N8316N - Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N8316N is a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N8316N LLC in Rehoboth Beach, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8316N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5F48 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8316N was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Perry Airport (KHWO) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8316N was last updated on February 7, 2025. 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 N8316N. 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.