N73BK - 2012 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N73BK is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Akin David in Queen City, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 10, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300 engine producing 300 horsepower, N73BK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C8D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N73BK was last updated on May 21, 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 N73BK. 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
May 10, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AKIN DAVID
Address
2180 COUNTY ROAD 3541
City
QUEEN CITY
State / Zip Code
Texas75572-5834
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)
52344325
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C8D5

Additional Details

Registration
N73BK
Serial Number
0140
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01090799

Data Source

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

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