N4137M - 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Aircraft Registration

R44

2008 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II

Aircraft Description

N4137M is a 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kropf Flying Service LLC in Harrison, AR. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on October 17, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N4137M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4E29E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4137M was last updated on October 17, 2025. 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 N4137M. 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
July 30, 2025
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 17, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KROPF FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
10671 HIGHWAY 392 W
City
HARRISON
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72601-7773
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)
51161236
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4E29E

Additional Details

Registration
N4137M
Serial Number
12115
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 17, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00461639

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 23:52:13)
Airport
Latitude
36.462692
Longitude
-96.190036

Data Source

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

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