# N24DF: Robinson Helicopter R44 II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Robinson Helicopter R44 II](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44-ii) (registry code 7640122, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-ae1a5) (registry code 41899)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H11NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H11NM) (Robinson Helicopter Company), [TCDS 1E4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E4) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 14246
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: August 21, 2018
- Mode S code: A22DF7
- Registered owner: [Cape Copters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPE%20COPTERS%20LLC)
- Location: [Scott City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Scott%20City)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 37.1764° N, 89.4959° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 63780, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=24DF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24DF

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 33 in force

### Matched by airframe (Robinson Helicopter R44 II)

- [AD 2025-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-11-07): Engine/Transmission Coupling · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective Jul 11, 2025
- [AD 2024-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-23-01): Main rotor drive system, Rotorcraft flight control · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective Jan 7, 2025
- [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2024-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-03): Flight Control System · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, R22 MARINER, R44 and 1 more. Effective Nov 29, 2024
- [AD 2024-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-04-02): Tail Rotor Blades · Robinson Helicopter R22, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA and 4 more. Effective Apr 2, 2024
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-19-12): Tail Rotor Blades · Robinson Helicopter R44, R44 II and R66. Effective Oct 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-12-08): Flight Control System Wiring, Engine Control System Wiring, Engine RPM Indicating System · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, R44 and R44 II. Effective Jun 29, 2022
- [AD 2020-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-18-08): Engine Air Intake System · Robinson Helicopter R44 II. Effective Aug 27, 2020
- [AD 2020-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-08-10): Tail Rotor Blades · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective May 22, 2020
- [AD 2020-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-05-11): Agricultural Spray System · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II with STC SR00286BO. Effective Apr 16, 2020
- [AD 2016-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-26-04): Main Rotor Blades · Robinson Helicopter R44, R44 II and R66. Effective Feb 8, 2017
- [AD 2014-23-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-23-16): Main Rotor Blades · Robinson Helicopter R22, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA and 3 more. Effective Jan 9, 2015
- [AD 2013-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-15): Emergency floats · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective Apr 30, 2013
- [AD 2010-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-03): Tail rotor · Robinson Helicopter R22, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA and 3 more. Effective Dec 29, 2010
- [AD 2007-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-01): Seat belt buckle (buckle) assembly · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective Jun 27, 2007
- [AD 95-26-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-05-R1): R44 Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective Jul 6, 2004
- [AD 2003-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-51): Main rotor swashplate · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II

### Matched by engine (Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5)

- [AD 2026-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-10): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · Lycoming Engines O-235, O-235-A, O-235-AP and 159 more. Effective Sep 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2017-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 93 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [AD 2015-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-07): Fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 187 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015
- [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009
- [AD 2007-04-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-19-R1): SAP cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 314 more. Effective May 7, 2007
- [AD 2005-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-06): Riveted-impulse coupling assemblies and snap-ring coupling assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 154 more. Effective Jul 19, 2005
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 2004-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-24): Zinc-plated Crankshaft Gear Retaining Bolts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 161 more. Effective Mar 30, 2004
- [AD 2003-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-03): Rotary fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 262 more. Effective Aug 14, 2003
- [AD 2002-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-03): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines IO-540-A1A5, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-AA1B5 and 81 more. Effective Sep 20, 2002
- [AD 97-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-11): Cylinder kits · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 538 more. Effective Aug 12, 1997
- [AD 92-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-12-05): Piston Pins · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 532 more. Effective Jul 10, 1992

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2024-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-11) (historical): Engine/Transmission coupling · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective Oct 31, 2024
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Robinson Helicopter R44 and R44 II. Effective Sep 22, 2021
- [AD 2019-12-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-12-18) (historical): Engine Air Intake System · Robinson Helicopter R44 II. Effective Jul 5, 2019
- [AD 2011-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-10) (historical): Main rotor blade · Robinson Helicopter R22, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA and 3 more. Effective Jul 5, 2011
- [AD 2007-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-12) (historical): Blade skin debond · Robinson Helicopter R22, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA and 3 more. Effective Jan 18, 2008
- [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2011-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-04) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 186 more. Effective Jan 25, 2012
- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011
- [AD 2008-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-07) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 185 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008
- [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more
- [AD 2006-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-20-09) (historical): Certain crankshafts replacing · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, AEIO-540-D4A5 and 82 more. Effective Nov 3, 2006
- [AD 2005-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-10) (historical): ECi cylinder assemblies. · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 413 more. Effective Jan 31, 2006

## Information bulletins (advisory) (22 in force)

- [SAIB 2024-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2024-05): Engine/Transmission Coupling, Gearmotor Assembly. Issued Oct 29, 2024
- [SAIB 2022-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2022-21): EMERGENCY FLOTATION SECTION, Pop-Out Float Under-inflation.. Issued Nov 21, 2022
- [SAIB AIR-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-08): MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM,TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM. Issued Apr 11, 2022
- [SAIB AIR-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-03): Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R44, and R66 Helicopters; Emergency Locator Transmitter Retention. Issued Mar 3, 2022
- [SAIB AIR-21-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-14): Robinson R44 and R66 HeliSAS Autopilot/Garmin Primary Flight Display (PFD) Interface. Issued Aug 24, 2021
- [SAIB AIR-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-11): ROTORCRAFT SERVO SYSTEM (JASC 6730). Issued Jul 22, 2021
- [SAIB AIR-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-03): Electrical Power System; Ameri-King RFI DC Filter Smoke/Fire. Issued Jan 28, 2021
- [SAIB SW-15-08R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-08R1): Robinson R44 and R44 Main Rotor Blades. Issued Mar 31, 2015
- [SAIB SW-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-13-11): JASC Code 2810 Fuel Storage Robinson Helicopter Company Bladder Fuel Tank Retrofit. Issued Dec 26, 2012
- [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012
- [SAIB SW-11-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-11-15): Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Issued Jan 6, 2011
- [SAIB SW-09-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-09-36): Robinson Helicopter Company Hot Weather Operation. Issued Jun 30, 2009
- [SAIB SW-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-09-07): JASC Code 2410 Alternator-Generator Drive, Robinson Helicopter Company Alternator Belts. Issued Jan 30, 2009
- [SAIB SW-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-16): Air Conditioning Wiring Chafing. Issued Apr 2, 2008
- [SAIB SW-07-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-07-16): Rotor blade skin debonding. Issued Feb 9, 2007
- [SAIB SW-06-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-06-19): . Issued Dec 28, 2005
- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019
- [SAIB NE-08-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32R1): Propeller Governor  Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw. Issued May 13, 2016
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014
- [SAIB NE-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-06): Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320, 360, and 540 Series Engines. Issued Nov 21, 2012
- [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009
- [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008
- [SAIB SW-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-08) (historical): Robinson R44 Main Rotor Blades. Issued Feb 23, 2015
- [SAIB NE-08-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32) (historical): Propeller Governor Set Screw. Issued Jul 3, 2008

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN25LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA326), Aug 16, 2025: Robinson Helicopter R44 II (N24DF), Cape Girardeau, MO, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250816015469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250816015469A), Aug 16, 2025: Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N24DF), Cape Girardeau, MO, Substantial damage. Airman was conducting air tour operations at approximately 400 feet AGL at 75 knots on approach to landing when the aircraft developed abnormal…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since December 7, 2012, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N24DF

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N24DF before.

- [Cancelled 2012-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N24DF-2012-12-07): Felicio David M DRAGONFLY, S/N 144, built 1987. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Bradbury John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADBURY%20JOHN%20S), [Belmont, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Belmont)

## Related

- Other Robinson Helicopter R44 II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44-ii/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Robinson Helicopter R44 II: https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-helicopter-r44-ii/stcs.md
- The Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-ae1a5.md

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