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Robinson R44 ASTRO

6 Robinson R44 ASTRO aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1994–1999.

Registered today
6
Years built
1994–1999
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

27 ADs match the Robinson R44 ASTRO airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2025-11-07Engine/ Transmission couplingJul 11, 2025
  • 2024-23-01Robinson Helicopter CompanyJan 7, 2025
  • 2024-20-07Various HelicoptersDec 5, 2024
  • 2024-20-03Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersNov 29, 2024
  • 2022-12-08Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersJun 29, 2022
  • 2021-19-08Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersSep 22, 2021
  • 2020-08-10Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersMay 22, 2020
  • 2020-05-11Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersApr 16, 2020
  • 2016-26-04Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersFeb 8, 2017
  • 2013-05-15Robinson Helicopter Company HelicoptersApr 30, 2013
  • 2011-12-10Robinson Helicopter Company Model (Robinson) R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44…Jul 5, 2011
  • 2010-24-03Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner…Dec 29, 2010
  • 2007-11-01Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II HelicoptersJun 27, 2007
  • 2003-04-05Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersMar 26, 2003
  • 2001-20-18Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersOct 15, 2001
  • 2000-08-04Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersMay 4, 2000
  • 2000-07-03Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersApr 6, 2000
  • 99-23-01Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 HelicoptersDec 8, 1999
  • 99-17-17Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersOct 7, 1999
  • 99-13-11Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 HelicoptersJul 29, 1999
  • 99-07-18Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersApr 28, 1999
  • 98-22-16Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R44 HelicoptersNov 10, 1998
  • 98-04-12Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersApr 27, 1998
  • 98-05-10Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersMar 18, 1998
  • 97-16-02Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 HelicoptersAug 18, 1997
See all 27

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
4
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
3
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Robinson R44 ASTRO airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Robinson R44 ASTRO aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 29, 2006Substantial damage · none injuries · Fresno, CAN52EP
  • May 13, 2006Substantial damage · serious injuries · East Troy, WI
  • Sep 21, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Batesville, TXN748R
  • Feb 21, 2002Destroyed · fatal injuries · VeronaN110DD

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Robinson R44 ASTRO airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. arm1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19941
19971
19992
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL1
HI1
IA1
IL1
IN1
TX1

Buyer checklist

27 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Robinson R44 ASTRO; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Robinson R44 ASTRO airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Robinson R44 ASTRO airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Robinson R44 ASTRO aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H11NM
Type certificate holder
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO

R44 ASTRO aircraft

Page 1 of 1
N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N128KR1994Skidmore, TXApr 29, 2025
N144FL—Indiantown, FLJul 24, 2025
N171WC1997Flora, IL—
N18FH1999Auburn, INOct 18, 2024
N300MK—Kahuku, HISep 23, 2024
N680PM1999Knoxville, IASep 5, 2025

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