2004 Robinson R44 Raven 1 VFR
Piston Helicopters
FOR SALEAircraft Details
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Description
For sale is a 2004 R44 Raven 1 that had a 12 year inspection on November 2018. Please note that the 12 year was completed at 1460 hours total time since new and several items were replaced with new during that time.
1,839.8 hours total time since new – airframe
12 year inspection performed at 1,460 hours total time since new
1,839.8 hours since new – engine
379.8 hours since overhaul – engine
1,820.2 hours remaining – engine
Included in the sale:
Main rotor blades new 12-20-2022 with 2,115.3 hours remaining! 15 year blades!
Tail rotor blades new 12-20-2022 with 2,115.3 hours remaining!
Bladder tanks installed
Dual controls included
Garmin 430
NAT audio controller
Directional gyro
Attitude gyro
GTX327
ADS-B out via tail beacon
Black leather seats with yellow stitching
Bubble windows
Helicopter is located in Pittsburgh (shocker, I know)
Call or text Jimmy at 865-719-6478
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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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$215,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Robinson R44 Raven 1 VFR
This 2004 Robinson R44 Raven 1 VFR is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 12 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 R44 Raven 1 VFR aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $215,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $215,000.
The R44 Raven 1 VFR 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 12 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,188 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Robinson R44 Raven 1 VFR — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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