N616TL - 2012 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N616TL is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Johnson Flying Service LLC in Exira, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 27, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300 engine producing 300 horsepower, N616TL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A806BC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N616TL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9228, -118.3350 on January 18, 2025. The FAA registry record for N616TL was last updated on February 23, 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 N616TL. 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 27, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
2851 PHEASANT AVE
City
EXIRA
State / Zip Code
Iowa50076-7413
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C300
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52003274
Mode S Code (Hex)
A806BC

Additional Details

Registration
N616TL
Serial Number
0134
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01090699

Last Known Position

Date
January 18, 2025 (UTC 22:29:57)
Airport
Latitude
33.922798
Longitude
-118.334999

Data Source

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

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