N171WC - 1997 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 Astro Aircraft Registration

N171WC is a 1997 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 ASTRO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to City of El Monte Police Department in El Monte, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on January 15, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N171WC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11EDB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N171WC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.3957, -93.3418 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N171WC was last updated on July 28, 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 1,463 Robinson Helicopter Company 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 N171WC. 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.