N966GA - 2012 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N966GA is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Erie, IL. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 2024. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300 engine producing 300 horsepower, N966GA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD7307 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N966GA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.4485, -90.5075 on July 30, 2024. The FAA registry record for N966GA was last updated on March 15, 2026. 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 N966GA. 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 CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 12, 2024
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Sale reported
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
8159 SPRINGHILL RD
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61250-9431
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C300
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53271407
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD7307

Additional Details

Registration
N966GA
Serial Number
0127
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
March 15, 2026
Last Update Date
April 3, 2024
Unique ID
01089285

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2024 (UTC 20:37:54)
Airport
Latitude
41.448502
Longitude
-90.5075

Data Source

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

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