Robinson R44
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
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Description
For sale is a 1996 Astro that was converted to a Raven 1. This helicopter has very low total time and a 0 time since major engine overhaul! The paint and interior are new and the windows have been polished! 1,130 hours since new – airframe 1,070 hours remaining until overhaul – airframe 4 hours since overhaul – engine 2,196 hours remaining until – engine Includes in the sale: Zero time since overhauled motor New paint New interior (carpet, headliner, leather seats) Bladder tanks installed Attitude gyro Directional gyro Garmin GPS 150 Bendix / King KY197A radio Bendix / King KT76C transponder Ground handling wheels not included ADS-B out via tail beacon Main rotor blades have 785 TTSN expire June 2031 Tail rotor blades are new and expire September 2040 Annual completed September 2025 Compressions 78,78,78,77,78,78 Call or text Jimmy at
Interior
are new and the windows have been polished
Exterior
and interior are new and the windows have been polished
Inspection
Annual completed September 2025 Compressions 78,78,78,77,78,78 Call
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TJ Helicopters
tjhelicopters.com
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$299,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Robinson R44
This Robinson R44 is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 1,070 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 R44 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $775,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $299,000.
The R44 cruises at 110 kts (204 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 1,070 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,130 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Robinson R44 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Robinson R44
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner Helicopters, and Model R44, and R44 II Helicopters
View full AD →Robinson Helicopter Company Models R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44 and R44 II Helicopters
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