N357FW - Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N357FW is a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission in Lakeland, FL. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 9 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3FF60 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N357FW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.1075, -80.6492 on February 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N357FW was last updated on March 20, 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 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 N357FW. 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
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Address
3900 DRANE FIELD RD
City
LAKELAND
State / Zip Code
Florida33811-1207
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
50777540
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3FF60

Additional Details

Registration
N357FW
Serial Number
57312
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01250374

Last Known Position

Date
February 2, 2026 (UTC 16:59:25)
Airport
Latitude
28.107468
Longitude
-80.649156

Data Source

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

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