N146SG - 2005 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

2005 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N146SG is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vertical Flight LLC in Safety Harbor, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on January 13, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE engine producing 260 horsepower, N146SG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0BA91 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N146SG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.9867, -82.7631 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N146SG was last updated on September 30, 2023. 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 N146SG. 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
2005
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 16, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 13, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
VERTICAL FLIGHT LLC
Address
3302 MEANDER LN
City
SAFETY HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Florida34695-5322
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540F1 SERIE
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50135221
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0BA91

Additional Details

Registration
N146SG
Serial Number
1496
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00176579

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 18:31:35)
Airport
Latitude
27.980484
Longitude
-82.760855

Data Source

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

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