Specifications
Broker
SPECIALIZED AVIATION
AI Description
- Model: ROBINSON R44 RAVEN II
- Engine: 393 hours since major overhaul (SMOH)
- New Tali cone installed
- Air conditioning equipped
- All Airworthiness Directives (ADs) complied with
- Complete logbooks available
- Responsibly flown, maintained, and cared for
- Avionics:
- Garmin GTX 335 transponder (ADS-B Out)
- GNC 420W (GPS/COM)
- GDL 50R (ADS-B traffic with target trend and free weather via Bluetooth to ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot)
- Interior: Tan leather seats
- Location: KPAO (Palo Alto, CA)
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.