N8333Z - 1996 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

1996 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N8333Z is a 1996 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mbaa Holding LLC in Myrtle Beach, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 21, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N8333Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6658 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8333Z was last updated on August 18, 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 N8333Z. 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
1996
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 21, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MBAA HOLDING LLC
Address
3301 MUSTANG ST
City
MYRTLE BEACH
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29577-1517
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52663130
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB6658

Additional Details

Registration
N8333Z
Serial Number
0249
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00765911

Data Source

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

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