Robinson R44 Clipper I Helicopter in Florida
Florida is a major used-aircraft transaction state with high concentration of flight schools, dealers and aviation events (Sun 'n Fun, Naples, Vero Beach, Lakeland). The flat terrain and dense GA airport network make Florida ideal for cross-country training and recreational flying year-round.
1 used Robinson R44 Clipper I helicopters for sale in Florida · 4-seat · from $597K · updated 12 hours ago
About the Robinson R44 Clipper I
The Robinson R44 Clipper I is the float-equipped version of the Raven I, fitted with either fixed utility floats or pop-out emergency floats for operation over water. It shares the Raven I's carbureted Lycoming O-540 (225 hp), hydraulic controls and four-seat cabin.
The Clipper is favoured for marine, island, survey and waterfront work where amphibious capability matters, and commands a premium over a comparable land Raven I. Used examples generally sell between $150,000 and $500,000 depending on float type, year and hours.
Buy it if you need over-water operation on a budget; choose the Clipper II if you want the stronger fuel-injected engine for the same mission.
Robinson R44 Clipper I Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Clipper I is a 4-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 109 kt (202 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 882–994 lbs (400–451 kg).
1 Robinson R44 Clipper I For Sale
There are currently 1 used Robinson R44 Clipper I for sale, ranging from $597,000 to $597,000, with a median asking price of $597,000.
Robinson R44 Clipper I Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R44 Clipper II | 2002–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 994 lbs (451 kg) | $149K – $776K | Coastal, island and lake operations | 33 |
Compare Robinson R44 Clipper I
See how the Robinson R44 Clipper I stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Robinson R44 Clipper I cost? Used R44 Clipper I prices: from $597K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 1 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Robinson R44 Clipper I Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $91,000 (1994 models) · highest around $747,019 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Robinson R44 Clipper I
Every Robinson R44 Clipper I faces a mandatory 2,200-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $150,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,200-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Robinson R44 Clipper I
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Robinson R44 Clipper I Inventory by Country
| United States | 344 |
| Canada | 21 |
| Australia | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 15 |
| South Africa | 14 |
| Italy | 10 |
Robinson R44 Clipper I Inventory by State
| Florida | 47 |
| California | 9 |
| Texas | 6 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| Nevada | 3 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Louisiana | 2 |
| Utah | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
Robinson R44 Clipper I by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 82 |
| Under $300k | 145 |
| Under $500k | 270 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Clipper I
| 2026 R44 Raven II | $693,640 |
| 2026 R44 Raven II | $693,640 |
| 2006 R44 Raven II | $310,000 |
| 2008 R44 Raven II | $335,000 |
| 2001 R44 Raven I | $319,000 |
| 2015 R44 Raven I | $355,000 |
Other Robinson Helicopters
| Robinson R44 | 477 |
| Robinson R22 | 151 |
| Robinson R66 | 93 |
| Robinson R88 | 3 |
Robinson R44 Clipper I Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Robinson R44 Clipper I. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database