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Aircraft record

N8383F1983 Robinson R22

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 7, 2013.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jul 1987)14 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Waconia, MN
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 1983
NTSB events
1
substantial, 1987
ADs may apply
14
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Waconia, MN
Certificate issued
Oct 6, 1983
Canceled
Jun 7, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Feb 10, 1983

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Robinson
Model
R22
Year
1983
Serial number
0334
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H10WE
Mode S code
AB78D9

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming 0-320 Series
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1983 – 2013Individual ownerWaconia, MN

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Jul 29, 1987 · Minnetonka, MN

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A FLAT SPOT ON TOP OF A HILL THE TAIL ROTOR HIT THE GROUND AND THE TAIL BOOM BROKE OFF. ONE WITNESS REPORTS THAT WHEN THE HELICOPTER TOUCHED DOWN IT BOUNCED UP ABOUT 10 FEET. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
CHI87LA178

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI87LA178)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (14)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2024-20-03Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersNov 29, 2024Airframe (R22)Only with: Governor controller P/N D270-1, Revision A through E inclusive, installed.
2022-12-08Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersJun 29, 2022Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: R22 BETA 4825–4857; R22 BETA 4860; R22 BETA 4861; R44 2625–2669; R44 30061; R44 30071–30080; …
2013-19-06Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson)Nov 5, 2013Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: 0002–4271. Only with: Fuel shut-off valve P/N A670-1 revision A through H installed.
2011-12-10Robinson Helicopter Company Model (Robinson) R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44…Jul 5, 2011Airframe (R22)Only with: R22 models with main rotor blade P/N A016-4 installed; R44 models with main rotor blade P/N C016-2 or C016-5 installed.
2010-24-03Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner…Dec 29, 2010Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–3325; R22 Alpha 0002–3325; R22 Beta 0002–3325; R22 Mariner 0002–3325; R44 0001–1200; R44 II 0001–1200. Only with: Helicopters with more than 2,200 hours total time-in-service.
Show all 14 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-16-05Robinson Helicopter Company Model R-22 Series HelicoptersAug 26, 2005Airframe (R22)Only with: Modified with a door assembly manufactured by Tech-Tool Plastics, Inc., in accordance with STC No. SR09189RC.
2004-19-09Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22-Series HelicoptersOct 7, 2004Airframe (R22)Only with: Main rotor blade P/N A016-1 or A016-2 installed.
2003-04-04Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 HelicoptersMar 26, 2003Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: R22 …–3328. Only with: Pitch control assembly P/N A031-1, Revision J or prior, installed; serial numbers 3167, 3326, and 3327 excluded.
2000-20-51Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 HelicoptersNov 22, 2000Airframe (R22)Only with: Yoke half assembly (yoke) P/N A203-5 installed.
2000-08-09Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 HelicoptersMay 5, 2000Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–2862. Only with: Sprag clutch P/N A188-2, S/N 3708 through 3757, 3808 through 3893, or 3908 through 4207 inclusive, installed.
99-07-17Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 HelicoptersApr 28, 1999Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–2862. Only with: With sprag clutch P/N A188-2, S/N 3708 through 3757, 3808 through 3893, and 3908 through 4207, installed.
99-02-02Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 HelicoptersFeb 1, 1999Airframe (R22)Only with: Forward flexplate P/N A947-1, revisions A through D, or P/N A193-1 installed.
98-21-09Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 HelicoptersDec 9, 1998Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–1451
97-25-05Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 HelicoptersJan 12, 1998Airframe (R22)Certain serial numbers: R22 2571–2664

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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