FAA Certifies Robinson Turbine Powered R66
Some great news comes from the Robinson Helicopter camp this week. The FAA has just certified the Robinson R66 helicopter. The R66 is the first turbine powered helicopter to be commercially offered by Robinson and features a 5 seat cabin similar the 4 seat cabin of the R44. Powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine, the R66 was able to reduce engine compartment weight by 50% while increasing the payload of the aircraft at the same time. The R66 has been a long time coming and the FAA has really done their due-diligence to ensure the safety of the aircraft during its certification process. Already the Robinson Helicopter corporation has 100 orders for this fine aircraft and will be delivering 10 aircraft by the end of the year. The R66 will make a nice addition to the helicopter community while adding turbine time to any helicopter pilots logbook. Congratulations Robinson!
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