Specifications
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Aircraft Details
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Newly overhauled; overhaul completed 02/2026
- Service Bulletins current, complied with RHC R44 SB-117
- RHC R44 SL-89F Symmetrical Horizontal Stabilizer Retro Kit integrated
- FAA ADs complied with as applicable
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5, overhauled
- Avionics:
- Garmin G500H TXi equipped IFR Trainer
- Garmin G500H TXi GDU 1060 with Synthetic Vision (SVT)
- Garmin GNS 430W, GPS/Nav/Comm, WAAS-certified
- Garmin GTX 345, Mode S, ADS-B In/Out
- Radar Altimeter – RA-4000, Display RAD40
- NAT Audio Panel and Vertical Card Compass
- Additional Equipment:
- Air Conditioning, Cabin Heater, and Defogger
- HID Landing Lights, LED Position Lights
- Crashworthy Fuel System with Bladder Tanks
- Hydraulically Boosted Controls
- Removable Dual Controls, Rotor Brake
- Adjustable Pedals on Pilot’s Side
- Blue Leather Interior with Carpet
- Ground Handling Wheels
- Inspection Status: Newly Overhauled
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.