N285SP - 2025 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

N285SP is a 2025 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Kentucky State Police in Frankfort, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on November 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N285SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E22C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N285SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.0373, -84.6043 on February 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N285SP was last updated on November 24, 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 N285SP. 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.