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N230DM V

Robinson Helicopter R44 · 1997 · Trenton, SC

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N230DM is a 1997 Robinson Helicopter R44 (serial 0325), registered to Gillespie Flying Services LLC (LLC) in Trenton, SC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2012 (14 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine rated at 260 hp, the engine on 56% of registered Robinson Helicopter R44s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A208D7. It is one of 557 Robinson Helicopter R44 aircraft on the FAA registry. Gillespie Flying Services LLC holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Gillespie Flying Services LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Trenton, SC
Serial number
0325
Year built
1997 · 29 yrs old
Airworthiness class
6131
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A208D7 · 50404327 octal
Certificate issued
May 26, 2024
Airworthiness date
Apr 2, 2012
Last FAA activity
May 26, 2024
Registration expires
May 31, 2031
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
42353

301 of the 537 registered Robinson Helicopter R44 carry this engine (56%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a208d7
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7640120

Robinson Helicopter R44
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard
TCDS: H11NM

Engine — CODE 42353

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-540-F1B5
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N230DM
Serial Number: 0325
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 7640120
Engine Code: 42353
Status: V (V)
Certification: 6131
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50404327
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A208D7

Registrant

Gillespie Flying Services LLC
LLC
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444 Cessna Dr
Trenton, SC, 298473610
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 26, 2024
Airworthiness Apr 2, 2012
Expiration May 31, 2031
Last Activity May 26, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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