Specifications
AI Description
- Model: BELL 429WLG
- Condition: Used
- Based and registered in Brazil
- Executive interior configured for 7 passengers + 1 pilot
- Paint redone in 2016; interior in excellent condition
- Equipped with:
- 4 Axis Autopilot
- Inlet Barrier Filter
- Soundproofing
- Weather Radar (Primus660 with new radome)
- GPS GTN 750 (Chart View and H-TAWS upgrades)
- Radar Altimeter (Honeywell KRA 405B)
- Transponder (GTX-330ES Mode S, Garmin)
- NAV/COM/GPS (GTN-750/650, Garmin)
- No accident or incident history
- Always kept in hangar
- Additional equipment includes:
- Compressor Wash Kit
- Air Conditioner with dual evaporator
- Cockpit Voice Recorder / Flight Data Recorder
- Automatic door openers
- Soundproofing and dual controls
- Wire Strike Protection System (both upper and lower provisions)
- All maintenance current and airworthy
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light, twin-engine helicopter built around a wide, flat-floor cabin, rear clamshell loading doors, and modern avionics intended to support single- or two-pilot IFR operations where approved. The “WLG” variant denotes wheeled landing gear, which can simplify ground handling and some operating profiles versus skids, while preserving the 429’s core mission focus on passenger transport, EMS/public service, and general utility work.
Mission Fit
This model tends to fit operators who want a contemporary light twin with strong all-weather dispatch intent (equipment- and approval-dependent), straightforward passenger handling, and quick turn capability at constrained landing sites. It is less aligned with missions where range, payload-in-hot/high, or specialized external-load capability dominates the requirement.
Cabin
A key buyer draw is the 429’s cabin cross-section and flat floor, which generally makes entry/egress and interior reconfiguration easier than narrower light twins. Sliding side doors and rear clamshell doors support passenger loading and, in utility/medical configurations, stretcher or equipment access. Noise/vibration characteristics and perceived comfort depend on interior package, seating, and mission equipment.