Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Brand new Bell 407GXi helicopter with only 3 hours total time on airframe, engine, and rotor
- Delivered ex Asia, currently located in Auckland, New Zealand
- Fully equipped with max gross weight upgrade (5250 lbs), cargo hook FP & equipment, WSPS provisions and cutters, auxiliary tank provisions, and high ski gear with flite steps
- Dual GDU 1050H PFD/MFD avionics, GEA 71BH engine signal processor, GS 75H ADAHRS unit, GIA 64H integrated avionics units, GMA 350HC audio panel, GTX-335R XPDR, and C406-1HM ELT
- Additional features: rotor brake, egress tool, aft avionics shelf, aft ICS-5 station, tail rotor camera, sliding windows, litter provisions, dual controls, engine IBF, 3060S Pulselite control unit, baggage door opener, tailboom antenna mount, floor protector kit, LH/RH pax door openers, pre-flight kit (step handles, folding maintenance steps, baggage door retention strap), door opener kit LH/RH, bleed air heater with windshield & chin bubble defrost
- Black and gold exterior scheme; standard interior trim, armrests, passenger & crew seats, headliner, and soundproofing
- Airworthy, new condition
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 407GXi is an evolution of the 407 line aimed at operators who want a familiar, proven airframe paired with updated cockpit integration and improved powerplant performance margins. It is commonly selected for utility, corporate, public safety, and training missions where speed, payload flexibility, and straightforward single-engine operations matter more than all-weather, multi-engine redundancy.
Mission Fit
Typical missions center on short-to-medium sectors with frequent stops, operating from helipads, confined areas, or unimproved sites. The platform’s power and rotor system support productive performance in high density altitude environments, but payload-range tradeoffs remain central: additional fuel can quickly reduce available cabin load, particularly with mission equipment installed.
Cabin
Cabin layout is oriented around a single-pilot cockpit with club-style rear seating and good visibility. Noise and vibration levels are consistent with the light single-engine class; passenger comfort is generally strong for shorter legs and sightseeing, while longer legs depend on seating configuration, headset use, and installed options. Access and loading benefit from the wide doors and a cabin that can be configured for passenger, utility, or specialized missions.