N552LE - 2003 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N552LE is a 2003 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC in Bend, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N552LE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A707D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N552LE was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN) on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N552LE was last updated on June 10, 2023. 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 N552LE. 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.