N429HF - 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2013 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N429HF is a 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Air Methods LLC in Greenwood Village, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 8, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N429HF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51DC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N429HF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.9676, -77.8472 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N429HF was last updated on February 24, 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 N429HF. 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
2013
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 8, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 24, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AIR METHODS LLC
Address
5500 S QUEBEC ST STE 300
City
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80111-1926
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)
51216703
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51DC3

Additional Details

Registration
N429HF
Serial Number
57169
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 24, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01133498

Last Known Position

Date
June 11, 2026 (UTC 23:58:48)
Airport
Latitude
35.790338
Longitude
-78.079308

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC