N493NC - 2010 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

N493NC 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 September 14, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D engine producing 572 horsepower, N493NC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A61C6C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N493NC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.5030, -83.5471 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N493NC was last updated on August 11, 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 N493NC. 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.