Specifications
Broker
HILLER AVIATION CONSULTING
AI Description
- Model: Robinson R44 Raven II
- Airframe Total Time: 3,274 hours
- Basic Empty Weight: 1,541.2 lbs
- Crash-Resistant Fuel System: Yes
- Complete Logs: Yes
- Robinson Overhaul: Yes (Completed 2022)
- Time Since Major Overhaul (TSMOH): 1,305 hours (2022)
- Main & Tail Rotor Assemblies: Installed June 2022
- Annual Inspection: Completed 12/2025
- All ADs/SBs: Up to date
- Bladder Tanks: Yes
- New Battery: 2025
- Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining: 895 hours
- Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining: 1,059 hours
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5, Factory Rebuilt
- Avionics:
- Northern Airborne AA12S Audio Panel
- Bendix/King KY96A Com Radio
- Bendix/King KT76C Transponder
- Radar Altimeter
- Digital Attitude Indicator
- Additional Equipment:
- Onboard Talon Cargo Hook
- Northeast Engineering Bear Paws
- Alaska External Load Racks
- Precise Flight Pulse Light System
- Challenger Cleanable Oil Filter Assembly
- 5-Point Harness System
- Interior: Grey Leather (7/10), Canvas Covered
- Inspection Status: Airworthy
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.