N694DC - 2004 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

R22

2004 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA

Aircraft Description

N694DC is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rocket City Helicopters LLC in Brownsboro, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 13, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on October 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N694DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A939E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N694DC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2839, -86.8607 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N694DC was last updated on October 15, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-22, the world's most prolific light training helicopter, revolutionized civil aviation by making helicopter flight training affordable for ordinary pilots. First flown on August 28, 1975, it featured a two-seat configuration with a teetering rotor system and lightweight aluminum construction. Powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 piston engine, the R-22 achieved a maximum cruise speed of 96 knots and could carry 516 pounds of payload. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactured over 4,800 units between 1979 and 2016. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N694DC. 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
2004
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R22R-22
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 13, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ROCKET CITY HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
236 LAWLER DR
City
BROWNSBORO
State / Zip Code
Alabama35741-9456
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52234740
Mode S Code (Hex)
A939E0

Additional Details

Registration
N694DC
Serial Number
3573
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00075539

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 17:22:55)
Airport
Latitude
34.260452
Longitude
-86.86189

Data Source

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

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