Specifications
AI Description
- VIP-configured twin-engine helicopter.
- Equipped with dual Garmin GPS 500 and dual AFCS with 4-tube EFIS.
- Features Honeywell KTA 870 TAS, WX Radar ART 2000, and L3 Stormscope.
- Co-pilot EFIS station and integrated moving map display.
- Five-place VIP QuietZone interior with high-visibility paint.
- Cabin intercom, dual Bose headsets, and forward pulse lighting.
- Additional equipment: rotor brake, particle separators, heated windshield, retractable landing gear, sat phone, XM radio, and cargo hook provisions.
- Rolls-Royce 250-C40B engines in excellent condition with low time.
- Fresh annual inspection completed.
- Operating under Part 91 private use.
- Located in the United States, offered with optional management and operational support.
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.