N56BE - 2017 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

2017 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N56BE is a 2017 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Birds Eye View INC in Middletown, RI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 25, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N56BE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A724AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N56BE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.5276, -71.2831 on February 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N56BE was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-44 Raven revolutionized general aviation as the world's best-selling helicopter since 1999, making four-seat rotorcraft accessible to civilian operators at previously unattainable prices. First flown on March 31, 1990, it featured a single six-cylinder Lycoming piston engine powering a four-seat enclosed cabin with hydraulically-assisted flight controls. With a maximum speed of 135 mph and range of 350 nautical miles, the R-44 delivered turbine-like performance at piston operating costs. Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California has produced over 6,800 units since 1993, establishing the aircraft as one of the most successful general aviation designs of the 21st century. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R44.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N56BE. 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
2017
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 25, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BIRDS EYE VIEW INC
Address
211 AIRPORT ACCESS RD
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
Rhode Island02842-4689
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-F1B5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51622257
Mode S Code (Hex)
A724AF

Additional Details

Registration
N56BE
Serial Number
2476
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01249113

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 21:16:13)
Airport
Latitude
41.530918
Longitude
-71.283058

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC