N521GH - Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Aircraft Registration

R44

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II

Aircraft Description

N521GH is a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Airborne Helicopters LLC in Hendrum, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N521GH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68D43 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N521GH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.3022, -97.0299 on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N521GH was last updated on February 12, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-44 Raven revolutionized general aviation as the world's best-selling helicopter since 1999, making four-seat rotorcraft accessible to civilian operators at previously unattainable prices. First flown on March 31, 1990, it featured a single six-cylinder Lycoming piston engine powering a four-seat enclosed cabin with hydraulically-assisted flight controls. With a maximum speed of 135 mph and range of 350 nautical miles, the R-44 delivered turbine-like performance at piston operating costs. Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California has produced over 6,800 units since 1993, establishing the aircraft as one of the most successful general aviation designs of the 21st century. AviatorDB tracks 1,463 Robinson Helicopter Company aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R44.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N521GH. 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
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
AIRBORNE HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
PO BOX 102
City
HENDRUM
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56550-0102
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-AE1A5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51506503
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68D43

Additional Details

Registration
N521GH
Serial Number
11304
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 12, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00233949

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2026 (UTC 02:29:54)
Airport
Latitude
47.347687
Longitude
-97.06469

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC