N428CF - 2014 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2014 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N428CF is a 2014 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Careflite in Grand Prairie, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on March 17, 2016. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N428CF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5198F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N428CF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dallas Love Field (KDAL) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N428CF was last updated on July 21, 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 N428CF. 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
2014
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 18, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 17, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
CAREFLITE
Address
3110 S GREAT SOUTHWEST PKWY
City
GRAND PRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
Texas75052-7238
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)
51214617
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5198F

Additional Details

Registration
N428CF
Serial Number
57228
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
01181823

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 14:34:46)
Airport
Latitude
32.736923
Longitude
-97.338153

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC