Specifications
AI Description
- Model: R66 Turbine Marine
- Condition: Used
- Engine: Rolls Royce 300hp RR300
- Airframe Total Time: 218 hours
- Engine Time: 218 hours SNEW
- Avionics:
- Garmin G500H Flight Display
- Garmin GTN750 GPS/Com/Nav
- Genesys HeliSAS Autopilot
- Garmin GTR225B Com Radio
- GTX345 Mode S ADS-B Out/In Transponder
- Digital Chronometer Davtron 800
- Additional Equipment:
- Popout Floats
- Air Conditioning installed
- Slimline Auxiliary Fuel Tank (23 Gal, Removable)
- Tinted Windshield & Windows
- Heated Pitot Tube
- Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF)
- Extended Co-pilot Pedals
- Interior Features:
- Heated Leather Seats
- Spacious five-seat cabin with luxury leather seating
- Premium marine-grade materials for coastal environments
- Climate-controlled ventilation
- Generous rear baggage compartment
- Exterior: Extra corrosion protection coating
- Battery: Lithium Ion TB17
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R66 Marine is a light, single-engine turbine helicopter based on the R66 platform and typically configured with equipment and corrosion-focused provisions aimed at coastal and overwater operations. It targets buyers who want turbine reliability and useful load in a relatively straightforward airframe, without moving into larger, more complex twin-engine helicopters. In practice, individual aircraft configurations vary; “Marine” may denote a specific equipment package and mission fit rather than a single fixed factory definition across all examples.
Mission Fit
The R66 Marine is typically selected for day-to-day coastal flying where a turbine single is acceptable under the operator’s risk and regulatory framework. It fits missions that prioritize simplicity, fast turnarounds, and the ability to operate from constrained helipads and docks. It is less aligned with missions that demand extensive redundancy, high cruise speed, or a larger cabin for multiple passengers plus gear.
Cabin
Cabin comfort is functional and utility-oriented, with seating generally arranged for pilot plus passengers and an emphasis on visibility and quick loading rather than stand-up room. Expect a compact footprint consistent with the light single class; noise and vibration levels are typical for a two-blade light helicopter, and interior appointments vary widely by aircraft and operator.