2009 Robinson R44 Clipper II for sale

2009 Robinson R44 Clipper II

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$425,000Good Deal
Location Saint Augustine, FL
Total Time 874 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # Listing # 1396H
Reg # 1396H
Engine Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 430 GTX 300ES

Description

2009 Clipper II w/PopOut Floats w/AC Exterior Base: White. Exterior Trim: Black. (N-Numbers are taped on). Interior: Tan Leather. Air Conditioning. Vertical Card Compass. IVSI. Artificial Horizon. Directional Gyro. Turn Coordinator. Garmin 430 GPS/Com/Nav w/CDI. Garmin GTX 300ES Transponder. Bose Wiring (headsets not included). After Market Floor Inserts. Easy Wheel Ground Handling Wheels. NEW 15 YEAR MRBs INSTALLED IN NOVEMBER, 2020 @ 645 Hrs. TT NEW TRBs TO BE INSTALLED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION NEW FLOAT CYLINDER INSTALLED MAY, 2023 FLIGHT VIDEO AVAILABLE UP ON REQUEST FUEL BLADDERS INSTALLED ADS-B OUT EXPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE FINANCING AVAILABLE INSURANCE INFORMATION AVAILABLE *Approximate Hours as of December 22, 2025. Last Annual/100 Hour Inspection May, 2024. Will be delivered with fresh annual inspection and new TRBs. All applicable ADs current through April, 2024. Various SBs not performed. Report available upon request. 12 year inspection not performed.

Inspection

fresh annual

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$425,000
Old City Helicopter Sales - Factory Authorized Dealer
controller.com
$425,000
Old City Helicopter Sales - Factory Authorized Dealer
controlleremea.co.uk
$432,851 *
GBP £321,470
Old City Helicopter Sales - Factory Authorized Dealer
aviationtrader.com.au
$439,055

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Robinson R44 Clipper II

This 2009 Robinson R44 Clipper II (1396H) is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 874 hours on the airframe. There are currently 32 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 $425,000.

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 874 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,326 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: 874 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 (1396H) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Saint Augustine, FL

Seller reported 1079 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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for 1396H.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (1396H). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$425,000
Range: $358,560 — $557,250
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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