The Robinson R66 (ICAO type R66) is an aircraft certificated in the Normal Category Rotorcraft category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 640 nm, a cruise speed of 193 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.
Robinson R66
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,733
- Active
- 1,727
Comparable listings
40 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R66 R66 | — | 1,225–2,400 kg | 640 nm | 193 kt | 5–6 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS R00015LA · issued 2010-10-25
- Category
- Normal Category Rotorcraft
- MTOW
- 1,225 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 279 L
- Ceiling
- 14,000 ft
One Rolls-Royce 250-C300/A1, Type Certificate number E4CE
14 CFR Part 27, dated February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendment 27-1 through Amendment 27-44.
Where to look next
Robinson R66 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Robinson R66 fleet — updated daily.
8 yearsmedian age
Of the 840 registered Robinson R66 with a known build year (48% of the 1,733 we track), the median age is 8 years.
53changed registration in 12 months
53 of the 1,733 registered Robinson R66 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 53 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 78
- Tracked flights
- 328
- Tracked flight hours
- 682
- Share of fleet flying
- 5%
78 Robinson R66 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 328 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
40Robinson R66 listed for sale
Asking prices from $75K to $2.3M, typically $1.0M–$1.6M — based on 54 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Robinson R66 manuals & documents
42 documents for the Robinson R66 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Supplemental Type Certificate · Emergency Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Performance Data · Normal Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is an Emergency Checklist specifically for the Robinson R66 helicopter. It provides pilots with critical information regarding various emergency situations that may arise during flight operations. The checklist outlines fault conditions, corrective actions, and definitions for terms such as 'Land Immediately' and 'Land as Soon as Practical.' It serves as a quick reference for pilots to ensure safety and proper procedures in the event of emergencies, including engine failure, loss of oil pressure, and electrical issues. The document emphasizes the importance of consulting the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), and Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for comprehensive guidance.
- Land immediately if there is a fire in the engine compartment.
- If oil pressure drops, land immediately if confirmed; otherwise, land as soon as practical.
- Maintain a glide speed of 70 KIAS during power failure in flight.
- For engine fires, pull fuel cutoff and land immediately if the engine is running.
- If metallic particles are detected in the gearbox, land immediately if accompanied by other issues.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadEmergency Checklist R66 – Heli Academy V1.0 2025-09202510 pages · 310 KB · via www.heli-academy.ch
- ReadR66 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL2023316 pages · 5.1 MB · via robinsonstrapistorprod.blob.core.windows.net
- ReadR66 Pilot's Operating Handbook20235.2 MB · via windows.net
- ReadRobinson Model R66 Section 9 FATA Supplement2020953 KB · via windows.net
- ReadR66 MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS2017704 pages · 9.9 MB · via flyrogueservices.squarespace.com
- ReadSECTION 2 LIMITATIONS201614 pages · 528 KB · via robinsonstrapistorprod.blob.core.windows.net
- ReadNORMAL CHECKLIST R66 Turbine20162 pages · 1.5 MB · via www.heli-academy.ch
- ReadROBINSON MODEL R662015224 pages · 3.1 MB · via www.maunaloahelicopters.edu
- ReadOperational Evaluation Board Report201422 pages · 236 KB · via www.easa.europa.eu
Checklist
- ReadROBINSON MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODEL R66202576 pages · 2.6 MB · via robinsonstrapistorprod.blob.core.windows.net
- ReadROBINSON MODEL R66 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES202120 pages · 420 KB · via robinsonstrapistorprod.blob.core.windows.net
- ReadR66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook2017262 pages · 1.8 MB · via www.heliczech.cz
- ReadRobinson R66 Helicopter Pilot Course2010157 pages · 10.7 MB · via www.poweraviation.com.br
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Service Bulletins
- ReadR66 SERVICE BULLETIN SB-432025228 KB · via windows.net
- ReadROBINSON MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODEL R66202322 pages · 1.5 MB · via robinsonstrapistorprod.blob.core.windows.net
- ReadR66 Service Bulletin SB-41C2022357 KB · via windows.net
- ReadKI-233 Revision E20218 pages · 459 KB · via robinsonstrapistorprod.blob.core.windows.net
Weight & Balance
Specifications
Other Documents
- ReadLoss of control and in-flight break-up involving Robinson R66, VH-KFT202557 pages · 6.1 MB · via www.atsb.gov.au
- ReadFlight Standardization Board Report202513 pages · 279 KB · via www.faa.gov
- ReadAirworthiness Bulletin AWB 53-012 Issue 1 - 14 October 202420246 pages · 395 KB · via www.casa.gov.au
- ReadBAĞIŞIKLIK, BESLENME ve YAŞAM TARZI RAPORU2020227 pages · 8.5 MB · via www.tuba.gov.tr
- ReadFinal Report AO-2016-008: Robinson R66 helicopter, Partial power loss– forced landing201648 pages · 2.3 MB · via taic.org.nz
Supplemental Type Certificate
Emergency Procedures
Airworthiness Directives
V Speeds Reference
Performance Data
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What is the range of the Robinson R66?
The Robinson R66 has a maximum range of 640 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Robinson R66 carry?
The Robinson R66 seats up to 6 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Robinson R66?
The Robinson R66's maximum take-off weight is 2,400 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Robinson R66?
The Robinson R66's ICAO type designator is R66.
How many Robinson R66 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1,733 registered Robinson R66 airframes worldwide.
Registered R66 aircraft
Individual R66 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PR-RBD· 2026
- N84TS· 2026
- N5090H· 2026
- N4014L· 2026
- N566ZZ· 2026
- PR-NSB· 2026
- C-GTGO· 2026
- C-GHLT· 2026
- N660TS· 2026
- VH-8C5· 2026
- N66RS· 2026
- PS-HCV· 2026
- C-GBBC· 2026
- PR-ICG· 2026
- N662TP· 2026
- N5089H· 2026
- C-GSPZ· 2026
- N133LG· 2026
- N625BH· 2026
- PS-RNC· 2026
- PP-SHR· 2026
- N228JJ· 2026
- C-GIWW· 2026
- N5482H· 2025