Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has GA hubs at Philadelphia (NE corridor), Pittsburgh (Allegheny County), Harrisburg and Lehigh Valley. Piper Aircraft headquartered in Vero Beach FL but PA has significant Piper service centre presence. Eastern PA blends with NJ/DE/MD GA market.
1 used Robinson R44 Raven II helicopters for sale in Pennsylvania · 4-seat · from $646K · updated yesterday
About the Robinson R44 Raven II
The Robinson R44 Raven II is the fuel-injected flagship of the R44 family, introduced in July 2002. Its Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine produces 245 hp and removes the carburetor-heat and mixture management of earlier R44s, giving noticeably better hot-and-high performance.
With four seats, a 2,500 lb gross weight, hydraulically boosted controls and a 130-knot maximum speed, the Raven II is the best-selling piston helicopter in the world and a mainstay of private ownership, flight training and light utility work. It remains in production today, and used examples typically sell between $200,000 and $650,000 depending on year, hours and avionics.
Buy it if you want the newest systems, the strongest altitude performance and the best resale value; look at the Raven I instead if budget is the priority and you fly mostly at lower altitudes.
Robinson R44 Raven II Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Raven II is a 4-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 113 kt (209 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 994 lbs (451 kg).
1 Robinson R44 Raven II For Sale
There are currently 1 used Robinson R44 Raven II for sale, ranging from $646,000 to $646,000, with a median asking price of $646,000.
Compare Robinson R44 Raven II
See how the Robinson R44 Raven II stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Robinson R44 Raven II cost? Used R44 Raven II prices: from $646K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 48 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 Raven II 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 $693,640 (2026). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Robinson R44 Raven II
Every Robinson R44 Raven II 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.
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Robinson R44 Raven II Inventory by Country
| United States | 316 |
| Canada | 20 |
| United Kingdom | 14 |
| Australia | 14 |
| South Africa | 12 |
| China | 9 |
Robinson R44 Raven II Inventory by State
| Florida | 34 |
| California | 9 |
| Texas | 6 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Utah | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| Louisiana | 2 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
Robinson R44 Raven II by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 80 |
| Under $300k | 143 |
| Under $500k | 259 |
Robinson R44 Raven II by Decade
| 2020s | 1 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Raven II
| 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 | 433 |
| Robinson R22 | 143 |
| Robinson R66 | 80 |
| Robinson R88 | 3 |
Robinson R44 Raven II Safety Record
Across all R44 Raven II variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2006–2007. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2007 | Morrison, MO | Incident | Loss of control on the ground due to aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the g… |
| May 03, 2006 | Rocky Point, NC | Incident | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tra… |
| May 01, 2006 | Desert Center, CA | Fatal (2) | a loss of control and the divergence of the main rotor blade system from its normal rotational path for undetermined rea… |
NTSB records 2006–2007. Includes all Robinson R44 Raven II variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.