N586TS - 2021 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

2021 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N586TS is a 2021 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 10, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N586TS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A78DEC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N586TS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N586TS was last updated on June 16, 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 N586TS. 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
2021
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 10, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Address
3980 CAMPUS RD STOP 9007
City
GRAND FORKS
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58202-9007
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
University Of North Dakota
ICAO Code
NDU

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-F1B5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51706754
Mode S Code (Hex)
A78DEC

Additional Details

Registration
N586TS
Serial Number
30076
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01335299

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 15:19:14)
Airport
Latitude
47.948273
Longitude
-97.17009

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC