2000 Bell 430
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
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2000 Bell 430 Executive Helicopter (Twin Engine) Airworthy GovDeals Auction (Lot #23762-8106) Up for auction: a 2000 Bell 430 (Executive Model) on GovDeals.com (Lot #23762-8106). Auction closes May 14, 2026. Follow link to see full discription: Aircraft Details Features Important Notice: The aircraft remains in service and usage (time/cycles) is expected to increase prior to sale. Overview Make/Brand: Bell Helicopter Model: 430 Twin Engine / Executive Interior Wheeled / Retractable Landing Gear Year: 2000 Condition: Used / Airworthy Title Restriction: Clean Title Liens: None Category: Transport Identifiers VIN / Serial: 49068 Tail Number Registration: N430NY Times, Cycles Landings Hours: 3145.7 HRS* Aircraft Total Time Airframe Hours: 3145.7* ACTT HOBBS Meter: 3145.7* HRS Number of Landings: 6670* Engines Engine Type: Rolls Royce 250-C40B Number of Engines: Two / 2 (#1 Partial / #2 Full -VIP- Value Improvement Package kit upgrade installed) Engine S/N: #1 - CAE-844188 / #2 - CAE-844187 Engine Hours: #1 - 3066.0 TTSN* / #2 - 3023.1 TTSN* Engine Cycles: #1 - 3731* / #2 - 4381* Engine TBO: #1 - 428.7* HRS / #2 - 471.6* HRS (Remaining) Avionics Equipment GARMIN GTN 750 650 Has FM receiver (NYS Police frequencies will be deprogrammed) Aircraft includes a satellite phone Intake has a particle separator Engine intake snow baffles are currently installed Inspections, Status Records Date of Last Airworthiness Certification: 01 / 25 / 2001 Removed from Service: 4/23/2026 (subject to change) Last 300 600 Hour / Annual Inspection date: 08 / 25 / 2025 Next Annual Inspection date: 08 / 25 / 2026 Aircraft logbooks and component records are up to date and available for bidder viewing All listed above current as of 04 / 14 / 2026. Flight log and maintenance log will be included with the sale of the aircraft. Aircraft was stored in an enclosed hangar and protected from the elements throughout its operation. How to Bid: Visit GovDeals.com and search for Lot #23762-8106 to view the full listing and place bids.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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GovDeals
globalair.com
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Contact for price
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— | May 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Andrea Hatcher
avbuyer.com
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$250,000
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NY | Apr 28, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Gov Deals Marketing Department
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Latham, NY | Apr 25, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Bell 430
This 2000 Bell 430 (N430NY) is a 10-seat twin turbine helicopter . There are currently 4 430 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,294,235 to $1,850,000.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $330/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $750/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $160,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Bell 430 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N430NY.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Bell 430
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 430
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING CLIMB OUT, PILOT TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. PILOT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED BACK TO BASE AND MAINTENANCE WAS ON SITE TO INSPECT. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INLET BARRIER FILTERS HAS JUST BEEN REP...
UPON A DAILY / POST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE A&P MECHANICS DISCOVERED THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE DEBONDED AT THE BLADE ROOT. THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE HAD 22.7 HOURS TIME SINCE NEW.
WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED AND A COMMANDED CLIMB TO 1500 FT MSL IN PROGRESS, THE PIC EXPERIENCED A LOUD THUMP, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A MEDIUM-TO-HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION OF SIGNIFICANT AMPLITUDE. THE PIC WAS ON THE CONTROLS, AND FELT THE VIBRATION MORE...
DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT HAND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ASSEMBLY P/N 230-031-619-101 CRACKED AT THE EAR FOR THE LATERAL ISOLATION MOUNT ATTACH POINT.
AT 1104 HST, WAS AT APPROXIMATELY N19.54`02" W156.06`58" TRANSITIONING THROUGH PHKO CLASS D AIRSPACE AT 1350`MSL AND 125 KIAS ON A HEADING OF 165 DEGREES, EN ROUTE TO FLY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE AROUND THE BIG ISLAND. WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED AND A COMMANDE...
ON TAKEOFF, DURING CLIMB NR 2 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REDUCED TO 0 PSI. PAGE 2 CAUTION WAS ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO KMTN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 HYDRAULIC TRANSDUCER. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUND RAN AND OP CHECKED GOOD, THEN RETURNED T...
WITH LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN THE LANDING GEAR DOES NOT EXTEND INTERMITTENTLY. WARNING HORN DOES SOUND WITH GEAR HANDLE DOWN AND GEAR UP. WIRE G11A22 FOUND BROKEN AT LANDING GEAR SWITCH 2AS18 ON CONTACT 2NC. THIS PROVIDES GROUND TO EXTEND SIDE OF...
ENGINE REMOVAL DUE TO CHIP EVENTS IN SUMP CHIP DETECTOR.
DURING ZONE 10 INSPECTION FOUND CRACK IN TAIL BOOM AT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
(CAN) ACFT EXPERIENCE HIGH LATERAL VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE AND VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED ELASTOMERIC DEBONDED ON SHEAR RESTRAINT.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.