N486BC - 2020 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2020 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N486BC is a 2020 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Chopper 560 LLC in Virginia Beach, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N486BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5FEFF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N486BC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N486BC was last updated on February 23, 2026. 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 N486BC. 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
2020
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 17, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CHOPPER 560 LLC
Address
PO BOX 9335
City
VIRGINIA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Virginia23450-9335
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C300/A1
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51377377
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5FEFF

Additional Details

Registration
N486BC
Serial Number
1017
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
February 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01323711

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 14:27:18)
Airport
Latitude
36.899231
Longitude
-76.05461

Data Source

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

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