N166SS - 2024 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2024 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N166SS is a 2024 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Lane Aviation INC in Rosenberg, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 1, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N166SS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10999 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N166SS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.7409, -98.0269 on March 25, 2025. The FAA registry record for N166SS was last updated on May 1, 2024. 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 N166SS. 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
2024
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 1, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LANE AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 432
City
ROSENBERG
State / Zip Code
Texas77471-0432
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)
50204631
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10999

Additional Details

Registration
N166SS
Serial Number
1332
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 1, 2024
Last Update Date
May 1, 2024
Unique ID
01428738

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 14:40:31)
Airport
Latitude
30.3542
Longitude
-96.177173

Data Source

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

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