1998 Robinson R44 Astro/Raven 1
Piston Helicopters
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
For sale is a 1998 R44 Astro that has been converted with the hydraulic upgrade. 6,628.6 aircraft total time 1,856.2 hours since overhaul 343.8 hours remaining or until April 2030! Included in the sale: NAT audio controller Bendix/King KY197A COM Garmin GTX335 transponder (ADS-B out) Bladder tanks installed Dual controls included Ground wheels not included AD 2024-04-02 Tail rotor blades replaced with new 4/17/2025 AD 2024-19-11 Yoke AD complied with by replacing it with a new yoke AD 2024-23-01 lower bracket AD complied with 4/17/2025 New battery 4/17/2025 Tail cone and horizontal stabilizer will not need to be replaced next overhaul Main rotor blades expire 4/16/2030 Annual completed 4/17/2025 Track and balance completed 4/17/2025 Last 2,200 hour inspection completed on 4/16/2018 Compressions are 72,74,75,72,75,76 Digital copies of the logbooks are available upon request via DropBox Call or text Jimmy at 865-719-6478
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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TJ Helicopters
tjhelicopters.com
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$159,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Robinson R44 Astro/Raven 1
This 1998 Robinson R44 Astro/Raven 1 is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 1,856 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $159,000.
The R44 Astro/Raven 1 cruises at 108 kts (200 km/h) with a range of 300 nm (556 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $88/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 1,856 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 344 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Robinson R44 Astro/Raven 1 — Model Specs
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