N399BT - Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N399BT is a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Bell Textron INC in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on December 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D engine producing 572 horsepower, N399BT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A463 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N399BT was last updated on December 30, 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 N399BT. 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
July 9, 2010
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BELL TEXTRON INC
Address
3255 BELL FLIGHT BLVD
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76118
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW207D
Horsepower
572 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51122143
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A463

Additional Details

Registration
N399BT
Serial Number
57013
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01049993

Data Source

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

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