N438AS - 2010 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

N438AS is a 2010 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to West States Leasing INC in Medford, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on March 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D engine producing 572 horsepower, N438AS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A540E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N438AS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5104, -122.2982 on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N438AS was last updated on June 8, 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 N438AS. 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.