COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a basic "hands-on" course in the general maintenance and repair of the R22 and R44 helicopters. A thorough review and explanation of the R22 and R44 Maintenance Manuals is provided with emphasis on routine maintenance and repair. Course is taught in English only. Students not fluent in the English language must provide their own interpreter.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The course is only available to licensed Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) mechanics or engineers.

COURSE DURATION AND SCHEDULE: Course duration is 8 full days, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday, and continuing Monday through Wednesday.  (Note: The last day of the course is a full day.)  Some exceptions may be made to accommodate holidays and special events (please refer to the course schedule).   Instruction commences promptly at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at approximately 5:30 p.m. each day.  Students should arrive at least ten minutes early each morning to find a seat and get settled for the day's session.   Extra training, if desired by the student or required by the instructor, is offered at no charge on the Thursday immediately following the course. Students not fluent in English are encouraged to arrange their travel schedule to accommodate extra training should it be necessary.

CERTIFICATION: Since all students are licensed technicians, a working knowledge of aircraft hardware, piston engines, construction, weight & balance, physics, and electronics is presumed.   Students are encouraged to review subject areas where they may be weak prior to attending.   Students will be evaluated orally both during morning lecture and afternoon shop sessions.   Afternoon shop sessions will also be used to evaluate students' practical ("hands-on") performance. Written exams will be given daily following the afternoon shop session.   Passing grades are required on all exams.   Course attendance alone does not guarantee a passing a course completion certificate.   Once certified, the A & P mechanic may make repairs or perform required 100-hour inspections.   Annual inspections must be performed by an Inspection Authorized (IA) mechanic (see Section 1.003 of RHC Maintenance Manual).

TUITION: $450.00 per person. Tuition is non-refundable if cancellation is not received at least 2 weeks prior to the course date. All other cancellations will be assessed a 10% processing fee. If rescheduling within 2 weeks of the course date, an additional 50% tuition is required. No-shows forfeit their tuition.

ENROLLMENT: A completed enrollment/registration form, a copy of both sides of the attendee's A & P license (or equivalent), a photo I.D. copy, and tuition must be received by RHC prior to confirmation of the course date. Enrollment is limited to 15 students per class, on a first-come first-served basis; therefore, registration and tuition should be submitted as far in advance as possible to ensure confirmation. Classes are subject to cancellation if sufficient registration is not achieved two weeks prior to the commencement of each scheduled class. (IMPORTANT: Please do not make travel arrangements prior to course confirmation. If confirmation has not been received, please contact RHC prior to making travel arrangements.)

LOCATION: The course is conducted at Robinson Helicopter Company's facility in Torrance, California.

SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR THE COURSE: Each student must have the following: