1990 Robinson R22 Beta for sale

1990 Robinson R22 Beta

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$150,000
Location St Augustine, FL
Total Time 2,586 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # L#268A
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

King KN53 ADS-B Out

Description

Exterior Base: White. Exterior Trim: Red. Interior: Tan Leather (aftermarket). Artificial Horizon. Directional Gyro. King Com. King Transponder. King KN53 with CDI. Vertical Card Compass. Cabin Heater. Collective Activated Hobbs Metter. 2 Bose Headsets (not hardwired). Accessory Mount. Ground Handling Wheels. Can be used as an instrument trainer. TT 2542 Hrs* NEW MRBs INSTALLED IN APRIL, 2023 @ 2097 TT. NEW TRBs INSTALLED IN NOVEMBER, 2024 @ 2398 TT. ZERO TIME ENGINE INSTALLED 2000 AT 762 TT EXPIRING LIFE LIMITED COMPONENTS REPLACED (Report available upon request) EXPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE FINANCING AVAILABLE INSURANCE INFORMATION AVAILABLE *Approximate hours as of December 2, 2025 (Eng Time 1779 Hrs). Last Annual/100 Hour Inspection performed: June, 2025. All ADs current through June, 2025. SBs not current - status report avaiable upon request. Fuel Bladders Not Installed. ADS-B Out Not Compliant. 12 Year Inspection Not Performed. 2200 Hour Overhaul Not Performed.

Interior

Tan Leather (aftermarket)

Exterior

Base: White

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Robinson R22 Beta

This 1990 Robinson R22 Beta (L#268A) is a 2-seat piston helicopters with 2,586 hours on the airframe. There are currently 55 R22 Beta aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $18,000 to $295,578. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $150,000.

The R22 Beta 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: 2,586 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 Beta — 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
131 HP
Fuel Capacity
17 gal (64 L)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R22 Beta

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 Beta. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (L#268A) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

St Augustine, FL

Seller reported 1079 more aircraft in FL →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for L#268A.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (L#268A). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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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