N573DF - 2017 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2017 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N573DF is a 2017 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Laukien Dirk in The Woodlands, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 2, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N573DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A759DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N573DF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.1583, -95.4369 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N573DF was last updated on March 17, 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 N573DF. 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 CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 2, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
LAUKIEN DIRK
Address
2630 TECHNOLOGY FOREST BLVD
City
THE WOODLANDS
State / Zip Code
Texas77381-3904
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)
51654737
Mode S Code (Hex)
A759DF

Additional Details

Registration
N573DF
Serial Number
0774
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01239082

Last Known Position

Date
May 18, 2026 (UTC 20:32:11)
Airport
Latitude
30.371109
Longitude
-95.427246

Data Source

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

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