2008 Robinson R44 Clipper I
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Artificial horizon BFG (AIM) 1100 Directional (AIM) 205-1B Vertical compass PAI 700 VHF King KY 196A XPR Garmin GTX 330 mode S GPS / COM / VOR / LOC / GS Garmin GNS430 CDI Garmin GI 106A Audio controller NAT AA12S ELT Kannad 406 AF
Description
CLIPPER II 1 OWNER SINCE NEW Airplane time state: TTSN 1475.70 (2025,02.19) MOTOR Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 (remaining 725) MR Blades C005-12-CS S/N 20410 / 20414 remaining 1441
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Interior
4 Points Gray leather seats
Exterior
Dark blue met L1081 HL Trim Bright Silver Met L0183 HL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRANCOIS Contact
winglist.aero
|
$326,173 *
EUR 280,000
|
DIJON DAROIS, France | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
CAAL Aviation Sarl
planecheck.com
|
$326,173 *
€ 280,000
|
France | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
Contact for price
|
Darois | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Robinson R44 Clipper I
This 2008 Robinson R44 Clipper I (N144LR) is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 1,475 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 R44 Clipper I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $696,000.
The R44 Clipper I 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 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $82/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 1,475 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 725 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Robinson R44 Clipper I — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N144LR.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Darois
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 N144LR.
Price History
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