N324FD - 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2018 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N324FD is a 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Total Helicopters Unlimited in Stafford, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on January 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N324FD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A37DAD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N324FD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8447, -78.7830 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N324FD was last updated on July 7, 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 N324FD. 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
June 1, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 2, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
TOTAL HELICOPTERS UNLIMITED
Address
PO BOX 210
City
STAFFORD
State / Zip Code
Virginia22554
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)
50676655
Mode S Code (Hex)
A37DAD

Additional Details

Registration
N324FD
Serial Number
57346
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
01276463

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 13:03:41)
Airport
Latitude
35.844681
Longitude
-78.783016

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC