N81AM - 2021 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2021 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 429

Aircraft Description

N81AM is a 2021 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Wintrust Asset Finance INC in Frisco, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N81AM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB070F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N81AM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.8847, -91.7108 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N81AM was last updated on July 31, 2025. 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 N81AM. 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
2021
Manufacturer
BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 7, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WINTRUST ASSET FINANCE INC
Address
3201 DALLAS PKWY STE 800
City
FRISCO
State / Zip Code
Texas75034-9596
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)
52603417
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB070F

Additional Details

Registration
N81AM
Serial Number
57440
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01352204

Last Known Position

Date
July 28, 2025 (UTC 01:25:22)
Airport
Latitude
41.884701
Longitude
-91.7108

Data Source

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

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