N5870H - 2012 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N5870H is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Higgins Leasing INC in The Woodlands, TX. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 3, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Rolls-royc RR300 engine producing 240 horsepower, N5870H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79249 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5870H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.4001, -86.4715 on February 20, 2024. The FAA registry record for N5870H was last updated on August 11, 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 N5870H. 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
2012
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 3, 2024
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
HIGGINS LEASING INC
Address
PO BOX 7327
City
THE WOODLANDS
State / Zip Code
Texas77387-7327
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
RR300
Horsepower
240 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51711111
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79249

Additional Details

Registration
N5870H
Serial Number
0170
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01106304

Last Known Position

Date
February 20, 2024 (UTC 17:25:11)
Airport
Latitude
30.400101
Longitude
-86.471497

Data Source

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

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