N459AF - 2012 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

N459AF is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Apex Helicopters LLC in Pearland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N459AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59391 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N459AF was last updated on December 12, 2024. 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 N459AF. 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.