N7530C - Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N7530C is a Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lake Superior Helicopters LLC in Duluth, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 8, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE engine producing 260 horsepower, N7530C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA2789 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7530C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.8421, -92.1936 on February 11, 2024. The FAA registry record for N7530C was last updated on April 30, 2025. 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 N7530C. 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
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 8, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
LAKE SUPERIOR HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
4525 AIRPORT APPROACH RD
City
DULUTH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55811-1534
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540F1 SERIE
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52423611
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA2789

Additional Details

Registration
N7530C
Serial Number
1398
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00112439

Last Known Position

Date
February 11, 2024 (UTC 20:16:34)
Airport
Latitude
46.842098
Longitude
-92.193604

Data Source

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

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