N983SV - Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N983SV is a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Total Helicopters Unlimited in Stafford, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N983SV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB7ED (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N983SV was last updated on September 2, 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 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 N983SV. 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
May 17, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
TOTAL HELICOPTERS UNLIMITED
Address
PO BOX 210
City
STAFFORD
State / Zip Code
Virginia22555
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)
53333755
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB7ED

Additional Details

Registration
N983SV
Serial Number
57348
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01276467

Data Source

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

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