N102BF - 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2013 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N102BF is a 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Bell Textron INC in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N102BF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A00C41 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N102BF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7889, -111.9799 on November 28, 2024. The FAA registry record for N102BF was last updated on May 28, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin-engine utility helicopter that revolutionized emergency medical services operations with its single-pilot IFR capability and spacious cabin design. First flown on February 27, 2007, it is a light helicopter configured with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshaft engines, seating for eight passengers plus two crew members, and a four-bladed composite main rotor system. With a maximum speed of 180 mph and range of 450 miles, the aircraft established new standards for civilian helicopter operations. The GlobalRanger was manufactured by Bell Helicopter at their Mirabel, Quebec facility. AviatorDB tracks 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B429.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N102BF. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2013
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 20, 2013
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BELL TEXTRON INC
Address
3255 BELL FLIGHT BLVD
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76118
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW207D1/D2
Horsepower
621 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50006101
Mode S Code (Hex)
A00C41

Additional Details

Registration
N102BF
Serial Number
57185
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01124328

Last Known Position

Date
November 28, 2024 (UTC 06:19:53)
Airport
Latitude
40.78886
Longitude
-111.979866

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC