2004 Robinson R44 Raven I for sale

2004 Robinson R44 Raven I

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$215,000 lowest of 2 offers
Total Time 1,460 hrs
Seats 4
Engine Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Cruise 109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

GTX327 ADS-B out

Description

For sale is a 2004 R44 Raven 1 that had a 12 year inspection on November 2018. Please note that the 12 year was completed at 1460 hours total time since new and several items were replaced with new during that time. 1,839.8 hours total time since new – airframe 12 year inspection performed at 1,460 hours total time since new 1,839.8 hours since new – engine 379.8 hours since overhaul – engine 1,820.2 hours remaining – engine Included in the sale: Main rotor blades new 12-20-2022 with 2,115.3 hours remaining! 15 year blades! Tail rotor blades new 12-20-2022 with 2,115.3 hours remaining! Bladder tanks installed Dual controls included Garmin 430 NAT audio controller Directional gyro Attitude gyro GTX327 ADS-B out via tail beacon Black leather seats with yellow stitching Bubble windows Helicopter is located in Pittsburgh (shocker, I know) Call or text Jimmy at

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Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
TJ Helicopters
tjhelicopters.com
$225,000
TJ Helicopters
tjhelicopters.com
$215,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Robinson R44 Raven I

This 2004 Robinson R44 Raven I is a 4-seat piston helicopters with 1,460 hours on the airframe. There are currently 106 R44 Raven I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,000 to $744,120. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $215,000.

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 1,460 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 740 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,460 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,200 hrs)
Compare 2 offers from different marketplaces
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Robinson R44 Raven I — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
109 kts (202 km/h)
Max Speed
130 kts (241 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
882 lbs (400 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
Fuel Capacity
31 gal (117 L)
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44 Raven I

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
Variable Cost
$200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$150,000
every 2,200 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the ROBINSON R44 Raven I. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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