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Aircraft Details
Corporate configuration Bell 429 helicopter located in Monaco. Features 2+5 club leather seats with center console and side arm rests, air conditioning (single evaporator), cabin soundproofing, emergency floats system, life raft, inlet barrier filter, wire strike protection system (cabin & nose), cargo hook, dual controls, electrical provision kit, bleed air heater system, passenger step, dual 200 amp starter generator, 53 amp hour battery, articulated landing light, forward flashing light, rotor brake system, automatic passenger & crew door openers, rear clamshell doors with windows, and aft intercom system (6 place, headset not included). Avionics include SP/DP IFR, 4-axis autopilot, Garmin GTN650 & GTN750 (HTAWS upgrade), Garmin GTX33H remote transponder, Artex ELT C406-N-HM, Honeywell KRA405B radar altimeter, Avidyne TAS600 TCAS, CVFDR, Garmin GRS 56H satellite comms (EASA approved), DME, and dual Honeywell KSG7200 ADHRS units. Max takeoff weight 7,500 lb, total time 902 hours, airworthy with valid export certificate of airworthiness. Offered as is, ex-works Asia.
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.