Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540 (Fuel Injected)
- Total Hours: 2000
- Condition: Used
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Overhauled in 2019
- Main Rotor Blades: Over 2000 hours to run
- New TR Blades installed due to service bulletin
- Interior Color: Dark Grey
- Features:
- 7 Hole Panel
- Bubble Observation Windows
- Hydraulic Power Controls
- RPM Throttle Governor
- Throttle Correlator
- Fuel Bladder Tanks
- Cabin Heater and Defogger
- Rotor Brake
- Tinted Windows
- Adjustable Pilot Side Pedals
- Underseat Storage
- Belly Hard Point
- Landing Lights
- Anti-Collision and Navigation Lights
- Panel and Map Lights
- Ground Handling Wheels
- Blade Tie Downs
- Avionics:
- Garmin 420 GPS/2nd Comm
- King VHF Radio
- King Transponder (Mode C)
- Garmin 296 GPS
- Garmin 695 GPS
- NAT AA12 Audio Panel
- Traffic Alert
- Spider Tracks
- GME UHF Radio
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.