N429WM - 2011 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2011 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N429WM is a 2011 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 April 12, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on January 26, 2016. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D engine producing 572 horsepower, N429WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51F0E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N429WM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fuller Airport (TS00) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N429WM was last updated on July 7, 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 N429WM. 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
2011
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 12, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 26, 2016

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)
51217416
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51F0E

Additional Details

Registration
N429WM
Serial Number
57056
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
01077035

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 20:00:37)
Airport
Latitude
32.807602
Longitude
-97.1638

Data Source

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

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