N991W - 2007 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430 Aircraft Registration

B430

2007 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 430

Aircraft Description

N991W is a 2007 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Tailwinds LLC in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 2, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on December 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C40B engine producing 715 horsepower, N991W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADD84E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N991W was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.6543, -95.2886 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N991W was last updated on July 1, 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 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 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 N991W. 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
2007
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
430
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B430430
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 2, 2015
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
TAILWINDS LLC
Address
7555 IPSWICH RD
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77061-4702
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C40B
Horsepower
715 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53354116
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADD84E

Additional Details

Registration
N991W
Serial Number
49122
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00304219

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2026 (UTC 19:27:36)
Airport
Latitude
29.648701
Longitude
-95.312644

Data Source

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

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