Specifications
AI Description
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Condition: Used
- Location: Mielec, Poland
- Upgraded avionics: Garmin GTN 635Xi
- Engine model: Lycoming IO-540 AE1A5
- Engine TBO: 2200 hours
- Remaining hours on engine: 1453 hours
- Airframe TBO: 2200 hours/12 years
- Last airframe overhaul: October 2018
- Remaining hours on airframe: 1959 hours
- Traffic Avoidance System: Yes
- Visual condition (Exterior and Interior): 8/10
- Seats type: Leather
- Interior color: Sand
- Inspection Status: Current ARC, under CAMO, all ADs and mandatory SBs completed
- Airworthy: Yes
- Additional equipment: Air conditioning, towing equipment, traffic system TAS 615
- History: Current owner since 2015, selling due to other aviation project
- Availability: Immediately
- All documents since new, no damage history
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.