N278FK - 2003 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N278FK is a 2003 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Koelbl Aviation LLC in Whitesboro, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-J2A engine producing 145 horsepower, N278FK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C4BB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N278FK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Three Acres Airport (80XS) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N278FK was last updated on October 1, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-22, the world's most prolific light training helicopter, revolutionized civil aviation by making helicopter flight training affordable for ordinary pilots. First flown on August 28, 1975, it featured a two-seat configuration with a teetering rotor system and lightweight aluminum construction. Powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 piston engine, the R-22 achieved a maximum cruise speed of 96 knots and could carry 516 pounds of payload. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactured over 4,800 units between 1979 and 2016. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N278FK. 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.