N4506Y - 2010 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2010 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N4506Y is a 2010 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Nimz Douglas D in Blue Earth, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 29, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300 engine producing 300 horsepower, N4506Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5755D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4506Y was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4506Y was last updated on April 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-66, a revolutionary five-seat turbine helicopter, transformed the light turbine helicopter market by offering unprecedented affordability and reliability in its class. First flown on November 7, 2007, it features a single Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine producing 300 shaft horsepower, accommodating one pilot plus four passengers with a separate cargo compartment. With a main rotor diameter of 10.06 meters and fuselage length of 4.87 meters, the R-66 challenged established competitors and effectively replaced aging models like the Bell JetRanger. The aircraft is manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California. AviatorDB tracks 425 Robinson Helicopter Co aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R66.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4506Y. 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
2010
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 29, 2010
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
NIMZ DOUGLAS D
Address
42333 93RD ST
City
BLUE EARTH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56013-5904
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C300
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51272535
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5755D

Additional Details

Registration
N4506Y
Serial Number
0004
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01059972

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 20:38:48)
Airport
Latitude
33.273834
Longitude
-111.799127

Data Source

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

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