N440DZ - 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Aircraft Registration

R44

2008 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II

Aircraft Description

N440DZ is a 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee in Casper, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N440DZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54B00 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N440DZ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.7519, 2.1062 on May 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N440DZ was last updated on February 20, 2026. 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 N440DZ. 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
March 8, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82601-2873
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)
51245400
Mode S Code (Hex)
A54B00

Additional Details

Registration
N440DZ
Serial Number
12241
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01005707

Last Known Position

Date
May 1, 2025 (UTC 09:00:24)
Airport
Latitude
48.7519
Longitude
2.10619

Data Source

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

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