Piston helicopter

N255VS

2014 Robinson R44 RAVEN II Piston Helicopters

Registered 1 NTSB/FAA record
Built
2014
Serial
13685
Class
Piston helicopter
Engines
Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Vertical Solutions LLC (LLC)
Based
Valdez, AK
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Registration record

N255VS on the FAA register

Type
2014 Robinson R44 RAVEN II Piston Helicopters (FAA: Robinson R44 II)
Serial
13685
Engines
Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Registered owner
Vertical Solutions LLC
Valdez, AK
Certificate issued
2014-04-18
Airworthiness date
2014-04-08
Registration expires
2027-04-30
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A26BFD
Mode S (octal)
50465775
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
279 nm
Cruise (type)
100 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Market asking range
$284,750 to $449,000
Middle half of 32 live Robinson R44 RAVEN II Piston Helicopters listings, 2004–2022 models (median $369,500). Asking prices, not an appraisal of N255VS.
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-04-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2015-12-16
    Accident at Valdez, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2014-04-18
    Certificate of registration issued as N255VS.
  • 2014-04-08
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N255VS

N255VS is a 2014 Robinson R44 RAVEN II Piston Helicopters (FAA model R44 II), serial number 13685. The FAA register lists Vertical Solutions LLC as the registrant in Valdez, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on April 18, 2014 and expires on April 30, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter, one Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 100 knots and a range of about 279 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated April 8, 2014.

N255VS has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
100 kt
Range
279 nm
Fuel burn
15 gph

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

2015-12-16 Accident · Valdez, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC16LA010
Reported aircraft: Robinson R44 II
Probable cause: The overhaul facility s improper and excessive use of an approved lubricant during overhaul of the fuel injection servo, which resulted in a disruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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