N189MX - 2012 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N189MX is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Erpelding Peter in Piermont, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N189MX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A16344 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N189MX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Nashua Airport / Boire Field (KASH) on January 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N189MX was last updated on May 26, 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 N189MX. 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
2012
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 14, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
L&W HOLDINGS LLC
Address
3701 DOWNWIND LN
City
NORTH FORT MYERS
State / Zip Code
Florida33917-7106
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)
50261504
Mode S Code (Hex)
A16344

Additional Details

Registration
N189MX
Serial Number
2194
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01086641

Last Known Position

Date
January 28, 2026 (UTC 16:11:16)
Airport
Latitude
42.782387
Longitude
-71.520341

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC