1990 ROBINSON R22 BETA
$165,000
Overpriced
- Year
- 1990
- Make
- Robinson
- Model
- R22 BETA
- Total Time
- 2,542 hr
- Location
- Saint Augustine, FL
- Seller
- Old City Helicopter Sales - Factory Authorized Dealer
- Source
- controller.com
Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise
- 96 kts
- Max Speed
- 102 kts
- Range
- 209 nm
- Ceiling
- 14,000 ft
- Fuel
- 17.0 gal
- Engines
- 1 · Piston
- Power
- 131 hp
- MTOW
- 1,370 lbs
- ICAO Type
- R22
Manufacturer-published specs for the Robinson R22 BETA model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $150
- Annual Fixed
- $18,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $120,000
- TBO
- 2,200 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Robinson R22 BETA. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
Robinson R22 BETA typical:
$18,000 – $295,578
across 55 active listings
Description
Exterior Base: White. Exterior Trim: Red. Interior: Tan Leather (aftermarket). Artificial Horizon. Directional Gyro. King Com. King Transponder. King KN53 with CDI. Vertical Card Compass. Cabin Heater. Collective Activated Hobbs Metter. 2 Bose Headsets (not hardwired). Accessory Mount. Ground Handling Wheels. Can be used as an instrument trainer. 2542 TT* NEW MRBs INSTALLED IN APRIL, 2023 @ 2097 TT. NEW TRBs INSTALLED IN NOVEMBER, 2024 @ 2398 TT. ZERO TIME ENGINE INSTALLED 2000 AT 762 TT EXPIRING LIFE LIMITED COMPONENTS REPLACED (Report available upon request) EXPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE FINANCING AVAILABLE INSURANCE INFORMATION AVAILABLE *Approximate hours as of November 19, 2025 (Eng Time 1779 Hrs) Last Annual/100 Hour Inspection performed: June, 2025. All ADs current through June, 2025. SBs not current - status report avaiable upon request. Fuel Bladders Not Installed. ADS-B Out Not Compliant. 12 Year Inspection Not Performed. 2200 Hour Overhaul Not Performed.
About the Robinson R22 BETA
The Robinson R22 Beta (1985–1995) added an optional engine governor, rotor brake and auxiliary fuel tank over the original R22, with the carbureted Lycoming O-320-B2C. It was the mainstream R22 trainer until the Beta II superseded it in 1995.
As an older airframe its price is driven almost entirely by hours remaining to the 2,200-hour / 12-year overhaul; budget examples start low but a near-overhaul aircraft can cost more all-in than a higher-priced Beta II.
Buy it if you want a proven, affordable trainer with plenty of choice on the market; step up to the Beta II if you regularly fly hot-and-high.
Produced 1985–1995.