Specifications
Broker
DESERT AIR
AI Description
- Model: Robinson R44 Raven II
- Condition: Solid overall, well cared for
- Airworthiness: All required directives fully complied with
- Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance up to date, no outstanding issues
- Avionics:
- Garmin GI275 MFD/PFD
- Garmin GTN 635XI
- Standard inHg altimeter
- UAVionics tail beacon
- Airframe Features:
- Factory air conditioning
- Main rotor blades (C016-7): 799.9 hours since new, due December 2029
- Tail rotor blades (C029-3): 902.4 hours TT, due again in 2040 or 3102.4 AFTT
- Yoke NDT per AD 2025-11-07 complied with 10/2025
- AD 2024-23-01 complied with 10/2025
- New exhaust system installed 151 hours ago
- Engine/Modifications:
- ADs and SBs current
- Lycoming SB 388C completed 10/25
- Magneto: 500 hours due in 256 hours at 1164.7 ETT
- RH magneto retard breaker points replaced at 902.4 ETT
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.