1997 ROBINSON R44 ASTRO Piston Helicopters
Starts from the median asking price of 53 comparable Robinson 44 series listings ($299,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time +2,158 hr vs comps -4.3%
- ADS-B (64% of comps) +7.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Robinson R44 ASTRO Piston Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 5,258 hrs |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 5258 hrs
Engine
- Time since overhaul
- 858 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description 1997 R44 Astro, (w/Hydraulics), (OH'd 2022) 1997 R44 Astro (w/Hydraulics) (OH'd 2022) Available Immediately Exterior Base: Blue. No Trim. (N-Numbers will be taped on). Interior: Gray Leather. Fire Extinguisher with Pocket. Vertical Card Compass. Digital Artificial Horizon. Directional Gyro. Slip Skid Indicator. Garmin GTR225A Com. King Transponder. 4 Headsets (1 Bose A20, 1 Bose A30 & 2 Non-Noise Canceling). Ground Handling Wheels. Tug included in sale. 858 TSOH* 2200 FIELD HOUR OVERHAUL JUNE, 2022 @ 4399.6 AFTT 15 YEAR TRBs INSTALLED SEPTEMBER, 2025 ADS-B OUT (uAvionix Tail Beacon) *Approximate hours as of September 24, 2026 (TT 5258 Hrs). Last Annual/100 Hour Inspection performed: January, 2026. All applicable ADs & SBs current through RHC SB-114. SB-115 (Loose Gearmotors on Belt-Tension Actuators), SB-116 (Ground Handling Wheel Support Reorientation), SB-117 (Loose Gearmotors on Belt-Tension Actuators), SB-118 (Main Rotor Teeter Hinge and Coning Hinge Bolts), and SB-119 (Hydraulic Servo-to-Swashplate Push-Pull Tube Connections) not performed. 858 TSOH
Modifications
858 TSOH
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Last flight
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