N255MK - 1996 Bell 430 Aircraft Registration

N255MK is a 1996 Bell 430, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Premier Aircraft Services LLC in Bakersfield, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C40B engine producing 715 horsepower, N255MK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26B2E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N255MK was last updated on February 18, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 430 was a commercial twin-engine light helicopter that advanced rotor technology with its innovative four-blade, bearingless composite main rotor system. First flown on October 25, 1994, it was a stretched derivative of the Bell 230 featuring twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40B turboshaft engines and seating for up to eight passengers. The aircraft measured 1 foot 6 inches longer than its predecessor and delivered 10 percent more engine power for enhanced performance. Bell Helicopter manufactured exactly 136 helicopters at their Mirabel, Quebec facility between 1995 and 2008. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B430.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N255MK. 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.