N7008N - 1998 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

1998 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N7008N is a 1998 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Robinson Helicopter Company INC in Torrance, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 4, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N7008N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9580B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7008N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.7353, -118.3904 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7008N was last updated on September 19, 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 N7008N. 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
1998
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 4, 2025
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY INC
Address
2901 AIRPORT DR
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
California90505-6115
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-F1B5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52254013
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9580B

Additional Details

Registration
N7008N
Serial Number
0464
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
September 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00417221

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 21:52:56)
Airport
Latitude
33.803398132324
Longitude
-118.33999633789

Data Source

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

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