Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: Robinson R44 Raven II
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA
- Total Time: 2100 hours
- Avionics:
- Aspen 1000H
- Garmin GTN 750
- GTR 225B
- GTX 327 transponder
- GMA 350H audio panel
- UAVIONIX ADS-B Out
- Features:
- Dual controls
- Five-point harness
- Halon fire extinguisher
- USB ports (front and rear)
- New 15-year tail rotor blades
- Fresh 50/300 hour check
- Crashworthy fuel system with bladder tanks
- Hydraulic controls
- Adjustable pedals on pilot's side
- LED position lights and HID landing lights
- Interior: Tan leather, rated 9/10
- Exterior: Yellow with metallic blue accents, rated 9/10
- Maintenance: Immaculate records, all ADs and mandatory SBs complied with
- Condition: Always hangared, zero corrosion, no known damage history
- Inspection: Extensive inspection performed in April 2026
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.