N487AX - 2025 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

N487AX is a 2025 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Amarillo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 2025. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N487AX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A602B0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N487AX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.1633, -101.8252 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N487AX was last updated on March 12, 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 N487AX. 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.