Specifications
Broker
MEL KUX
+14252632379
Aircraft Details
- Located in Arlington, Washington
- 2,180 hours total time (airframe)
- 1,390 hours since major overhaul (engine)
- 810 hours remaining on engine
- All engine compressions in the 70's
- Previous approvals for external hook and bear paws
- Described as a great running ship
- Seller: Mel Kux (contact available)
- 7 photos available
- Video chat option offered
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.