N204D - 2004 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

2004 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N204D is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jl Leasing LLC in Elbow Lake, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE engine producing 260 horsepower, N204D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A12A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N204D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.8421, -92.1936 on July 30, 2025. The FAA registry record for N204D was last updated on August 27, 2024. 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 N204D. 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
2004
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 6, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
JL LEASING LLC
Address
1111 2ND ST SW
City
ELBOW LAKE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56531-4214
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)
50320452
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1A12A

Additional Details

Registration
N204D
Serial Number
1447
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 27, 2024
Last Update Date
August 27, 2024
Unique ID
00136099

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2025 (UTC 21:25:33)
Airport
Latitude
46.842098
Longitude
-92.193604

Data Source

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

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