N42LF is a 2026 Robinson Helicopter R44 II (rotorcraft) with serial number 14986, registered in Taft, TX. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Sep 30, 2033; the renewal window opens on Mar 30, 2033. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 rated at 260 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (normal), issued Jun 5, 2026. It is one of 61 R44 II aircraft in the FAA registry, 5 of them registered in Texas.
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Sep 30, 2033
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- SODVILLE INC
- Location
- Taft, TX
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- San Antonio FSDO (SAT FSDO) · (210) 308-3300 or (800) 292-2023
- Certificate issued
- Sep 2, 2026
- Last FAA action
- Sep 2, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A4FA46
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51175106
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER
- Model
- R44 II
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- H11NM (Robinson Helicopter Company)
- Year manufactured
- 2026
- Serial number
- 14986
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING IO-540-AE1A5 (260 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Jun 5, 2026
- Approved operations
- Normal
Public airports near Taft
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Portland, TX | 9R5 | 7 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Sinton Sinton, TX | T69 | 10 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A+ |
| Ingleside Regional Ingleside, TX | KTFP | 12 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A+ |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2014 | FISCHER/FISCHER WAGABOND | 42 | 1983 |