N506TJ - 2017 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2017 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N506TJ is a 2017 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Mercy Flight INC in Buffalo, NY. The registration certificate was issued on February 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 9 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A651EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N506TJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.7290, -77.4083 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N506TJ was last updated on April 21, 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 N506TJ. 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
2017
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 27, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MERCY FLIGHT INC
Address
100 AMHERST VILLA RD
City
BUFFALO
State / Zip Code
New York14225-1432
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
51450754
Mode S Code (Hex)
A651EC

Additional Details

Registration
N506TJ
Serial Number
57331
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01271286

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 17:43:11)
Airport
Latitude
42.941088
Longitude
-78.723188

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC