N706WP - 2023 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2023 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 429

Aircraft Description

N706WP is a 2023 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to City of Los Angeles Department of Water & Power in Van Nuys, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D engine producing 572 horsepower, N706WP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96CDA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N706WP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Whiteman Airport (KWHP) on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N706WP was last updated on January 21, 2024. 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 388 Bell Textron Canada LTD 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 N706WP. 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
2023
Manufacturer
BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 21, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER
Address
14401 SATICOY ST
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
California91405-1469
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)
52266332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96CDA

Additional Details

Registration
N706WP
Serial Number
57488
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 21, 2024
Last Update Date
January 21, 2024
Unique ID
01403222

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 17:29:04)
Airport
Latitude
34.292159
Longitude
-118.474059

Data Source

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

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