Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Robinson R44 Raven II
- Condition: Clean, privately operated with low total time
- Equipped with a matching external cargo pod
- 12-year inspection completed in March 2017 at 1,151 hours (approximately 394 hours since)
- Main rotor blades: Used, sourced from a friend, new in 2019, currently have 1,301.4 hours, good until 2034
- New tail rotor blades installed in April 2025 at 1,513 hours (approximately 31 hours since replacement), good until 2040
- Avionics:
- 7 hole panel
- Garmin 420 GPS/COM
- K196 transceiver COM
- NAT 12 audio controller
- Garmin 327 transponder
- Artificial horizon
- Directional gyro
- Interior: Tan leather seats, floor trays
- Additional equipment:
- Cargo pod
- Ground handling wheels
- Fire extinguisher
- Blade tie-downs
- Dual controls
- 2 Bose powered headsets
- 24-volt boost pack
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R44 Raven II is a single-engine, four-seat light helicopter commonly used for primary/advanced training, personal transport, utility support, and aerial observation. It emphasizes straightforward systems, a relatively low cockpit workload for its class, and broad parts/service availability in many regions. Typical missions center on short to moderate legs with payload managed around fuel, passengers, and environmental conditions (heat/high altitude).
Mission Fit
The R44 Raven II fits operations that prioritize flexible point-to-point access and time-on-task over long range or high payload. It is well suited to mixed use—training plus personal travel—where dispatch reliability depends on disciplined weight-and-balance planning and realistic hot-and-high performance margins.
Cabin
The cabin is compact but practical for four occupants, typically arranged as two front seats and a rear bench. Large windows support outward visibility for training and observation. Noise and vibration are typical of a piston helicopter, so passenger comfort improves with quality headsets and thoughtful loading. Baggage capability is modest and sensitive to fuel load and density altitude.