N857TL - 2015 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2015 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N857TL is a 2015 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Higgins Leasing INC in The Woodlands, TX. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 23, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N857TL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC30D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N857TL 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-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 N857TL. 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
2015
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 23, 2020
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HIGGINS LEASING INC
Address
PO BOX 7327
City
THE WOODLANDS
State / Zip Code
Texas77387-7327
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)
52741415
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC30D

Additional Details

Registration
N857TL
Serial Number
0601
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
01168007

Data Source

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

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