2009 Robinson R44 Raven II for sale

2009 Robinson R44 Raven II

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$235,000below typical asking range
Location San Diego, CA
Total Time 4,138 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 12831
Reg # N491SA
Engine Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Cruise 113 kts (209 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Vertical Compass PAI-700 Art Horizon with Slip/Skid Directional Gryo Garmin 420W GPS/COM King KY197A COM with Nine Memory Channels Garmin GTX328 Mode S Transponder with Remote Mode C NAT Audio Panel Kannad 406 AF ELT Series 406 MHz Radar Altimeter ADS-B

Description

2009 ROBINSON R44 RAVEN II For Sale in San Diego, California * -7 Rotorblades * Air Conditioning * ADS-B * Radar Altimeter

Engine

Time Remaining: 261.0 or 12/21/2028

Interior

Gray Leather Interior

Exterior

Base Slate Gray Met (L0305) with Silver Prl Met (L6614HL) trim

Inspection

Completed the overhaul on 12/02/2016.

Modifications / STCs

7 Rotorblades

Air Conditioning

Fire Ext

Observation Bubble Window x4

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Corporate Helicopters
controller.com
$235,000
$265,000

* 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 Raven II

This 2009 Robinson R44 Raven II (N491SA) is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 4,138 hours on the airframe. There are currently 263 R44 Raven II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $10,749 to $899,999. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $235,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/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 4,138 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,200 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,138 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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)
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
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

FAA registration data pending for N491SA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

San Diego, CA

Seller reported 845 more aircraft in California →

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.

We'll check N491SA against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, controlleremea.co.uk

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $303,000–$399,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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