N5686H - 2025 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

N5686H is a 2025 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Higgins Leasing INC in The Woodlands, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N5686H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A747D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5686H was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5686H was last updated on November 19, 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 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 N5686H. 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.