2018 Robinson R44 Raven I Piston
Piston Helicopters
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 4
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
AIRFRAME
HOURS 4,400 HOURS (FRESHLY OVERHAULED)
EMPTY WEIGHT 1,548.8 LBS
CONFIGURATION UTILITY/PASSENGER
ENGINE
TYPE LYCOMING IO-540
TIME SINCE OVERHAUL 400 HOURS
COMPONENT TIMES
HOURS REMAINING 2,200 HOURS
AVIONICS
PMA4000 AUDIO
KING KY196A VHF
L3 NGT9000 / SSD120 XPDR
GARMIN GPSMAP296
TRACMAP FLIGHT 3 AG GPS
EQUIPMENT LIST
SPRAY GEAR
TRACMAP AG GPS
DUAL CONTROLS
GROUND HANDLING WHEELS
CARGO HOOK
INTERIOR
DARK GREY LEATHER SEATS
AEROFLOOR LONCOIN FLOORING
EXTERIOR
DARK BLUE WITH SILVER ACCENTS
NEW FRONT WINDOWS
Engine
TYPE LYCOMING IO-540 TIME SINCE OVERHAUL 400 HOURS COMPONENT TIMES HOURS REMAINING 2,200 HOURS AVIONICS PMA4000 AUDIO KING KY196A VHF L3 NGT9000 / SSD120 XPDR GARMIN GPSMAP296 TRACMAP FLIGHT 3 AG GPS EQUIPMENT LIST SPRAY GEAR TRACMAP AG GPS DUAL CONTROLS GROUND HANDLING WHEELS CARGO HOOK INTERIOR DARK GREY LEATHER SEATS AEROFLOOR LONCOIN FLOORING EXTERIOR DARK BLUE WITH SILVER ACCENTS NEW FRONT WINDOWS
Interior
DARK GREY LEATHER SEATS AEROFLOOR LONCOIN FLOORING EXTERIOR DARK BLUE WITH SILVER ACCENTS NEW FRONT WINDOWS
Exterior
DARK BLUE WITH SILVER ACCENTS NEW FRONT WINDOWS
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 3 active offers
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stephen Green
avpay.aero
|
$275,000
|
New Zealand | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Stephen Green
avpay.aero
|
Contact for price
|
New Zealand | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Stephen Green
avpay.aero
|
$440,000
|
New Zealand | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Robinson R44 Raven I Piston
This 2018 Robinson R44 Raven I Piston is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 4,400 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 below the market average at $275,000.
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 4,400 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.
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Robinson R44 Raven I Piston — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New Zealand
NZ
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.