N166RH - 2016 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2016 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N166RH is a 2016 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Whirld Helicopters INC in Sevierville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N166RH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10977 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N166RH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1794, -83.3755 on November 16, 2024. The FAA registry record for N166RH was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-66, a revolutionary five-seat turbine helicopter, transformed the light turbine helicopter market by offering unprecedented affordability and reliability in its class. First flown on November 7, 2007, it features a single Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine producing 300 shaft horsepower, accommodating one pilot plus four passengers with a separate cargo compartment. With a main rotor diameter of 10.06 meters and fuselage length of 4.87 meters, the R-66 challenged established competitors and effectively replaced aging models like the Bell JetRanger. The aircraft is manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California. AviatorDB tracks 425 Robinson Helicopter Co aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R66.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N166RH. 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
2016
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 2, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WHIRLD HELICOPTERS INC
Address
113 HELICOPTER RIDE BLVD
City
SEVIERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37876-1593
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C300/A1
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50204567
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10977

Additional Details

Registration
N166RH
Serial Number
0708
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01212004

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 00:21:45)
Airport
Latitude
35.933121
Longitude
-83.569965

Data Source

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

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