Specifications
Broker
QLD RURAL
+61747872466
Aircraft Details
- Located in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
- Excellent condition, overhauled and serviced by Heliservices NQ, Mareeba
- Total time: 1,365 hours
- Under 200 hours since rebuild
- 10 years of remaining life
- Exterior: Silver with maroon striping
- Interior: Very good condition
- Dual controls
- Air conditioning
- UHF radio
- Fuel pump
- Smoke system
- Bubble cover
- Wheels
- Includes 2 Bose headsets
- Airworthy status confirmed
- Engine: 200 hours since overhaul, TBO 2200 hours
- More photos and run out sheets available on request
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.