2008 Robinson R44 Raven I
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
For sale is a 2008 R44 Raven 1. This helicopter has no damage history and is a VFR trainer. 585 total time since new airframe (1,615 remaining) 585 total time since new engine (1,615 remaining) Included in the sale: New tan leather seats Ground handling wheels Dual controls Main rotors new May 2016 and expire May 2028 and have 978.7 total time since new Tail rotors new May 2021 and expire May 2033 and have 313.8 total time since new Attitude gyro Directional gyro Vertical card compass Bendix/King KY 197A radio Bendix/King KT76C transponder Kannad ELT Garmin GDL82 ADS-B out Bladder tanks are not installed Last 100 hour / annual inspection performed on 7/5/2023 at 560 total time since new. Engine compressions are : 79/80 77/80 77/80 78/80 78/80 76/80 Helicopter is located in Illinois Digital copies of the logbooks are available upon request via DropBox More pictures and videos are available upon request Call or text Jimmy at
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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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$295,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Robinson R44 Raven I
This 2008 Robinson R44 Raven I is a 4-seat piston helicopters . There are currently 110 R44 Raven I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,000 to $859,699. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $295,000.
The R44 Raven 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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Robinson R44 Raven I — Model Specs
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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