N8379Z - 1985 Robinson Helicopter R22 Alpha Aircraft Registration

R22

1985 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA

Aircraft Description

N8379Z is a 1985 Robinson Helicopter R22 ALPHA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hawaii Pacific Aviation INC in Kailua Kona, HI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 5, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2010. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8379Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7606 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8379Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 21.3199, -157.9113 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8379Z was last updated on October 20, 2023. 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 N8379Z. 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
1985
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 ALPHA
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R22R-22
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 5, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
HAWAII PACIFIC AVIATION INC
Address
73-310 UU ST
City
KAILUA KONA
State / Zip Code
Hawaii96740-2650
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52673006
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7606

Additional Details

Registration
N8379Z
Serial Number
0491
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00032855

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 23:10:33)
Airport
Latitude
21.319854
Longitude
-157.911326

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC