2001 Robinson R44 Raven II for sale

2001 Robinson R44 Raven II

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$179,262
Location Otopeni, Romania
Total Time 1,950 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 0980
Reg # YR-DDC Romania
Engine Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Cruise 113 kts (209 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Summary: Excellent opportunity for private owners or flight schools.

Key Maintenance: Recent main and tail rotor blade replacement (October 2024).

Condition Note: Calendar Life Ended: November 2024" and "12-Year Inspection: Needed."

Airplane Time State

Total Time Since New (TTSN): 1950 hours

Time Remaining to Overhaul (TBO): 250 hours

Serial Number: 0980

Engine: Lycoming O-540-F1B5 (carbureted, 225 HP takeoff)

Engine TBO Remaining: 1800 hours and 6 years

Equipment

Additional features

A brand new set of Apollo Spray Sistem-DTM-4-328.

Condition

Interior

rating: 8/10 -

Grey Fabric Velour Seats (good condition) with 1-point shoulder harnesses, pilot-side adjustable pedals, and underseat storage.

Exterior

rating: 7/10 -

Gray

Engine

Engine: Lycoming O-540-F1B5 (carbureted, 225 HP takeoff) Engine TBO Remaining: 1800 hours and 6 years

Interior

Grey Fabric Velour Seats (good condition) with 1-point shoulder harnesses, pilot-side adjustable pedals, and underseat storage.

Exterior

Gray

Modifications / STCs

Included Equipment: A brand new set of Apollo Spray Sistem-DTM-4-328.

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
777 Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$179,262
$179,722

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Robinson R44 Raven II

This 2001 Robinson R44 Raven II (YR-DDC) is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 1,950 hours on the airframe. There are currently 263 R44 Raven II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $10,749 to $899,999. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $179,262.

The R44 Raven II cruises at 113 kts (209 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/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 1,950 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 250 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: 1,950 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
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Robinson R44 Raven II — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
113 kts (209 km/h)
Max Speed
130 kts (241 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Useful Load
994 lbs (451 kg)
Horsepower
245 HP
Fuel Capacity
46 gal (174 L)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44 Raven II

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr
Variable Cost
$200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$150,000
every 2,200 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the ROBINSON R44 Raven II. 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 (YR-DDC) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Otopeni, Romania

RO

Seller reported

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 YR-DDC.

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

Price History

8 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, winglist.aero, aviastock.com

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