N566ZZ - 2026 Robinson Helicopter Company R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2026 Robinson Helicopter Company R66

Aircraft Description

N566ZZ is a 2026 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Robinson Helicopter Co in Torrance, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 9, 2026. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N566ZZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73F8B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N566ZZ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Zamperini Field (KTOA) on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N566ZZ was last updated on October 2, 2025. 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 421 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 N566ZZ. 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
2026
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Company
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 9, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BALDWIN DAVID
Address
1772 MITCHELL CT
City
PORT ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Florida32128-6760
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)
51637613
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73F8B

Additional Details

Registration
N566ZZ
Serial Number
1523
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2033
Last Action Date
August 5, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01523579

Last Known Position

Date
August 21, 2026 (UTC 16:15:19)
Airport
Latitude
29.084814
Longitude
-81.039734

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC