2001 Robinson R44 Raven II
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
777 Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$179,262
$179,722
|
Otopeni, Romania | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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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.
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Robinson R44 Raven II — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (YR-DDC) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Otopeni, Romania
RO
Seller reportedTitle 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
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.