N266RM - 2018 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2018 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N266RM is a 2018 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Metcalf Richard in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N266RM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A296CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N266RM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) on February 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N266RM was last updated on February 5, 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 N266RM. 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
2018
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 1, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
METCALF RICHARD
Address
1129 E THUNDERHILL PL
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85048-4603
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)
50513312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A296CA

Additional Details

Registration
N266RM
Serial Number
0874
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 5, 2024
Last Update Date
February 5, 2024
Unique ID
01274178

Last Known Position

Date
February 24, 2026 (UTC 20:37:35)
Airport
Latitude
33.271362
Longitude
-111.813245

Data Source

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

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