N142RC - 2022 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

N142RC is a 2022 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Rc Aviation Services INC in San Juan, PR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N142RC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0AB98 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N142RC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 18.5725, -69.9856 on May 27, 2025. The FAA registry record for N142RC was last updated on December 13, 2023. 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 388 Bell Textron Canada LTD 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 N142RC. 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.