Specifications
AI Description
- Model: BELL 427
- Condition: Used
- Location: Marks Point, New South Wales, Australia
- Avionics:
- Garmin GNC 420 GPS/NAV/COMM (Primary Navigation and Communication)
- KY196A VHF Radio (Secondary Communication)
- Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder
- Garmin 296 Portable GPS
- TracPlus Satellite Tracking and Monitoring System
- NSW Fire / NPWS Radios
- Motorola APX6500
- Simoco VHF/UHF
- AMS44 Comms Panel
- Features:
- Air conditioned
- Anti-collision LED
- Flight steps
- Leather interior
- WSPS, cargo hook, and floats fixed provisions
- Additional Info:
- CAT A and no known damage
- Parts package available if required
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 427 is a skid-gear, twin-engine light helicopter developed from the Bell 407/206L lineage, positioned for operators who want straightforward twin-engine capability with familiar Bell handling and support. Typical use cases include corporate and private transport, utility support, and EMS-style configurations where payload flexibility and stable low-speed handling matter more than long-range cruise.
Mission Fit
The 427 generally fits missions that live within a light-twin helicopter’s fuel and payload envelope: multiple daily hops, mixed passenger/cargo loads, and operations that value twin-engine safety margins and stable low-speed work. It is less suited to missions dominated by maximum-range legs, consistently heavy payloads, or hot/high conditions that push performance margins—areas where stepping up in class is usually more efficient.
Cabin
Cabin layout is typically configured for executive transport or missionized roles, with a relatively flat, usable cabin floor area for the class and wide access through large doors. Noise/vibration levels and comfort depend heavily on interior completion and rotor/drive-train condition; buyers should evaluate the specific aircraft’s insulation, seating, and mission equipment integration rather than assuming a uniform standard across the fleet.