Specifications
AI Description
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Condition: Used
- Flight Rules: VFR
- Location: Tirana, Albania
- Well maintained, privately operated
- All inspections and maintenance up to date
- No damage history
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
- Engine Horsepower: 300 HP
- Engine Time Since New: 2,164 hours
- Engine TBO: 1,500 hours
- Requires 100LL octane fuel
- Registry: F-HJOF
- Full logbooks available
- Needs overhaul
- Located in private hangar
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.