Thx for the info. I did see a Raven for $250k. Now I need to start
thinking about the rating while I'm looking. 40hrs+/- for the rating is
going to take a little time.

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Thx, {|;-)

Victor J. (Jim) Osborne, Jr.

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The 22s are good to go for 2200 hours (someone correct me if I'm
wrong) before a complete rebuild is required. Mains are subject to
more scrutiny due to a couple failures down under. I don't recall the
specifics but it's on the Robinson web site. The rebuild cost for a
22 is something on the order of $80k and you basically end up with a
new helicopter when it's done.

5 pax in a 44 won't work. There are only 4 seats in a Raven.

I don't know how the overhaul costs would compare to the Robbies, but
if you need 5+ seats, you're probably looking at a Bell 206 or
equivalent.


At HAI this past February, there was a 206B for sale in the booth next
to our.. 14,000 total time, a tick under 1000 hours after a major
rebuild pretty decent shape and that awesome JetA odor inside..
Asking price was $450,000 - about $100k over the price of a new R44.