N444RH - 1992 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

1992 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N444RH is a 1992 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Helisafe INC in Long Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N444RH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A55AF8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N444RH was last tracked by AviatorDB near Zamperini Field (KTOA) on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N444RH was last updated on June 15, 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 1,247 Robinson Helicopter 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 N444RH. 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
1992
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 22, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 13, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HELISAFE INC
Address
5318 E 2ND ST # 499
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90803-5324
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-F1B5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51255370
Mode S Code (Hex)
A55AF8

Additional Details

Registration
N444RH
Serial Number
0004
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00124861

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 23:59:57)
Airport
Latitude
33.977108
Longitude
-118.002889

Data Source

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

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