N74597 - 2005 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N74597 is a 2005 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Airman Helicopter INC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 16, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N74597 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA08D0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N74597 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.2425, -80.1096 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N74597 was last updated on January 15, 2026. 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 N74597. 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.