THE PROJECT
This project involved Generation Global supplying and installing a full interior kit to a Robinson R44 helicopter. The install was carried out in conjunction with the helicopter’s routine maintenance. The Robinson R44 interior kit includes four seats, a full carpet set, four door inserts, rear bulkhead panel and headlining. These parts can all be found on the Generation Global’s online-shop.
GALLERY
The seats were the later model GEN II style seats with the pinch in the centre inserts. The upholstery was manufactured from Charcoal Grey (ADI-1121) aviation leather with the matching double stitching. The seat backs have the R44 Logo embossed into the leather which is additional and really sets the seats apart. The same leather was used on the door inserts.
The floorcoverings were manufactured from Genflor Zimmer (WN-120) which is a cut pile carpet and matches the other interior elements. The carpet was bound using a matching mesh binding and fitted with clear acrylic protective heel mats to ensure that the carpet is protected in the areas of highest wear. The heel mats are attached using domes so that they are easily removed.
The bulkhead and headlining are made up of four sections. The ceiling has a cut-out for the overhead window. The headlining was covered in Mako (HL-101) which is a knitted fabric which wraps the foam pieces. These parts are fitted directly to the ceiling using a spray contact adhesive.
