2017 Robinson R44 Raven I Piston
FOR SALE

2017 Robinson R44 Raven I Piston

Piston Helicopters

$438,750
Total Time 554 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # YR-MRC Romania
Cruise 108 kts (200 km/h)
ICAO Type R44

Equipment & Features

Seats
4
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

AIRFRAME HOURS

554 h

ENGINE

Lycoming O-540-F1B5

ENGINE HOURS 554 h

ENGINE POWER 260 HP

ROTOR

2-Blade Standard

ROTOR HOURS 554 h

ARC DUE

10/2023

Engine

ENGINE HOURS 554 h ENGINE POWER 260 HP ROTOR 2-Blade Standard ROTOR HOURS 554 h ARC DUE 10/2023

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Liam Kelly
avpay.aero
$438,750
$438,827

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Robinson R44 Raven I Piston

This 2017 Robinson R44 Raven I Piston (YR-MRC) is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 554 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 R44 Raven I Piston aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $275,000 to $440,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $438,750.

The R44 Raven I Piston cruises at 108 kts (200 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 554 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,646 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: 554 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Robinson R44 Raven I Piston — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
108 kts (200 km/h)
Max Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Useful Load
882 lbs (400 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
48 gal (182 L)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44

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. 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 (YR-MRC) is registered outside the US.

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.

We'll check YR-MRC against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: avpay.aero

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