Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Located in Abilene, Texas, USA
- Airframe total time: 4175.6 hours
- Time since overhaul: 1980.6 hours
- Equipped with airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, magnetic compass, Bendix/King KY196A comm transceiver, Garmin GPS 400 navigation system, Garmin GTX327 transponder, AstroTech LC-2 quartz chronometer, NAT audio panel, uAvionix TailBeacon ADS-B Out
- Artificial horizon and directional heading indicator (removed, but included in sale)
- Air conditioning system (removed for weight reduction, but included in sale)
- Pilot side console bar, Onboard Systems cargo hook (STC SR01808SE), Dart cargo mirror, RHC skid step on left skid, carpet
- Paint condition rated 4/10
- Original seats replaced with RHC grey leather seats, protected with seat covers
- Sale includes original Bose X headsets, ground handling wheels, tie downs, and covers
- Last annual inspection completed December 2025
- 220 hours left until 4400-hour overhaul
- 4 years left on the 12-year maintenance cycle
- Logbooks and more information available upon request
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.