Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- No damage history; impeccable VIP interior
- Certified for 7,500 lbs, wheeled landing gear
- Seating for up to 7 (6 passengers + 1)
- Equipped with 4th axis autopilot, cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder, weather radar, 3rd display unit, 2nd standby compass, ChartView & HTAWS upgrades, radar altimeter, air conditioner with dual evaporator, inlet barrier filter, Garmin GTS-800, articulated landing light, and soundproofing
- Airframe and engines total time: 2,643 hours
- Avionics: Garmin GTN750/650 NAV/COMM/GPS, dual pilot controls, ELT (Artex C406-NHM), 200 amp starter generator (dual), GTN-750 ChartView & HTAWS upgrades, Honeywell KRA 405B radar altimeter, Primus 660 weather radar
- Interior: Corporate 6 place club seating with plush wool carpets, custom leather trim, sheepskin and leather seat covers (crew), gold-plated hardware, two fold-down consoles, adjustable LED lighting, re-wired ICS with LEMO headset jacks
- Additional: Compressor wash kit, automatic door openers for crew and passengers, engine fire extinguisher (2nd bottle), rotor brake, increased capacity battery, cockpit/cabin call circuit, LED strip lights for cabin doors, new radome, strobe/position lights, and more.
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.