N8970C - 2001 Robinson Helicopter Company R22 Mariner Aircraft Registration

N8970C is a 2001 Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcdonald Todd P in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 6, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on December 28, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-J2A engine producing 145 horsepower, N8970C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC61B0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8970C was last updated on July 1, 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 1,463 Robinson Helicopter Company 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 N8970C. 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.