Specifications
Broker
Jet Aviation Brokers
Aircraft Details
• 2,569 total hours since new on airframe and engines (Rolls Royce 250-C40B, both L & R)
• 2,495 total cycles since new
• Utility/VIP passenger/corporate configuration with cream leather/utility interior
• Extensive spares package and ground support equipment included
• Rescue hoist, engine washer, ground handling wheels, cargo hook provisions and equipment, cargo lifter x2, passenger sliding door, photo window, rappelling fixture
• Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS), heated windshields, landing light kit, bleed air heater, upper auxiliary fuel provisions, particle separator
• 10-place utility seating, crew seats in utility configuration, soundproofing package, ECS (environmental control system)
• Dual controls, skid guard kit
• Avionics: Integrated Instrument Display System (IIDS), Dual EFIS, AFCS, GPS, DME, Mode S transponder, ADF, radar altimeter, CVFDR, ELT, dual VHF radios, NAT audio panels/intercom, Flexcom II communications
• Red exterior with blue trim
• Low time, utility mission ready, located in New Zealand and Australia
• Component times remaining: Turbine 912 hrs, TRB 4,284 hrs, TGB/MGB 2,430 hrs, wheels 937-3,712 hrs, MRB on condition.
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 430 is a twin-engine derivative of the Bell 230/222 family, positioned for operators who want higher cruise speed and improved hot/high performance relative to earlier variants while keeping a relatively compact footprint for urban helipads. It is commonly used for corporate transport, offshore support, and public-service roles where two-engine redundancy and IFR avionics are preferred.
Mission Fit
Typical missions emphasize time-sensitive passenger transport and light payloads at relatively high cruise speeds for the class. The aircraft’s strengths show most on short-to-medium legs with frequent turns, where vertical access and twin-engine margins matter more than long-range endurance.
Cabin
The cabin is oriented toward corporate transport with club-style seating options and a flat floor relative to many helicopters in its size class, supporting easy passenger entry and a clean interior finish. Noise and vibration levels depend strongly on interior treatment and rotor/drive-train condition, so similarly equipped aircraft can feel different in service.