2005 Robinson R44 Raven II

2005 Robinson R44 Raven II

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$199,000
Total Time 1,880 hrs
Seats 4
Cruise 113 kts (209 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

For sale is a 2005 R44 Raven 2. This helicopter has low total time since new and is a perfect ship for a private user. Please note that the exterior and interior are in above average condition due to the fact it has been privately used the majority of its life. 1880 hours total time since new 320 hours remaining Included in the sale: Bladder tanks Dual controls Ground handling wheels Custom interior Aftermarket door pockets Attitude gyro Directional gyro Lynx 9000 ADS-B transponder Bendix/King KY196A New tail rotor blades installed 3/14/2025 Main rotor blades new 8/18/2014 with 90 hours remaining Yoke AD complied with AC not installed Lower sheeve rivet AD complied with Last annual completed 8/17/2025 Compressions were 76,70,74,76,70,76 Valve guide (wobble test) last complied with at 1733 TTSN Helicopter is located in Michigan Logbooks are available upon request via DropBox Call or text Jimmy at 865-719-6478

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Robinson R44 Raven II

This 2005 Robinson R44 Raven II is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 1,880 hours on the airframe. There are currently 188 R44 Raven II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $49,000 to $899,999. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $199,000.

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 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 1,880 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 320 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: 1,880 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

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)
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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.

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