N559BD is a 2004 Robinson Helicopter R44 (rotorcraft) with serial number 1470, registered in Decatur, IN. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jun 30, 2027; the renewal window opens on Dec 30, 2026. It is powered by a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 rated at 260 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (normal), issued Jun 16, 2017. It is one of 551 R44 aircraft in the FAA registry, 5 of them registered in Indiana. About 50% of them were built after it.
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Registration expiresJun 30, 2027
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jun 30, 2027
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- BIGGS AVIATION LLC
- Location
- Decatur, IN
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Indianapolis FSDO (IND FSDO) · (317) 837-4400
- Certificate issued
- Jun 15, 2017
- Last FAA action
- Jan 22, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A720F7
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51620367
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- ROBINSON HELICOPTER
- Model
- R44
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- H11NM (Robinson Helicopter Company)
- Year manufactured
- 2004
- Serial number
- 1470
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING O-540-F1B5 (260 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Jun 16, 2017
- Approved operations
- Normal
Public airports near Decatur
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert County Van Wert, OH | KVNW | 17 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A+ |
| Fort Wayne International Fort Wayne, IN | KFWA | 17 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A+ |
| Miller Bluffton, IN | C40 | 19 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.