Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Condition: Used
- Tail Rotor Modification: Complete
- Windows: Bubble Windows
- Panel: 9-Hole Panel
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Logbooks: Full logbooks available
- Damage History: No damage history
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
- Total Engine Hours: 1,869.9 hours
- Hours Between Overhaul: 2,200 hours
- Remaining Hours Before Overhaul: 330 hours
- Avionics:
- Nine Hole Panel
- AA12S Audio Panel
- Bendix King KY196A Digital Com/Radio
- Garmin GNS 430 Colour GPS/Moving Map Display with 2nd COM/NAV
- Bendix King KT76C Transponder Mode C
- Digital Radar Altimeter (Unserviceable)
- Dual Control
- Artificial Horizon
- Directional Gyro
- Turn Coordinator
- Vertical Compass
- Milibar Altimeter
- Exterior: Overall white with blue accent stripes
- Interior: 1 + 3 seat configuration, leather seats
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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.