2008 Robinson R44 Raven 1  First Run for sale

2008 Robinson R44 Raven 1 First Run

Piston Helicopters

FOR SALE
$89,000 lowest of 2 offers
Location Kodak, TN
Seats 4
Engine Lycoming O-540 / IO-540
Cruise 110 kts (204 km/h)
ICAO Type R44
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

For sale is a 2008 R44 Raven 2 with AC that was last overhauled 1/29/2026! 2,202.1 total time since new 10.2 hours since overhaul 2189.8 hours remaining or until 1/29/2038! Included in the sale: New paint at the time of overhaul New leather type seats and carpet at the time of overhaul AC installed Garmin 430W Garmin GTX330 transponder LEMO x 4 Dual controls included Garmin GI-106A Nav indicator Attitude gyro Digital clock Last annual complied with on January 2026 Please note that all 2200 hour items were replaced expect for the main rotor blades. The main rotor blades were replaced with new in 2020 and have 241.1 TTSN at the time of overhaul. The blades are AK revision which are good for 15 years (2035 expire). Helicopter is located in Sevierville, TN

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Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
TJ Helicopters
trade-a-plane.com
$489,000
TJ Helicopters
tjhelicopters.com
$89,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Robinson R44 Raven 1 First Run

This 2008 Robinson R44 Raven 1 First Run is a 4-seat piston helicopters . This aircraft is priced below the market average at $89,000.

The R44 Raven 1 First Run cruises at 110 kts (204 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 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $88/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.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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Robinson R44 Raven 1 First Run — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
110 kts (204 km/h)
Max Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Useful Load
882 lbs (400 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
48 gal (182 L)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

ROBINSON R44

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/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. 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

Kodak, TN

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Title Status

No FAA title records

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

Safety Record

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