Specifications
AI Description
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Condition: Used
- Flight Rules: VFR
- Airworthiness Date: 24/NOV/2010
- Complete Overhaul at RHC Service Center: 2016
- Base Color: Robinson White
- Trim Color: No Logos or Stripes, Black Vinyl N Number
- Seat Fabric & Color: Gray Velour
- Tinted Windshield: Standard
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Avionics:
- Garmin GNC 420 GPS/COM
- Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out
- Vertical card Compass
- King KY196A COM
- RCA 2600-3 Digital Attitude Indicator
- Additional Equipment:
- Dual Controls
- A/C
- Heater
- 2X Bose A20 Headsets
- Fire extinguisher Bracket with Fire Extinguisher
- Aft Seat USB Ports
- Pilot-Side Accessory Bar and USB Ports
- Auxiliary Fuel Tank: Yes
- Crash-Resistant Fuel System: Yes
- Inspection Status: Annual due 6/25, Comes with Fresh Annual
- Number of Seats: 4
- Former RHC “NewsCopter” configuration with nose-mounted rails for camera system.
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.