N860VA - Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N860VA is a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Veracity Aviation LLC in Seguin, TX. The registration certificate was issued on November 29, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD0B3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N860VA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Taylor Municipal Airport (KT74) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N860VA was last updated on June 23, 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 N860VA. 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.