2026 Robinson R44 Cadet for sale

2026 Robinson R44 Cadet

Piston Helicopters

NEW
$520,000 lowest of 3 offers
Location Saint Augustine, FL
Seats 2
Serial # L#895K
Reg # L#895K
Engine Lycoming O-540-F1B5 (derated)
Cruise 105 kts (194 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB Multiple sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

2026 ROBINSON R44 CADET For Sale in Saint Augustine, Florida Available Sep/Oct, 2026 WITH UTILITY FLOATS CONFIGURATION OPEN *MSRP ***CALL FOR DISCOUNTED QUOTE*** REQUEST FACTORY TRADE-IN QUOTE FINANCING AVAILABLE INSURANCE INFORMATION AVAILABLE NOTE: This helicopter is available for sale only to US based buyers. *As of the January 1, 2026 price list. The price will be adjusted to reflect additional options added.

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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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$520,000
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$563,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Robinson R44 Cadet

This 2026 Robinson R44 Cadet (L#895K) is a 2-seat piston helicopters . There are currently 14 R44 Cadet aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $357,593 to $563,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $520,000.

The R44 Cadet cruises at 105 kts (194 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 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $185/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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Robinson R44 Cadet — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
105 kts (194 km/h)
Max Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,200 lbs (998 kg)
Useful Load
750 lbs (340 kg)
Horsepower
210 HP
Fuel Capacity
31 gal (117 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44 Cadet

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$185/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$150,000
every 2,400 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the ROBINSON R44 Cadet. 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 (L#895K) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Saint Augustine, FL

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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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for L#895K.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (L#895K). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Price History

13 price events · sources: kaggle-2020, globalplanesearch.com, avpay.aero, trade-a-plane.com, planecheck.com, controller.com

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