Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Robinson R44 Clipper II
- Engine Model: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
- Total Time Since New: 1061.8 hours
- Avionics:
- Aspen Avionics PFD-1000H
- Garmin GTR 225B COM
- Garmin GTX-327 Transponder
- Rochester Engine Instruments
- Davtron Outside Air Temperature (OAT)
- United Instruments Altimeter
- United Instruments Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- United Instruments Airspeed Indicator
- United Instruments Manifold Pressure Gauge
- Phaostron Dual Tachometer
- Trans Cal Blind Encoder
- Davtron Chronometer
- Kannad ELT
- Component TBOs:
- Main Rotor Gearbox: 2200 hours
- Main Rotor Blades: 2200 hours/12 years
- Tail Rotor Blades: 2200 hours/12 years
- Tail Cone Assembly: 4400 hours
- Other components with TBOs of 2200 hours
- Additional Equipment: Concorde Battery
- Inspection and Maintenance: Float cylinders have a 3-year inspection/15-year life, next OH exchange due November 2025.
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R44 Clipper II is a light, single-engine piston helicopter in the R44 family, aimed at owner-operators, flight schools, and commercial operators needing a straightforward four-seat platform. It emphasizes practical payload-and-range capability for regional trips, aerial work support, and frequent-cycle utilization, with operating economics typically associated with piston rotorcraft rather than turbine models.
Mission Fit
The Clipper II tends to fit missions where simplicity, predictable handling, and moderate trip lengths matter more than all-weather capability or turbine-class performance. Typical use cases include day VFR travel, repeated training sorties, and visual aerial work where the aircraft’s size and operating costs are central to the mission.
Cabin
The R44 cabin is a compact four-seat layout with two front seats and a rear bench. Entry is via side doors, and the cabin is oriented toward visibility and accessibility rather than executive comfort. Cabin loading is sensitive to fuel quantity and occupant weights, so real-world comfort and baggage capacity depend heavily on the planned fuel load and density altitude conditions.