N72073 - Bell 430 Aircraft Registration

B430

BELL 430

Aircraft Description

N72073 is a Bell 430, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Arrow Aviation Co LLC in Broussard, LA. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 10 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A6F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72073 was last updated on May 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 430 was a commercial twin-engine light helicopter that advanced rotor technology with its innovative four-blade, bearingless composite main rotor system. First flown on October 25, 1994, it was a stretched derivative of the Bell 230 featuring twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40B turboshaft engines and seating for up to eight passengers. The aircraft measured 1 foot 6 inches longer than its predecessor and delivered 10 percent more engine power for enhanced performance. Bell Helicopter manufactured exactly 136 helicopters at their Mirabel, Quebec facility between 1995 and 2008. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B430.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N72073. 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
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
430
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B430430
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ARROW AVIATION CO LLC
Address
1318 SMEDE HWY
City
BROUSSARD
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70518-8028
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
52323365
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A6F5

Additional Details

Registration
N72073
Serial Number
49030
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00606571

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC