N504KC - 1990 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N504KC is a 1990 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nordwald Aviation Services LLC in Mexico, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-B2C engine producing 160 horsepower, N504KC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A649B0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N504KC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7191, -93.9329 on February 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N504KC was last updated on April 15, 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 N504KC. 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.