Specifications
Broker
STEVEN ELLYSON
+15755456621
Aircraft Details
- Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico and hangered in a temperature-controlled environment
- Accident-free and commercially maintained
- Four-seat configuration, suitable for both new and experienced pilots
- Total airframe and engine time: 1,816.4 hours since new
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5, 2200-hour TBO
- Equipped with dual controls, cargo hook, and air conditioning
- Excellent platform for learning to fly or expanding flying range
- Selling to upgrade to a larger helicopter
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.