N888UH - 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Aircraft Registration

R44

2008 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II

Aircraft Description

N888UH is a 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alba Aviation Services INC in Scottsdale, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on December 5, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N888UH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3D57 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N888UH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.6842, -97.1614 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N888UH was last updated on April 7, 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 1,463 Robinson Helicopter Company 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 N888UH. 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
2008
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 14, 2008
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 5, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
ALBA AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
14605 N AIRPORT DR STE 350
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
Arizona85260-2491
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-AE1A5
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53036527
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3D57

Additional Details

Registration
N888UH
Serial Number
12215
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00469249

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 16:07:24)
Airport
Latitude
31.63583
Longitude
-97.203516

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC