N2AF - 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2018 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N2AF is a 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N2AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18D57 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2AF was last updated on March 21, 2026. 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 N2AF. 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
2018
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 27, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2019

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

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)
50306527
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18D57

Additional Details

Registration
N2AF
Serial Number
57354
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
March 21, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01283482

Data Source

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

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