2004 Robinson R44 Clipper II for sale

2004 Robinson R44 Clipper II

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$349,000
Location St Augustine, FL
Total Time 4,504 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # L#1179E
Reg # L#1179E
Engine Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

2004 Clipper II on Std Skids w/AC IFR Trainer (OH'd 2021)

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Old City Helicopter Sales, LLC - Factory Authorized Dealer
trade-a-plane.com
$349,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$349,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Robinson R44 Clipper II

This 2004 Robinson R44 Clipper II (L#1179E) is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 4,504 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 R44 Clipper II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $149,000 to $776,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $349,000.

The R44 Clipper II 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 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 4,504 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,200 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,504 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Robinson R44 Clipper II — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
109 kts (202 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
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44 Clipper 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 Clipper 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 (L#1179E) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

St Augustine, FL

Seller reported 1058 more aircraft in FL →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check L#1179E against the NTSB accident database.

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