Specifications
Aircraft Details
- 2012 Robinson R44 Raven II for sale by TJ Helicopters LLC
- 1,142 hours total time since new (airframe)
- 134 hours since engine overhaul
- 1,058 hours remaining or until February 2036
- Main rotor blades replaced with new 15-year blades on 2-5-2021
- Tail rotor blades replaced with new 15-year blades on 5-11-2023
- Equipped with AC, attitude gyro, Garmin GTR 225B radio, Bendix/King KY196A radio, Garmin GNX 375 GPS and ADS-B Out, Garmin audio controller, pilot side bar, Garmin Aera 760 GPS mounted on pilot side bar
- Dual controls and ground wheels included
- Leather seats, bubble windows, sun visors, and rubber floor mats
- New headliner ordered and to be installed
- 4-point shoulder harness x2, LED strobe and position lights
- Graphics are painted on
- Annual inspection completed 11/6/2025
- Last recorded compressions: 73, 79, 76, 75, 73, 74
- Located in Tennessee
- Financing, insurance, training, and maintenance available
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.