Robinson R22
817 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1980 to 2026; half of them date from 1999 or earlier. Texas has the most (138). 78% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the R22 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (288), Lycoming O-360-J2A (180), Lycoming O-360 Series (146)
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Robinson Helicopter
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 24, 1975; newest October 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R22 BETA | 634 | 1946 to 2026 | 77.6% |
| R22 | 131 | 1975 to 2025 | 16.0% |
| R22 MARINER | 34 | 1982 to 2001 | 4.2% |
| R22 ALPHA | 16 | 1984 to 1985 | 2.0% |
| R22 BETA II | 2 | 2007 to 2026 | 0.2% |
When they were built by decade · 162 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Emerald City Aircraft Leasing INC · Spitzer Helicopter LLC · Hillsboro Aero Academy LLC · Jets To Helis LLC DBA · Robinson Helicopter CO · Hawaii Pacific Aviation INC · November Alpha LLC · Helicopteracademy.Com LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 602 cases since 1982, 116 fatal
The 8 most recent of 602 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Robinson R22 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
817 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Robinson R22s?
Texas, with 138.
Who owns the Robinson R22?
78% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.