Specifications
AI Description
- Model: R44 Raven II
- FAA Certified: 1992; First Delivery: 1993
- Over 5,900 units delivered between 2001–2020
- Hydraulically assisted flight controls
- Semi-rigid two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor
- Skid-type landing gear
- Spacious cabin accommodating pilot and 3 passengers
- Reversed tail rotor direction for enhanced yaw control
- Powered by Lycoming IO-540 fuel-injected engine
- Superior altitude performance and increased payload capacity
- No carburetor heat required
- Ideal for training, private use, law enforcement, and aerial work
- Equipped with Garmin GMA350H audio panel, dual Aspen PFD/MFD, Garmin GTN750 comm/nav/GPS, and Garmin GTX330ES with ADSB out
- Recent maintenance includes new exhaust and headliner
- Annual inspection due August 2025
- Clean and highly optioned with great maintenance history
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.