N3251R - 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2018 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N3251R is a 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Teledyne Flir Defense INC in Wilsonville, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N3251R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3836E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3251R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3268, -81.5192 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3251R was last updated on May 28, 2024. 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 N3251R. 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
November 16, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE INC
Address
27700 SW PARKWAY AVE
City
WILSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97070-8238
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)
50701556
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3836E

Additional Details

Registration
N3251R
Serial Number
57359
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 28, 2024
Last Update Date
May 28, 2024
Unique ID
01285823

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 15:59:34)
Airport
Latitude
36.421967
Longitude
-82.291603

Data Source

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

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