N429RP - 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2013 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N429RP is a 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Tennessee Valley Authority in Muscle Shoals, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 4, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N429RP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51E93 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N429RP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (KMSL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N429RP was last updated on September 9, 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 N429RP. 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
September 4, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Address
PO BOX 1010AIR1BM
City
MUSCLE SHOALS
State / Zip Code
Alabama35661
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)
51217223
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51E93

Additional Details

Registration
N429RP
Serial Number
57182
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
01293598

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 17:41:29)
Airport
Latitude
35.825904
Longitude
-84.053358

Data Source

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

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