N7786J - 1998 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

1998 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N7786J is a 1998 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Headings Norman D in Walnut, IL. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on June 6, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N7786J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA89F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7786J was last updated on January 22, 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 N7786J. 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
May 31, 2017
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 6, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HEADINGS NORMAN D
Address
24522 600 EAST ST
City
WALNUT
State / Zip Code
Illinois61376-9442
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)
52504762
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA89F2

Additional Details

Registration
N7786J
Serial Number
0521
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00813806

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC