2018 Robinson R44 Raven II for sale

2018 Robinson R44 Raven II

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$595,000Fair Price
Location Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Total Time 540 hrs
Engine SMOH 540 hrs
Seats 4
Engine Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Cruise 113 kts (209 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
GARMIN GTN 650XI GPS TOUCHSCREEN GARMIN GTX 345 TRANSPONDER (ADSSB IN/OUT) MODE S GARMIN GMA 350H AUDIO PANEL WITH BLUETOOTH

Description

VIP Interior, Grey Leather Seats, Garmin 500, 5 Point Harnesses, Executive Grey Leather Door Trim, New Type Stabilizer Installed, Oil Return System Installed,Tail Rotor Bulletin Completed, Airconditioning, GPU Plug Installed

Engine

ENGINE TYPE LYCOMING IO-540-AE1A5 TIME SINCE NEW 540 HOURS HOURS REMAINING 1,660 HOURS 12 YEAR INSPECTION DUE 2030 ITEM RETIREMENT OR OH HOURS REMAINING AIRFRAME ALL COMPONENTS 1,660 ENGINE 1,660 12 YEAR AIRFRAME INSPECTION 26/01/2030

Interior

VIP GREY LEATHER SEATS BLACK, WITH LEATHER TRIM ON DOORS 5 POINT HARNESS 4 X ZULU HEADSETS

Exterior

FACTORY WHITE PAINT WITH DARK BLUE STRIPES (BLACK WRAPPING)

Modifications / STCs

VIP INTERIOR, GREY LEATHER SEATS

GARMIN 500

5 POINT HARNESSES

EXECUTIVE GREY LEATHER DOOR TRIM

NEW TYPE STABILIZER INSTALLED

OIL RETURN SYSTEM INSTALLED

TAIL ROTOR BULLETIN COMPLETED

AIRCONDITIONING

GPU PLUG INSTALLED

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$595,000
Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$618,456 *
AUD $861,201
Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$605,744 *
GBP £449,614

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Robinson R44 Raven II

This 2018 Robinson R44 Raven II is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 540 hours on the airframe. There are currently 288 R44 Raven II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $30,000 to $899,999. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $595,000.

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. With 540 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,660 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: 540 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Robinson R44 Raven II — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
113 kts (209 km/h)
Max Speed
130 kts (241 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Useful Load
994 lbs (451 kg)
Horsepower
245 HP
Fuel Capacity
46 gal (174 L)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44 Raven II

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 Raven II. 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

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

ZA

Seller reported 85 more aircraft in Gauteng →

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.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$440,914
Range: $311,250 — $608,453
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+35%
Above Market

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