N4GS - 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2013 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N4GS is a 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Emerald Aviation LLC in Lima, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on June 22, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N4GS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A896 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4GS was last updated on May 19, 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 N4GS. 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 2, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 22, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
EMERALD AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 164
City
LIMA
State / Zip Code
Montana59739-0164
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)
51124226
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A896

Additional Details

Registration
N4GS
Serial Number
57152
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01344329

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC