Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: R44 RAVEN II
- Condition: Used
- Airframe Total Time: 1,694:56 hours
- Remaining hours before overhaul: approximately 505 hours
- Main Rotor (MR) valid until: May 31, 2031
- Tail Rotor (TR) valid until: September 18, 2035
- Fresh ACAM check completed with no findings
- New ARC and 100-hour inspection due: October 2025
- Avionics: Basic VFR / Night VFR, 8.33 Radio, Mode S Transponder, CD Player, 4-Place Intercom
- Additional equipment: Cover, Easy Wheels, Rotor fix, Bose Headset
- Exterior condition: 8/10
- Interior condition: 8/10
- Inspection status: Airworthy
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.