Robinson R44 Raven I
Piston Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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
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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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$289,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Robinson R44 Raven I
This Robinson R44 Raven I is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 1,070 hours on the airframe. There are currently 110 R44 Raven I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,000 to $859,699. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $289,000.
The R44 Raven I cruises at 109 kts (202 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 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $82/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.
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Robinson R44 Raven I — Model Specs
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