N71SP - 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2024 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 429

Aircraft Description

N71SP is a 2024 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to State of Delaware in Middletown, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on December 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N71SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A97B52 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N71SP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Wilmington Airport (KILG) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N71SP was last updated on December 23, 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 N71SP. 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
2024
Manufacturer
BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 27, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
STATE OF DELAWARE
Address
4 TROOPERS WAY
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
Delaware19709-8877
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)
52275522
Mode S Code (Hex)
A97B52

Additional Details

Registration
N71SP
Serial Number
57510
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 23, 2024
Last Update Date
December 23, 2024
Unique ID
01435913

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 13:57:16)
Airport
Latitude
39.52153
Longitude
-75.724461

Data Source

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

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