Specifications
Broker
PETER RICE
+17788061330
Aircraft Details
• Located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
• Available in Q3 of 2026, currently in operation
• IFR flight rules
• Total airframe time: 1,890 hours
• Pratt & Whitney PW207-D2 engines, 1,890 hours since new, 3,000 TBO
• Auxiliary and crash-resistant fuel system
• Advanced avionics: ADS-B, WAAS, SVT, artificial horizon, radar altimeter, single pilot operation, autopilot (4-axis), ELT, airborne weather radar, traffic avoidance system, wire strike protection
• GPMS HUMS, Bell 750/650 upgrade, 3rd display
• Additional equipment: dual controls, cargo hook, A/C, heater, baggage compartment, float kit, bearpaws, hoist, blade folding kit
• Exterior repainted in 2025, blade folding kit, hinged and sliding doors
• VIP interior with bubble windows
• Airworthy
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 429 is a twin‑engine light helicopter built around single‑pilot IFR capability, a flat cabin floor, and a configuration that adapts well to passenger transport, HEMS/utility interiors, and mixed-use operations. It sits in the “light twin” class with an emphasis on practical speed, useful load flexibility, and avionics aimed at reducing pilot workload in instrument conditions.
Mission Fit
Typical missions include regional passenger legs, airport transfers, and mission-configurable roles (e.g., medical or law enforcement) where cabin access and interior flexibility are important. It generally suits operators who want twin-engine redundancy and IFR capability without stepping into the cost/size profile of medium twins.
Cabin
The cabin is designed around a flat floor and unobstructed central space, which supports both passenger seating and mission interiors (such as a medical litter or equipment racks). Large doors (including rear clamshell access in many configurations) help with loading and rapid ingress/egress. Noise and vibration levels depend on interior kit and mission equipment; prospective buyers should evaluate the specific aircraft’s interior, soundproofing, and installed equipment weight.