N697MR - Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

N697MR is a Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Kat Aviation LLC in Edmond, OK. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A945DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N697MR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8155, -97.3925 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N697MR was last updated on September 5, 2024. 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 N697MR. 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.