N533BC - 2015 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2015 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N533BC is a 2015 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Apex Helicopters LLC in Pearland, TX. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 23, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N533BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6BBAE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N533BC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N533BC was last updated on April 27, 2023. 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 N533BC. 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
2015
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 23, 2023
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
APEX HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
2810 SILHOUETTE BAY DR
City
PEARLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas77584-3468
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)
51535656
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6BBAE

Additional Details

Registration
N533BC
Serial Number
0606
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 27, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01166639

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 00:27:46)
Airport
Latitude
29.586685
Longitude
-95.580632

Data Source

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

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