almost any external electrical equipment, from frost lights to fertilizer buckets.
Alternate Firewalls RW06/14	Provides for the replacement of damaged engine bay firewalls with locally manufactures units.
Tailcone skin replacement RW06/18	Provides for replacing the forward most tailcone bay skin, typically damaged in heavy landings.
Frost light installation RW08/13	This mod installs a high power light onto the skid tip for frost protection flying.
TracMap AgGPS Installation RW09/03	This mod installs the New Zealand made TracMap agricultural GPS guidence and mapping system on a removable stainless steel bracket mounted above the pilot's knees. Data download is made easy via a side mounted USB port.