Robinson Helicopter Finance
Finance for the Robinson R44 Raven II and R66 Turbine - the world's most popular private helicopters. Hire purchase and finance lease from specialist aviation lenders who understand Robinson values, Lycoming and Rolls-Royce engine requirements, and the UK private helicopter market.
The right structure for your aviation requirements
Robinson R44 Raven II Finance
The R44 Raven II - the most popular private helicopter in the world. Finance for privately-owned R44s in the UK market. New and used, private and commercial operations. Lycoming IO-540 engine.
Robinson R44 Cadet Finance
The R44 Cadet - Robinson's training-focused variant with reduced power and dual controls. Finance for flying schools and private training operations.
Robinson R66 Turbine Finance
The R66 Turbine - Robinson's five-seat turbine helicopter. Finance for buyers stepping up from the piston R44 to turbine power. Rolls-Royce RR300 engine.
Hire Purchase
Own the Robinson at end of term. Fixed monthly payments over 5-10 years. Robinson resale values are well-supported by the strong global market and consistent production quality from Torrance, California.
Finance Lease
Lower monthly payments. Suited to commercial operators and flying schools that cycle through their R44 fleet regularly.
Flying School Robinson Finance
Finance for R44 training fleets used by UK helicopter flying schools. Higher utilisation is accommodated in the finance structure. Revenue from flight training hours supports the affordability assessment.
How it works
Robinson details
R44 or R66, year, G-registration, total airframe hours, engine hours to TBO (or time since overhaul), and current CofA status. New or used.
Specialist lenders
Specialist aviation lenders familiar with the Robinson market. R44 finance decisions typically within 24 hours.
CAA mortgage
Robinson helicopters on the G-register - CAA helicopter mortgage registered by aviation solicitors. Current CofA required before drawdown.
Settlement
We settle with the seller, dealer, or Robinson Helicopter Company UK importer.
Ready to discuss Robinson Helicopter Finance?
Call 0204 6211776 or complete our enquiry form. Indicative terms typically within hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Robinson R44's TBO and how does it affect finance?
The Robinson R44 Lycoming IO-540 engine has a 2,200-hour TBO (or 12-year time limit). Engine hours remaining to TBO significantly affect the aircraft's value and the lender's advance rate. Low-hours-to-TBO R44s attract lower advance rates - budget for the TBO cost when purchasing.
What is the difference between the R44 Raven I and Raven II for finance?
The Raven II has fuel-injected engine and hydraulic controls - features that materially improve value and training utility. Most specialist lenders value Raven IIs more favourably than Raven Is of the same total hours.
Can I finance a Robinson R44 for aerial photography?
Commercial operations in a Robinson R44 require appropriate CAA permissions and an air operator certificate for some operations. Commercial use is disclosed in the finance application and the insurance is commercial hull - we identify lenders comfortable with commercial Robinson operations.
What is the R66 Turbine's advantage over the R44 for finance?
The R66's Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine engine is on a defined retirement life (hours and calendar) rather than a TBO overhaul cycle - making residual value assessment slightly more straightforward. R66s typically attract slightly stronger advance rates than equivalent R44s.
Can a helicopter flying school get Robinson fleet finance?
Yes - helicopter flight training organisations (HFTOs) can get fleet finance for their R44 training helicopters. The school's revenue model, CAA approval, and maintenance programme are all assessed by specialist lenders.
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