2012 Robinson R44 Raven I for sale

2012 Robinson R44 Raven I

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$299,000
Total Time 376 hrs
Seats 4
Engine Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

is still installed from September of 2012. This bird has always spent the night in a hanger! Never been in a corrosive environment!

Description

For sale is a 2012 R44 Raven 1. This helicopter is very unique in the fact that it has only had 1 owner since new! All original equipment is still installed from September of 2012. This bird has always spent the night in a hanger! Never been in a corrosive environment! 376 total time since new airframe 376 total time since new engine Included in the sale: Garmin 420W GPS Kannad ELT Garmin GTX 327 transponder NAT audio controller ADS-B out via tail beacon Helicopter easy wheels – ground handling wheels Dual controls Last annual completed April 2023 at 373 total time since new Last compressions were 77,76,76,77,76,78 Please note, come October 2024, you will need to have the main rotor blades and tail rotor blades replaced with either new or serviceable blades. Located in West Virginia Digital copies of the logbooks are available upon request via DropBox Call or text Jimmy at

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Robinson R44 Raven I

This 2012 Robinson R44 Raven I is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 376 hours on the airframe. 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 $299,000.

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. With 376 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,824 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: 376 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Robinson R44 Raven I — 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
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
882 lbs (400 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
Fuel Capacity
31 gal (117 L)
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44 Raven I

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/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 I. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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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