Specifications
AI Description
- One owner since new, US-based
- Corporate configuration with soundproofing for 5 passengers
- Blade folding system
- Bubble cabin windows
- Paravion air conditioning
- Traffic avoidance system
- 12 & 24-month inspections completed, next due August 2025
- Garmin G1000 NXI navigation system
- C406-NHM ELT with navigation interface
- Garmin GTS-800 TAS system
- AAI HID night scanner
- 2 GDU-1040H displays
- 7-place ICS with BISE Lemo jacks
- Auto B8 cyclic grip
- Garmin GRA-55 radio altimeter
- Polycarbonate windshield
- High visibility & jettisonable doors
- Wire strike protection system
- Inlet barrier filter (IBF) with access door
- Baggage floor protector
- Tail rotor camera
- DZUS fast snow deflector baffle kit
- Increased starter generator
- Main rotor blade expandable bolts
- Bulged skylight kit
- Paravion bleed air heating system
- Fuel cap protector kit
- Five-passenger interior with two aft-facing captain chairs and a three-place bench seat
- Exterior: overall black with gray accents
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 407GX is an evolution of the 407 family that centers on a modernized flight deck while retaining the model’s familiar handling and multi-mission cabin. It is commonly considered where operators want a light, single-engine helicopter that can support day-to-day commercial work (patrol, utility, EMS support roles where permitted), training, and passenger transport with straightforward operating complexity relative to larger twins.
Mission Fit
The 407GX tends to fit operators who prioritize versatility and easy integration into mixed missions. It is typically chosen for routes and jobs that emphasize point-to-point access and rapid turnarounds rather than maximum payload or long-range cruise. Mission suitability depends heavily on installed equipment (cargo hook, floats, wire strike kit, air conditioning, crashworthy fuel system options, etc.) and the regulatory environment for single-engine operations.
Cabin
Cabin utility is a key part of the 407GX value proposition: a configurable interior that can support passenger seating, mixed passenger/gear loads, or mission-specific installations. Access and loading practicality are generally strong for the class, with the aircraft often configured for comfortable short hops as well as work-focused layouts. Noise and ride comfort are typical of a light single, with perceived comfort strongly influenced by interior configuration, maintenance condition, and installed vibration/comfort options.