Specifications
AI Description
- One owner/operator since new
- ESP Gold engine program
- Cabin heating and air conditioning systems
- Automatic crew and passenger door openers
- Tail rotor protection system
- Maximum gross weight: 7,000 lbs
- Usable fuel: 1,454 lbs
- Empty weight: 5,031 lbs
- Maximum certified altitude: 20,000 ft
- Maximum cruise speed: 155 knots
- Maximum range: 411 nautical miles
- Integrated avionics system: Bell BASIX™-PRO
- Three 6” x 8” color LCD display units
- Portable MFD: Garmin GPSMAP 696
- Dual pilot IFR configuration
- Corporate passenger configuration: 5 passengers + 1 pilot
- Two-tone beige and black leather interior
- Cabin configuration: 2 forward-facing VIP seats, 3 aft-facing seats
- AFCS (3-axis) dual digital autopilot
- Increased capacity battery (53 amp)
- Windshield wipers for pilot and co-pilot
- Auxiliary fuel tank (39 US gallons)
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.