Robinson 44 Mods

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.

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