2026 ROBINSON R44 CADET
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Robinson R44 CADET listings ($520,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- ADS-B (60% of comps) +8.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Robinson R44 CADET |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
ESTIMATED JAN 2027 FACTORY COMPLETION EQUIPPED WITH: • Rear Baggage Area • Fuel Bladder Tanks • Garmin GTR 225B VHF • Garmin GTX 335 Transponder /Encoder • Six Hole Panel • RHC Oil Filter Kit • Lycoming O-540-F1B5 • 28V System • 2400 Hours Between Overhaul on Airframe OPTIONAL EXTRAS: • Leather Seats • Metalised Upper Sheave • Wind Deflectors (fwd doors)
Modifications
Leather Seats, Metalised Upper Sheave, Wind Deflectors (fwd. doors). NB. Air Conditioning Can Be Installed
Avionics
Garmin GTR 225B VHF, Garmin GTX 335 Transponder/Encoder
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Robinson R44 CADET lands versus other Robinson R44 CADET listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $520k of 5 comparable asking prices
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 CADET |
| Condition | New |
Airframe
| Total Time | 0 |
|---|---|
| Crash-Resistant Fuel System | Yes |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTR 225B VHF, Garmin GTX 335 Transponder/Encoder |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Leather Seats, Metalised Upper Sheave, Wind Deflectors (fwd. doors). NB. Air Conditioning Can Be Installed |
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