N11RA - Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N11RA is a Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Biffle Gregory in Mooresville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 16, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N11RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A02B52 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N11RA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6737, -80.9344 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N11RA was last updated on April 18, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-44 Raven revolutionized general aviation as the world's best-selling helicopter since 1999, making four-seat rotorcraft accessible to civilian operators at previously unattainable prices. First flown on March 31, 1990, it featured a single six-cylinder Lycoming piston engine powering a four-seat enclosed cabin with hydraulically-assisted flight controls. With a maximum speed of 135 mph and range of 350 nautical miles, the R-44 delivered turbine-like performance at piston operating costs. Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California has produced over 6,800 units since 1993, establishing the aircraft as one of the most successful general aviation designs of the 21st century. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R44.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N11RA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 16, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BIFFLE GREGORY
Address
319 DOOLIE RD
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28117-5801
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-F1B5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50025522
Mode S Code (Hex)
A02B52

Additional Details

Registration
N11RA
Serial Number
1951
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01016704

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 21:53:51)
Airport
Latitude
35.67366
Longitude
-80.934448

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC