It’s powerful. It’s compact. It’s precise. And above all, it’s rugged. The Robinson R66 Turbine is built for a variety of demanding utility missions—from essential infrastructure maintenance to intricate maneuvering for urban construction and everything in between. 

Pipeline inspectors navigating rough terrain can count on the R66’s power and stability for low-level flight that allows close visual inspection of the lines. The R66 is equally valuable for urban construction projects involving high-rise buildings. Equipped with a cargo hook and load weighing system, the R66 becomes a flying crane. 

Robinson can provide the aircraft fully equipped without the need to identify additional suppliers or for Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).

The supplemental engine gauges are positioned for easy viewing, providing access to the critical data needed during demanding flights. The strategically arranged instruments and ergonomic controls ensure precise handling in all conditions. 

Using upgraded cyclic and collective controls, operators can maneuver heavy loads with precision. The left- and right-side electrical and mechanical cargo releases provide secure and efficient load management. The R66 also includes a left-side cyclic grip with hydraulic and radio switches and a left-side collective control with a start button. A receptacle on the belly has two switched 28-volt circuits for remote control of equipment carried by the cargo hook. And an emergency manual hook release is located in the left door sill panel.

Customers have peace of mind, knowing the robust fuel system and crashworthy design provide a safety net for any operation. The fuel status light indicates approximately 12 gallons of fuel remain before showing a 5-gallon low-fuel caution. Interior anchor points at forward doors posts are designed for attaching safety tether or harness for crew during doors-off operations. 

Robinson’s two-bladed rotor system makes the craft easy to store between missions, with minimal hangar space requirements.