N501RD - 1992 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N501RD is a 1992 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Backcountry Endeavours LLC in Dassel, MN. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N501RD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63F22 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N501RD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.1256, -94.4170 on February 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N501RD was last updated on April 18, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-22, the world's most prolific light training helicopter, revolutionized civil aviation by making helicopter flight training affordable for ordinary pilots. First flown on August 28, 1975, it featured a two-seat configuration with a teetering rotor system and lightweight aluminum construction. Powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 piston engine, the R-22 achieved a maximum cruise speed of 96 knots and could carry 516 pounds of payload. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactured over 4,800 units between 1979 and 2016. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N501RD. 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.