Specifications
Broker
HILLER AVIATION CONSULTING
AI Description
- Model: R44 Raven I
- Airframe:
- Basic empty weight: 1438 lbs
- Annual inspection completed: 6/2025
- All ADs/SBs up to date
- Working life remaining on main rotor and tail rotor blades
- New Concorde battery installed (2025)
- Complete digital logs available
- Bladder tanks installed
- Engine:
- Type: Lycoming O-540 F1B5
- First run factory Lycoming
- Total time since new: 1980.5 hours
- Equipment:
- Dual controls
- Ground handling wheels
- Aircraft cover
- Shelves of spare parts available (not included)
- Headsets available (not included)
- Avionics:
- Garmin GTR 225 COM radio
- Bendix/King 197A COM radio
- Garmin GMA340 audio panel
- Appereo Stratus transponder
- SkyBeacon ADS-B Out
- Davtron chronometer
- Davtron digital OAT
- Interior: Aftermarket silver VIP seats
- Exterior: Camo exterior wrap with white base and red stripe
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R44 Raven I is a light, four-seat, single-piston helicopter commonly used for primary/advanced training, local aerial work, and personal flying. It emphasizes straightforward systems, low cockpit workload for basic missions, and broad support infrastructure. Capability is best matched to short-to-medium legs with modest payload, where rapid point-to-point access matters more than high cruise speed or all-weather dispatch.
Mission Fit
The R44 Raven I fits missions where simplicity, availability of instructors/parts, and the ability to operate from small pads or confined areas are priorities. Typical use cases include regional day trips, training syllabi, and low-altitude aerial work. Missions that regularly push density-altitude limits, require significant baggage/gear, or demand IFR capability are better served by turbine or IFR-certified platforms.
Cabin
Cabin access is via four doors with a two-front/two-rear seating layout. The experience is functional and utilitarian, with limited baggage volume and a cabin environment that reflects light-helicopter realities (notably noise and vibration). Front-seat visibility is strong for training and observation; rear-seat comfort is suitable for shorter legs with adults depending on body size and installed seating.