N429AR - 2020 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2020 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 429

Aircraft Description

N429AR is a 2020 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Abfd LLC in Deerfield Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 19, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N429AR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51D1E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N429AR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1924, -80.1682 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N429AR was last updated on February 23, 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 388 Bell Textron Canada LTD 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 N429AR. 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
2020
Manufacturer
BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 19, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ABFD LLC
Address
565 E HILLSBORO BLVD
City
DEERFIELD BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida33441-3543
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)
51216436
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51D1E

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N429AR
Serial Number
57411
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01321259

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 21:25:50)
Airport
Latitude
26.194432
Longitude
-80.167184

Data Source

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

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