N838BP - Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N838BP is a Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spitzer Helicopter LLC in Woodland Hills, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE engine producing 260 horsepower, N838BP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7639 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N838BP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Camarillo International Airport (KCMA) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N838BP was last updated on August 25, 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 N838BP. 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
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 20, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Address
5958 ROD AVE
City
WOODLAND HILLS
State / Zip Code
California91367-1003
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540F1 SERIE
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52673071
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7639

Additional Details

Registration
N838BP
Serial Number
1108
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00613984

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 18:10:18)
Airport
Latitude
34.210979
Longitude
-119.089947

Data Source

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

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