1985 Robinson R22 Alpha for sale

1985 Robinson R22 Alpha

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$99,000
Total Time 3,804 hrs
Seats 2
Engine Lycoming O-320-B2C
Cruise 96 kts (178 km/h)
ICAO Type R22
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

with a single fuel tank.

Description

Are you looking for a light weight R22? Look no further! Please note that this has the 5 hole panel with a single fuel tank. 3,803.7 total time since new Included in the sale: Standard radio Standard transponder Clock Tan leather seats Dual controls Ground handling wheels Bladder tanks not installed Heater / blower installed Tail rotor blades replaced with new July of 2025 Main rotor blades expire 3/21/2027 Annual completed January 2025 Aircraft is located in Indiana Here is a breakdown of when the aircraft will need to have the components replaced: MR blades 5037.7 TT or 3/21/2027 TR blades 6003.7 or 7/31/2040 TRGB 5125.2 Upper frame 5068 Tail cone assembly 4400 MR hub 4400 Lower RH frame 5778 TR hub 8706.2

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About This Robinson R22 Alpha

This 1985 Robinson R22 Alpha is a 2-seat piston helicopters with 3,804 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $99,000.

The R22 Alpha cruises at 96 kts (178 km/h) with a range of 209 nm (387 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,804 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Robinson R22 Alpha — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
96 kts (178 km/h)
Max Speed
102 kts (189 km/h)
Range
209 nm (387 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
1,370 lbs (621 kg)
Horsepower
124 HP
Fuel Capacity
17 gal (64 L)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R22 Alpha

Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$120,000
every 2,200 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the ROBINSON R22 Alpha. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

Airworthiness Directives — Robinson R22

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2010-24-03 2010-12-29

Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner Helicopters, and Model R44, and R44 II Helicopters

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2007-26-12 2008-01-18

Robinson Helicopter Company Models R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44 and R44 II Helicopters

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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