Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
Rotorcraft
Registered
16
Year Range
1984–1985
NTSB Events
13
Airworthiness Directives
0
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- WA 25.0% 4
- DE 18.8% 3
- FL 12.5% 2
- TX 12.5% 2
- HI 6.3% 1
- AZ 6.3% 1
- NY 6.3% 1
- IN 6.3% 1
- NM 6.3% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 68.8% 11
- Unknown 31.3% 5
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA aircraft
13 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 13.
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Jun 16, 2001
N2242PAtwater, Ohio Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 5, 1999
N605HAHILLSBORO, Oregon
NTSB Docket → -
May 27, 1995
N8541EFAIRFIELD, New Jersey
NTSB Docket → -
May 28, 1993
N12857TURLOCK, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 10, 1991
N8491APIRU, California
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 17, 1989
N8557HMANASSAS, Virginia
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 23, 1987
N8379ZTUKWILA, Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 8, 1985
N8490DPORT ORCHARD, Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 11, 1984
N8518WHENDERSON, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 9, 1977
N13GHALVORD, Texas Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 23, 1974
N8490DCEDAR CITY, Utah Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 18, 1968
N8518WWESTPORT, Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 20, 1964
N8518WCHEHALIS, Washington
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 1 de-identified ASRS report references this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- H10WE Current Rev 17 · 10/30/2020
Robinson Helicopter Company
Models: R22, R22 MARINER, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA
05 / Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
Advisories applicable to ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
2 SAIBs on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.
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12/17/2003
SAIB SW-04-36
SAIB SW-04-36 —
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12/19/2000
SAIB SW-01-07
SAIB SW-01-07 —
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
159 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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09/16/2025
STC SR12177IB
Installation of Floor Protector
Delastek Inc.
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11/16/2023
STC SH5244NM
Installation of external pod and camera mount.
Dart Aerospace USA Inc.
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05/25/2023
STC SR01980WI
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Instrument
Garmin International Inc.
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04/12/2023
STC SH760NE
Operation of rotorcraft on unleaded and leaded automotive gasoline, 91 minimum anti-knock index(RON + MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline is also approved.
Petersen Aviation Inc.
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04/04/2023
STC SA11137SC
Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator
Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
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07/22/2022
STC SR03512AT
Installation of HID Landing and Taxi Lights
Whelen Aerospace Technologies
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03/14/2022
STC SR01980WI
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Instrument
Garmin International Inc
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10/07/2021
STC SR00557SE
Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-225-00 (without load weight) or 200-226-00 (with load weight) cargo hook suspension system
Onboard Systems International
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10/07/2021
STC SR00920SE
Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-262-00 cargo hook suspension system
Onboard Systems International
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04/26/2021
STC SR00102AT
Installation of Skysign Model H-47C electronic billboard.
Sky Sign Inc
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12/17/2020
STC SR02704SE
Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights
AeroLED's Holdings LLC
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12/17/2020
STC SR02704SE
Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights
AeroLEDS LLC
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02/17/2020
STC SR02124SE
Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;
Garmin International Inc
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05/29/2019
STC SR00359BO
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Aerospace Technologies
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12/19/2018
STC SR00821DE
Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and in functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor and ADS-B In Recei…
Peregrine
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06/11/2018
STC SR03512AT
Installation of HID Landing and Taxi Lights
LoPresti Speed Merchants
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01/03/2018
STC SR00387BO
Installation of Avidyne 700-00182-XXX IFD5XX and 700-00179-XXX IFD4XX Series Integrated Flight Displays (IFD)
Avidyne Corporation
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12/20/2017
STC SH1052NE
Installation of Airwolf Model AFC-500 full flow engine oil filter P/N AFC-500.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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12/13/2017
STC SR00387BO
Installation of Avidyne 700-00182-XXX IFD5XX and 700-00179-XXX IFD4XX Series Integrated Flight Displays (IFD)
Avidyne Corporation
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09/29/2017
STC SR02506SE
Installation of the Collective Pull Down System, installed and maintained
HeliTrak Inc
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09/20/2017
STC SA2586NM
Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems.
J P Instruments
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05/23/2017
STC SR02487AK
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System
ADS-B Technologies, LLC
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11/28/2016
STC SR00359BO
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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11/14/2016
STC SR00840DE
Installation of the Rosen Sunvisor System into the Robinson R22. R44 and R66
Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC
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11/11/2016
STC SR02124SE
Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;
Garmin International Inc
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10/13/2016
STC SR02506SE
Installation of the Collective Pull Down System, installed and maintained
HeliTrak Inc
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08/27/2016
STC SA01240SE (1 OF 5)
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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07/19/2016
STC SR00821DE
Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and in functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor and ADS-B In Recei…
Peregrine
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03/04/2016
STC SR02470AK
Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System
ADS-B Technologies, LLC
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03/04/2016
STC SR02471AK
Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System
ADS-B Technologies, LLC
+ 129 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
34 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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ACS 836#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/38529E471EFC1A08862580F400660A14.0001##
PA/Siren Control
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A687-1
PMA holder → -
ACS 775SL#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3CA4B599524D0C73862580F400660A09.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-2
PMA holder → -
ACS 300A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0EAD746BDC8598AA862580F400660A11.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-3
PMA holder → -
ACS 2010#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7C6971905DBE43C5862580F400660A0E.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-2
PMA holder → -
ACS 300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94E3A45275F4DC29862580F400660A10.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-3
PMA holder → -
8000216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7B20D2894522852C86257CC5006A5201.0001##
Engine Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Niagara 20008A
PMA holder → -
8000216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B7ACBF5373C7A4E586257928006DD2EB.0001##
Engine Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Niagara 20008A
PMA holder → -
8000216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D3216D13A3C7E54C8625790D00617C49.0001##
Engine Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Niagara 20008A
PMA holder → -
8000216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5F85F25AE12FFB45862577E0005B0962.0001##
Engine Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Niagara 20008A
PMA holder → -
8000216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA15A614030542BA862576B00050D715.0001##
Engine Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Niagara 20008A
PMA holder → -
8000216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131092310120221130202553.0001##
Engine Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Niagara 20008A
PMA holder → -
ACS 300A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/572E97D3F7FF2627862579420062A0FB.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-3
PMA holder → -
ACS 775SL#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C3DF8AD59035E598862579420062A06E.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-2
PMA holder → -
ACS 836#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8379DCD0CA66EBC8862579420062A129.0001##
PA/Siren Control
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A687-1
PMA holder → -
ACS 2010#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C44D17A9AC34051A862579420062A09B.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-2
PMA holder → -
ACS 300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/909223E33B5C3733862579420062A0C7.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-3
PMA holder → -
ACS 836#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7D89F4FB24F8CC1886257211004F9402.0001##
PA/Siren Control
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A687-1
PMA holder → -
ACS 775SL#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5ADBBDABB81FDED086257211004F931E.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-2
PMA holder → -
ACS 300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/497F0914420E75C786257211004F9388.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-3
PMA holder → -
ACS 300A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/223E7704736EA75286257211004F93D3.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-3
PMA holder → -
ACS 2010#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/07CE2D3DAEFDE68686257211004F9354.0001##
Audio Mixer Panel
Air Comm Systems Inc replaces A692-2
PMA holder → -
8000216#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/36262B0A9A814D458625731B006EA8D5.0001##
Engine Oil Cooler
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Inc replaces Niagara 20008A
PMA holder → -
R2091000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE099D096781B71E8625856C0033583B.0001##
Sunvisor System
Rosen Sunvisor Systems, LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL TD 031851#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125948730620250508133546.0001##
VA-1A( )AndAccessories
Electronics International Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
V674903-91#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID148304477920230713122532.0001##
Leaded and Unleaded Automotive Gasoline
Petersen Aviation Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
Dwg DL-R22CM#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94F586621B3A4F5A852570490052CF51.0001##
External Pod & Camera Mount Installation
Paravion Technology Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/583D0F0D464F77B9862576C7004D7D80.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-10
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-705#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/57A7ACE93CD79865862576C7004D7D54.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-7
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0666D64162F8A1F2862576C7004D7CAC.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-2
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0776D1C5D928265E862576C7004D7D27.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-5
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-15#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5A45C4508FD6B856862576C7004D7DAC.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-15
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-25#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/935BE8284DB6767E862576C7004D7E02.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-25
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3778CD312AAFD113862576C7004D7CEF.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-3
PMA holder → -
P/N 4200-002-20#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/437EAC8EA4C257E5862576C7004D7DD8.0001##
Circuit Breaker
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces Robinson Helicopter Company P/N B297-20
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 ALPHA
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 16 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N12475 | DE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N12857 | DE | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N13GH | WA | 1984 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N13HR | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2242P | WA | 1985 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N605HA | WA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N622NL | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8379Z | HI | 1985 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8490D | AZ | 1984 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8491A | TX | 1984 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8518W | WA | 1984 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8536Y | NY | 1984 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8541E | DE | 1984 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8557H | TX | 1985 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8561V | IN | 1985 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N969GF | NM | 1985 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →