2009 Robinson R44 Raven II
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
* -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 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Corporate Helicopters
controller.com
|
$235,000
$265,000
|
San Diego, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Corporate Helicopters
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$239,276 *
GBP £177,603
|
San Diego, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Corporate Helicopters
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$242,246
|
San Diego, California, Australia | Apr 06, 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 Raven II
This 2009 Robinson R44 Raven II (N491SA) is a 4-seat piston helicopters . There are currently 286 R44 Raven II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $30,000 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 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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Robinson R44 Raven II — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N491SA.
Location & Ownership
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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