N78VG - 2022 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2022 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N78VG is a 2022 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Gnm Aviation LLC in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 28, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N78VG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA900F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78VG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.5220, -95.2436 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78VG was last updated on March 28, 2023. 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 N78VG. 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
2022
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 28, 2022
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GNM AVIATION LLC
Address
1255 N POST OAK RD STE 4108
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77055
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C300/A1
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52510017
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA900F

Additional Details

Registration
N78VG
Serial Number
1126
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01354769

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 18:21:46)
Airport
Latitude
29.524475
Longitude
-95.244598

Data Source

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

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