Specifications
Aircraft Details
• 2,500 total airframe hours and cycles since new
• Based and registered in Brazil; all maintenance current
• Executive interior configured for 7 passengers plus 1 pilot
• Paint completed in 2016; interior in excellent condition
• Equipped with 4th axis autopilot, WX radar (Primus660 with new radome), 3rd display unit, 2nd standby compass (dual pilot IFR), and Bell Basix-Pro avionics suite
• Avionics program: CAP
• Soundproofing, inlet barrier filter, air conditioner with dual evaporator and manual controls
• Articulated landing gear (CAT A operations), copilot brakes, cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder
• Compressor wash kit, wire strike protection (upper and lower provisions), dual controls
• LED position and step lights, automatic door openers, strobe lights
• Corporate trim and utility lightweight rotor brake equipment
• Cargonet for baggage area, locking fuel cap, auxiliary fuel tank (39 US gal)
• 200 amp dual starter generator (CAT A compliant)
• No accident or incident history, always kept in hangar
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.