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2015 ROBINSON R44 RAVEN II

🕒 Listed 5 days ago
$449,000
fyiEstimate $500,500–$513,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 38 comparable Robinson R44 RAVEN II listings ($402,500), then adjusts for:

  • Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
  • Airframe time +68 hr vs comps -0.1%
  • Modern GPS navigator (32% of comps) +11.3%
  • ADS-B (47% of comps) +8.7%
  • Market supply: 60 for sale of 1326 FAA-registered +1.2%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

2015
1,850 hrs
N918BS ✈ Flight Tracking
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13843
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Overview

Make / ModelRobinson R44 RAVEN II
TypeHelicopter
Airframe time1,850 hrs
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 430
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 330ES
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 350, GMA350H
Avionics / GPS / navGNS 430W
AnnualJuly 2027
Inspection100hr
Garmin GPS ADS-B

Description

Well-equipped 2015 Robinson R44 Raven II, N918BS, with 1,850 hours total time and no damage history. Equipped with factory air conditioning, bubble windows, ground handling wheels, new interior insulation, and includes a new horizontal stabilizer retrofit kit - currently priced at $6950. Avionics include a Garmin GNS 430W GPS, GTR 225B com, GMA 350H audio panel, and GTX 330ES with ADS-B Out. Annual/100-hour completed July 2026, 12-year due May 2027 (or in 350 hours), and logs complete since new. Hangared in Denton, Texas (KDTO), serious inquiries welcomed and pre-buy inspections encouraged.

Modifications

Air Conditioning Bubble Windows 15-year T/R blades installed August 2024 Ground Handling Wheels New Insulation (July 2026) No Known Damage Complete Logs (available upon request) Includes New Horizontal Stabilizer Retrofit Kit ($6,950 value - not installed

Avionics

Audio Panel: GMA350H Communications: Garmin GTR225B Global Positioning System: Garmin 430W Transponder: GTX 330ES with ADSB-Out Turn Coordinator: Mid-Continent B329-1

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Robinson R44 RAVEN II lands versus other Robinson R44 RAVEN II listings on fyiAero.

Price

53rd pct
$110k$849kThis aircraft · $449k

$449k · 53rd percentile of 57 listings

Airframe time

46th pct
1216,664This aircraft · 1,850

1,850 hours total (TTAF) · 46th percentile of 59 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

General

Year2015
ManufacturerROBINSON
ModelR44 RAVEN II
Serial Number13843
Registration #N918BS
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time1,850

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAudio Panel: GMA350H Communications: Garmin GTR225B Global Positioning System: Garmin 430W Transponder: GTX 330ES with ADSB-Out Turn Coordinator: Mid-Continent B329-1

Additional Equipment

A/CYes
Additional EquipmentAir Conditioning Bubble Windows 15-year T/R blades installed August 2024 Ground Handling Wheels New Insulation (July 2026) No Known Damage Complete Logs (available upon request) Includes New Horizontal Stabilizer Retrofit Kit ($6,950 value - not installed

Inspection Status

Inspection Status12-Year/2200 OH: Due July 2027/350 hrs 100 Hour/Annual: C/W July 2026 100/300 Hour Engine: C/W July 2026

Operating costs & specifications — Robinson R44 Raven Ii

Typical model-level figures for the Robinson R44 Raven Ii (not this specific airframe).

$295,368annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$308variable cost / hour
$2.73cost per nm
15.0gph fuel burn
$400,000avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $500,500–$513,500

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$21,600$35,100
Fixed$195,268$195,268
Variable$61,600$100,100
Total / hour$1,284$909

Performance & dimensions

Range270 nm
Cruise speed100 kts · 115 mph
Seating1 crew + 3 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 0" × 3' 9" × 5' 8"
Interior volume87 ft³
Takeoff / landing0 ft / 0 ft

About this plane

The Robinson R44 Raven II has a variable operating cost of $294 per hour, positioning it as an efficient and accessible option in the light helicopter category. The Raven II offers a practical range of 250 nautical miles and a normal cruise speed of 113 knots (130 mph), making it an excellent choice for short-range personal or business travel. With an average fuel burn of 15 gallons per hour, the Robinson R44 Raven II delivers strong fuel economy alongside reliable performance. The cabin of the R44 Raven II measures 4'0" high, 3'9" wide, and 5'8" long, offering a total interior volume of 87 cubic feet-designed for maximum utility and comfort in a compact footprint. With no runway required for takeoff or landing, it is ideal for accessing remote locations and confined spaces. Equipped with Bendix King and Garmin avionics, the Robinson R44 Raven II is well-regarded for its dependability, simplicity, and low operating costs. As a light helicopter, the R44 Raven II stands out as a practical and capable aircraft for a variety of mission profiles. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Robinson R44 Raven II's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

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