N822AZ - Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 429

Aircraft Description

N822AZ is a Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Arizona Department of Public Safety in Phoenix, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on April 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 9 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB3861 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N822AZ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Tucson International Airport (KTUS) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N822AZ was last updated on April 10, 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 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 N822AZ. 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 TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Address
2102 W ENCANTO BLVD
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85009-2847
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
52634141
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB3861

Additional Details

Registration
N822AZ
Serial Number
57439
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01356054

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 17:30:45)
Airport
Latitude
32.109924
Longitude
-110.940656

Data Source

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

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