2018 Robinson R44 Raven I Piston
FOR SALE

2018 Robinson R44 Raven I Piston

Piston Helicopters

$275,000 lowest of 3 offers
Location New Zealand
Total Time 4,400 hrs
Seats 4
Cruise 108 kts (200 km/h)
ICAO Type R44

Equipment & Features

Seats
4
✓ Clean NTSB 3 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

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

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 Action
Stephen Green
avpay.aero
$275,000
Stephen Green
avpay.aero
Contact for price
Stephen Green
avpay.aero
$440,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,400 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Compare 3 offers from different marketplaces
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

New Zealand

NZ

Seller reported

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.

Price History

2 price events · sources: avpay.aero

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