N966AJ - 2018 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2018 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N966AJ is a 2018 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Redbird Ventures LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 26, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on September 1, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N966AJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD7279 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N966AJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/woodhouse Field (KSPK) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N966AJ was last updated on June 10, 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 N966AJ. 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
2018
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 26, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 1, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
REDBIRD VENTURES LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59901-5635
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)
53271171
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD7279

Additional Details

Registration
N966AJ
Serial Number
0885
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01275153

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 22:54:47)
Airport
Latitude
40.141148
Longitude
-111.665466

Data Source

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

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