N866SR - 2012 Robinson Helicopter R44 Aircraft Registration

R44

2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44

Aircraft Description

N866SR is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter R44, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Louisville Helicopter LLC in Anchorage, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 13, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N866SR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABE6C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N866SR was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bowman Field (KLOU) on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N866SR was last updated on July 22, 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 N866SR. 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
2012
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 13, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
LOUISVILLE HELICOPTER LLC
Address
1102 OLD HARRODS CREEK RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40223-2545
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-F1B5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52763301
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABE6C1

Additional Details

Registration
N866SR
Serial Number
2258
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01111094

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 18:20:49)
Airport
Latitude
38.211399
Longitude
-85.683878

Data Source

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

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