Specifications
Broker
VERACITY AVIATION
+16192285885
Aircraft Details
- Located in Seguin, Texas; based at KMWL
- Condition: Used, airworthy, inspection status current and ready to go
- Total time: 719.3 hours
- Max takeoff weight: 2,700 lb
- Main rotor blade, hub, and gearbox: 1,280.7 hours remaining
- Tail rotor blade: 572.4 hours remaining
- Tail rotor gearbox: 719.3 hours remaining
- Engine: Rolls Royce RR300, 719.3 hours since new, TBO 2,000 hours
- Equipped with ADS-B, WAAS, artificial horizon, autopilot, ELT
- Dual controls, air conditioning, heater, baggage compartment
- Passenger/utility configuration, 5 seats, soundproofing
- Hinged door type
- Exterior and interior both updated in 2020
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R66 is a single-engine turbine helicopter positioned between piston trainers and larger light turbines. It is commonly used for personal transport, flight training, and commercial utility missions that benefit from turbine reliability and hot/high capability while keeping operating complexity relatively simple. Buyers typically evaluate it as a practical step-up platform for owner-operators and small fleets that need a compact footprint and a conventional, hands-on flying experience.
Mission Fit
The R66 fits missions where dispatch flexibility, turbine power, and manageable operating procedures matter more than cabin volume or heavy-lift capability. It is well-suited to frequent short legs with quick turnarounds, including training and point-to-point travel to sites without runway access. Missions that regularly push payload, require significant baggage volume, or demand multi-crew/IFR airline-style operations are typically better served by larger twins or higher-capability singles.
Cabin
Cabin layout is typically two seats up front with a three-place rear bench, prioritizing visibility and straightforward access over luxury fit-out. Noise and vibration levels are typical for a light helicopter class; headset use is standard. Baggage capacity is oriented to light travel and mission equipment rather than large suitcases, so realistic loading plans matter when carrying multiple adults.