1994 Rotorway Exec 90 for sale

1994 Rotorway Exec 90

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$38,995
Location Brighton, CO
Total Time 325 hrs
Engine SMOH 325 hrs
Seats 1
Serial # 5183
Reg # N129CA
Cruise 2 kts (4 km/h)
ICAO Type EXEC
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Terra TX760D Transceiver Terra TRT250D Transponder Intercom Full instrumentation Ground-handling wheels

Description

RotorWay Exec-90 2-seat helicopter-Complete. 1994 model; N129CA (expired); S/N 5183. Received its airworthiness certificate in 1997. About 325hrs.TT. Helicopter is complete and fully assembled. Last serviced in 2018 with a top-to-bottom reconditioning. RotorWay expert Mark Peterson completed ship inspection in 2018. Overall condition is good, but helicopter may require new main rotor blades. Comes with a road-ready 2-axle trailer. MAIN FEATURES UPGRADES: • Welded, powder-coated steel airframe with tall landing-gear struts. • Full cabin enclosure with ventilated doors. • RI-162 / 150hp engine (carbureted) with Exec-162 cooling system. • Elastomeric rotor system. • 35mm secondary shaft upgrade. • Dual controls. • Full instrumentation in illuminated panels. • Avionics (Terra TX760D Transceiver, Terra TRT250D Transponder, Intercom). • Night Flight Lighting (dual landing lights, running lights, strobe, illuminated instrument-panels. • Ground-handling wheels. • Tupperware container full of RotorWay manuals, prints, books and records. • Purchase includes a roadworthy 2-axle trailer with rear gate. FLIGHT READINESS: Helicopter has not flown for a few years, but owner starts and operates engine twice a year. Engine was last run April, 2025. Helicopter will require a renewal of the registration and possibly new main rotor blades. Otherwise, a qualified mechanic must go through helicopter to determine what else, if anything, is needed for flight-readiness. Helicopter has always been stored indoors. No significant rust or corrosion. Paint scheme: blue and white. Located in Colorado. Reason for sale: owner is preoccupied with several business. _____________________________________ SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 22 ft; height: 8 ft; width: 65 in.; empty weight: 925 lbs; max. payload: about 500 lbs; gross weight: 1,500 lbs; engine/horsepower: RI-162/150; fuel capacity: 17 gal; max. speed: 115 mph; cruise speed: 95 mph; rate of climb: 1000 fpm; flight duration: 2+ hours; hige: 7,000 ft; hoge: 5,000 ft; max. altitude: 10,000 ft.

Engine

RI-162 / 150hp

Interior

Excellent condition

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Rotorway Exec 90

This 1994 Rotorway Exec 90 (N129CA) is a 1-seat piston helicopters with 325 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $38,995.

The Exec 90 cruises at 2 kts (4 km/h) .

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 7 GPH (26 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $38/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $8,000. With 325 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,175 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 325 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $105 for pre-purchase inspection

Rotorway Exec 90 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
1
Cruise Speed
2 kts (4 km/h)
Fuel Burn
7 GPH (26 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROTORWAY EXEC

Fuel Burn
7.0 GPH
~$46/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$8,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$20,000
every 1,500 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N129CA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Brighton, CO

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Title Status

Clear Title

No active liens on FAA record

FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
Bill of Sale = ownership transfer Security Agreement = lien/loan Release/Discharge = lien removed
Bill of Sale
Mar 2026

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 N129CA.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$38,995
Range: $38,995 — $38,995
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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