N212FX - 2011 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

N212FX is a 2011 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to County of Fairfax in Fairfax, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2011. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D engine producing 572 horsepower, N212FX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C183 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N212FX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8552, -77.3730 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N212FX was last updated on April 1, 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 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 N212FX. 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.