N280KW - 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2024 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 429

Aircraft Description

N280KW is a 2024 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security in Nashville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 3, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N280KW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CEF1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N280KW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1063, -86.6729 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N280KW was last updated on May 15, 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 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 N280KW. 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
2024
Manufacturer
BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 3, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY
Address
225 EZELL PIKE
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37217-2905
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)
50547361
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CEF1

Additional Details

Registration
N280KW
Serial Number
57516
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01451188

Last Known Position

Date
June 11, 2026 (UTC 15:08:07)
Airport
Latitude
35.838008
Longitude
-84.046754

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC