2001 Robinson R44 Clipper I
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
For sale is a 2001 R44 Clipper 1 that has had the floats removed. 2,167.3 total time since new 32.7 hours remaining before some components need to be replaced Included in the sale: Dual controls Ground handling wheels ADS-B out via tail beacon Attitude gyro Directional gyro KY197A radio Bendix/King KT76C transponder NAT audio controller Bladder tanks not installed Tail rotor blades are effected by the AD and will expire January 2025 Last annual December 2023 Last compressions were 76,74,70,74,74,76 Several components have already been replaced: Tail rotor guard has 1,203 hours remaining Main rotor gearbox has 1,929.5 hours remaining Main rotor swashplate has 1,929.5 hours remaining Upper frame assembly has 1,929.5 hours remaining Main rotor gearset has 1,929.5 hours remaining Main rotor hub has 1,929.5 hours remaining Main rotor blades and spindles has 1,929.5 hours remaining or until 12-1-2026 Hydraulic reservoir has 1,929.5 hours remaining All three hydraulic servos has 1,929.5 hours remaining Hydraulic pump has 1,929.5 hours remaining Things that should be replaced in 32.7 hours: Tail rotor gear box Tail rotor pitch control Actuator assembly Clutch shaft Bearing assembly Sprag clutch Tail rotor driveshaft Lower swashplate Main rotor driveshaft Tail rotor gearset Helicopter is located in Georgia Digital copies of the logbooks are available upon request via DropBox Call or text Jimmy at
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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 Clipper I
This 2001 Robinson R44 Clipper I is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 2,167 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 R44 Clipper I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $696,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $159,000.
The R44 Clipper I cruises at 109 kts (202 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 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $82/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 2,167 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 33 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Robinson R44 Clipper I — Model Specs
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Safety Record
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