N400HD - 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Aircraft Registration

R44

2008 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II

Aircraft Description

N400HD is a 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spitzer Helicopter LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 27, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on August 14, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N400HD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4AD54 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N400HD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1763, -86.8864 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N400HD was last updated on June 3, 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 N400HD. 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
2008
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
April 27, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 14, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Address
1209 ORANGE ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801
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)
51126524
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4AD54

Additional Details

Registration
N400HD
Serial Number
12220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 13, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01003421

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 01:43:39)
Airport
Latitude
36.175092
Longitude
-86.886399

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC