1994 Rotorway Exec 90
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
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VFRDescription
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
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$38,995
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Brighton, CO | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Vortech
hangar67.com
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$38,995
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Brighton, CO | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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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.
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Rotorway Exec 90 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N129CA.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
Clear Title
No active liens on FAA record
FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N129CA.