N20DD - 2013 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Aircraft Registration

R44

2013 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II

Aircraft Description

N20DD is a 2013 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beaver Robbie L in Eldorado, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 2, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N20DD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18FF9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20DD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.0520, -88.7457 on February 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20DD was last updated on August 22, 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 N20DD. 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
2013
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 2, 2013
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BEAVER ROBBIE L
Address
585 HIGHWAY 142 S
City
ELDORADO
State / Zip Code
Illinois62930-3744
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-AE1A5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50307771
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18FF9

Additional Details

Registration
N20DD
Serial Number
13539
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01126283

Last Known Position

Date
April 9, 2026 (UTC 21:31:24)
Airport
Latitude
40.481186
Longitude
-89.645996

Data Source

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

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