N905WM - Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N905WM is a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Valiair Lc Trustee in Casper, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on April 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N905WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC83BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N905WM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates -33.4561, -70.5466 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N905WM was last updated on April 21, 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 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 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 N905WM. 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 HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 15, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82601-2873
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)
53101677
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC83BF

Additional Details

Registration
N905WM
Serial Number
57347
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01280788

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 14:09:45)
Airport
Latitude
-33.455383
Longitude
-70.546399

Data Source

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

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