Robinson R44 Clipper I Helicopter under $100,000
1 used Robinson R44 Clipper I helicopters for sale under $100,000 · 4-seat · from $99K · updated 7 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 $99,000 to $99,000, with a median asking price of $99,000.
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 $99K, 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 |
Robinson R44 Clipper I by Decade
| 2000s | 1 |
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 |
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| Robinson R44 | 477 |
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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