APOLLO SPRAY SYSTEMS

Middlefield, OH
Document DTM-4-510

FAA APPROVED

ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT

ROBINSON R44 & R44 II HELICOPTERS

EQUIPPED WITH
THE
APOLLO SPRAY SYSTEMS MODEL DTM-4 SPRAY SYSTEM

This supplement must be attached to the appropriate FAA Approved Robinson R44
Rotorcraft Flight Manual when the Apollo Spray Systems Model DTM-4 Spray System is
installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No SR01215CH. The
information contained in this document supplements or supersedes the basic manual only in
those areas listed herein. For limitations, emergency procedures, normal procedures, and
performance information not contained in this supplement, consult the basic FAA Approved
Rotorcraft Flight Manual.

FAA APPROVED _____________________________________

Royace H. Prather
Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, ACE-115C
FAA Central Region

Date Approved: June 15, 2000

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LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

REV PAGES DATE DESCRIPTION FAA APPROVED

N/C ALL Initial Issue
_______________________________
Royace H. Prather
Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, ACE-115C
FAA Central Region

Date:_________________________

A 05/27/08 Added R44 II to

Model List

______________________________
Mary Ellen Schutt
Acting Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, ACE-115C
FAA Central Region

Date:______17 JUN 2008__________

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SECTION 1: GENERAL

No Change

SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS

A. Airspeed Limitations
VNE = 85 KIAS or lower speed as limited by the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.

Spraying at airspeeds below 20 knots prohibited. Spraying prohibited while hovering

or in sideward or rearward flight.

B. Weight Limits
Helicopter empty weight: shall include the weight of the spray system. Spray load
shall be limited so that the maximum allowable gross weight from the basic RFM is
not exceeded.

C. Density Limits TABLE 2.1

Table 2.1 presents the MAX CAPACITY vs LIQUID DENSITY
maximum tank gallons 12.0
US versus the fluid
density (lbs/ gal US). 11.0
DENSITY (lbs/gal US)

10.0

9.0

8.0

7.0

6.0
50.0 55.0 60.0 65.0 70.0 75.0 80.0
GALLONS

D. Center of Gravity Limits

No change from basic RFM.

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E. Kinds of Operations Limitations

a) Operation with the DTM-4 spray system installed is approved for Normal
Category. No persons other than the minimum required crew shall be carried during
spray operation.

WARNING
USE OF SPRAY LIQUIDS HAVING A
FLASH POINT LOWER THAN KEROSENE IS PROHIBITED

F. Placards
The following placards must be placed as indicated when the DTM-4 spray system is
installed:

a) Mounted adjacent to the spray electrical control switch on the cyclic in clear view
of the pilot and 2) mounted on the circuit breaker panel:
(1) (2)

SPRAY SPRAY
ON - OFF

b) On transponder equipped helicopters only, mounted on the face of the

transponder in clear view of the pilot:

INOP

c) Located on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot:

OPERATION WITH DTM-4 SPRAY SYSTEM

INSTALLED MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT
MANUAL SUPPLEMENT.

d) Adjacent to the vent outlet on the spray tank (P/N DTM-4-004-1):

SPRAY TANK VENT

DO NOT BLOCK

e) Directly above the electrical connector (P/N TCP-44F) on the nose of the
helicopter:

SPRAY CONTROL
(12 VOLT ONLY)

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f. 1) On the instrument console in full view of the pilot and

2) Adjacent to the spray tank filler neck:

CAUTION
COMBINED ROTORCRAFT-LOADED
SPRAY SYSTEM WEIGHT SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM GROSS
WEIGHT FROM THE ROTORCRAFT
FLIGHT MANUAL.
.
ONLY FILL SPRAY TANK WITH
ROTORCRAFT IN LEVEL ATTITUDE TO
INSURE PROPER FLUID LEVEL
MAXIMUM SPRAY FLUID CAPACITY
75 GALLONS
(284 LITERS, 623 LBS)

g. Mounted directly on the DTM-4 throttle mount (P/N: DTM-4-002-22) in view of the
pilot.

SPRAY THROTTLE
UP - INCREASE

h. Mounted directly on the DTM-4 spray tank.

G. Ground Clearance
Minimum clearance between the lowest point of frame assembly and the ground
shall be 6.50 inches. If ground clearance is less than 6.50 inches the main landing
gear “cross tubes” must be replaced prior to further spray service

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SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Main Spray Valve Fails To Close:

Indicated by failure of spray to stop when SPRAY switch returned to off position.
1. When safe and practical, pull SPRAY circuit breaker.
2. Close SPRAY THROTTLE completely to stop pump motor.

Fire on the Pump Motor: Rotor wash should keep fire from the airframe.
1. Close SPRAY THROTTLE completely to idle motor.
2. Land as soon as practical and use extinguisher to put fire out.

SECTION 4: NORMAL PROCEDURES

Daily or preflight checks: Add the following items:

Fuselage Left Side

Frame posts and hangar mounts to landing gear Check
Spray frame assembly for cracks Check
Boom attach tubes secure with hitch pins Check
Outboard boom section cam arms Latched and Locked
Boom condition, welds, alignment Verify undamaged
CAMLOC Fittings Locked
CAMLOC Fittings free play, excessive wear, corrosion or cracks. Check
Spray fluid level Complies with placard
Spray fluid tank general condition, chafing,
Pump and engine Check and secure
Spray throttle Secure and operable
Spray pump motor Start

leaks, or cracks.
Nose Section
Boom condition, welds, alignment Verify undamaged
Electrical connection to fuselage Check
Wire harness to valve Check and secure
All plumbing connections Check and secure

Fuselage Right Side

Frame posts and hangar mounts to landing gear Check
Spray frame assembly for cracks Check
Boom attach tubes secure with hitch pins Check
Outboard boom section cam arms Latched and Locked
Boom condition, welds, alignment Verify undamaged
CAMLOC Fittings Locked
CAMLOC Fittings free play, excessive wear, corrosion or cracks. Check

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SECTION 4: NORMAL PROCEDURES (Cont)

MOTOR OPERATION

TO START PUMP MOTOR - Open FUEL shutoff valve, close choke, crack throttle and pull rope vigorously.
When warm, open choke.

TO STOP MOTOR - Close throttle all of the way.

Turn shutoff switch to OFF

CRUISE:
To spray, activate the boom valve with the “spray” switch on the
cyclic control. Stop the spray by returning the switch to the off position.

SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE:
If danger of freezing temperatures exists, drain spray system by removing tank sump plug, the lower
pump plug, each outboard nozzle check valve and one check valve from the lowest nozzle on the
center boom.

SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE

The basic climb performance of the R44 will be reduced by 450 ft/min. when the DTM-4 spray system is
installed.

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