Specifications
AI Description
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Exterior: Black base with gray trim
- Interior: Gray leather
- Features:
- Air conditioning
- Vertical card compass
- Digital clock
- Nine hole panel
- Artificial horizon with slip/skid
- Directional gyro
- Turn coordinator
- Garmin 430 GPS/COM/NAV with CDI
- Marker beacon
- King COM
- NAT AA12S audio controller
- Garmin GTX 330 transponder
- ELT
- 4 bubble windows
- Bose wiring
- Floor inserts
- Ground handling wheels
- Recent updates:
- New main rotor blades installed in June 2018
- Fuel bladders installed
- ADS-B Out (tail beacon)
- Cargo hook
- Maintenance:
- Last annual/100 hour inspection performed in July 2023
- Fresh annual inspection to be delivered with new tail rotor blades
- All applicable ADs current through July 2023
- All RHC service bulletins performed through SB-90 (except SB-87, 88, 89)
- 12-year inspection not performed
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.