N566J - 2015 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2015 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N566J is a 2015 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Rd Airways LLC in Channelview, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 14, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N566J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73DFC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N566J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.6724, -95.2688 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N566J was last updated on July 18, 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 N566J. 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
August 14, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
RD AIRWAYS LLC
Address
16030 MARKET ST
City
CHANNELVIEW
State / Zip Code
Texas77530-4512
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)
51636774
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73DFC

Additional Details

Registration
N566J
Serial Number
0658
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01177608

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 19:57:44)
Airport
Latitude
29.672424
Longitude
-95.268842

Data Source

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

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