Specifications
Broker
AIR LLOYD AEROTECHNICS
AI Description
- Standard equipment includes oil filter kit, tinted wind shield, bladder tank, main rotor blades, and 5-point seat harness.
- Optional equipment features:
- Vertical card compass PAI700
- Digital chronometer Davtron 800
- Millibar altimeter
- 8-instrument high instrument panel with 700
- Spindle boots and grey cold weather boots
- Flight display E700LA with Garmin G500 GDU 700L TXI
- Upper console with Garmin G650XI - GTN650XI GPS/COM/NAV
- Upper bay with Garmin GTR 225B COM radio
- Database card FSCU flight stream 510 upgrade
- Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B in/out
- Intercom/audio control Garmin GMA350HC audio panel
- Headsets: 2A20H Bose A20 with Bluetooth
- Accessory bar with USB ports (both forward)
- White forward strobe light
- ELT Kannad 406 AF
- Battery RG24-15 and battery placement frame.
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.