2001 Bell 430
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRKFC 500 AFCS w/Flight Director and w/4-Tube EFIS • Integrated Instrument Display System (IIDS) • Pilot and Co-Pilot EFIS • Dual Honeywell KMA-24H Audio Panels • Honeywell Gold Crown Harness (EFIS) • (2) Honeywell KTR-908 (#1 & #2 VHF Comm) • (2) Honeywell KNR-634A (#1 & #2 Nav) (EFIS) • Honeywell KDF-806 ADF • Honeywell KDM-706 DME (EFIS) • Honeywell KRA-405 Radar Altimeter (EFIS) • Honeywell ART-2000 Color Weather Radar • Honeywell KTA-810 Traffic Avoidance System • Honeywell KMD-850 Multi-Function Display • Honeywell EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning) • Garmin GTX-345R Transponder (ADS B In/Out) • Garmin GTX-335R # 2Transponder (ADS B Out) • Garmin GPS-500 • XM Satellite Receiver • Air-Call Satellite Phone • Transcal Altimeter Encoder • Artex ELT w/Nav Interface • BF Goodrich WX-500 Stormscope • (2) PS Engineering PAC-24 Audio Panel • (5) Cabin Bose X Headset • (2) Rockford 6.5 inch Woofer (Passenger Cabin) • Blaupunkt CD Changer • Polk Audio PA Speaker • Eaton Avionics Master Switch • (2) Mid Continent Cabin Outlet • KGX Electronics Static Inverter • (3) Cabin Reading Lights • AAI Avionics Shelf (430-011-101)
Description
Maintenance Condition: Annual Inspection Due: 8/15/2026 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Currently Undergoing 100/300/600 Hour and Annual/24 Month Inspections Equipment: Dual Controls Rotor Brake Wheeled Landing Gear Co-Pilot Brakes Inlet Barrier Filter System (STC SR02794CH) Aux Fuel Provisions and Upper Aux Fuel Tank Environmental Control System EA Quiet Zone Custom Interior (See Interior Details Below) Windshield Wipers Heated Windshield (Birdproof) RG-407 Lead Acid Battery Rosen Cockpit Sun Visor AAI Passenger Door Handle & Latch Kit (430-522-001) AAI Passenger Assist Handle Kit (430-523-001) AAI Sliding Limo Window Kit (430-531-001) AAI Passenger Door Window Emergency Release Kit Helidyne R/H VIP Step (HD222-62-2001-02) Baggage Compartment Carpet (2) Whelen A775-28 Forward Recognition Light Whelen Strobe Light Assembly Precise Flight Pulselight (2) Devore Light Assembly Shadin Fuel Flow Indicator FMC Door Ajar Warning Lights (Passenger & Crew Doors) Cockpit & Cabin Fire Extinguishers Interior: Corporate/VIP Interior - 5 Place Aft Cabin - 2 Pilot/Copilot Aft Cabin - Light Tan Leather with Navy Blue Carpet Cockpit with Black Leather Seating and Gray Carpet EA Quiet Zone Interior Flight Environment Thermal/Acoustic Insulation Decrane Model 3485 3-Place Aft Facing Divan Erda Model 3449 2-Place Forward Facing Divan Am-Safe Crew Restraints w/Shoulder Harnesses Am-Safe Aft-Facing Restraints w/Shoulder Harnesses Am-Sale Fwd-Facing Restraints w/Shoulder Harnesses All Cabin Panels, Overhead and Bulkhead Custom Covered Sliding Limo-Window between Cabin and Cockpit Lifeport Aft Refreshment Cabinet Lifeport Aft Facing Center Console Lifeport Cockpit Cabinet Aero Visions LH/Aft Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions RH/Aft Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions LH Center Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions LH/Fwd Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions RH/Fwd Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions RH Center Electronically Dimmable Window (4) Polk Audio Speakers Blaupunkt Radio/CD Changer XM Satellite Receiver (2) Rockford 6.5 inch Woofers (4) Reading Lights/Aft Cabin Exterior: Gloss Black with Ghost Black Striping
Engine
Logs, Historical Records and Flight Manual. Contact HMA Today for More Information. Airframe: Total Time: 2,152.6 Engines: Rolls Royce Time: 2152/2152 Cycles: 3287/3287
Interior
Corporate/VIP Interior - 5 Place Aft Cabin - 2 Pilot/Copilot Aft Cabin - Light Tan Leather with Navy Blue Carpet Cockpit with Black Leather Seating and Gray Carpet EA Quiet Zone Interior Flight Environment Thermal/Acoustic Insulation Decrane Model 3485 3-Place Aft Facing Divan Erda Model 3449 2-Place Forward Facing Divan Am-Safe Crew Restraints w/Shoulder Harnesses Am-Safe Aft-Facing Restraints w/Shoulder Harnesses Am-Sale Fwd-Facing Restraints w/Shoulder Harnesses All Cabin Panels, Overhead and Bulkhead Custom Covered Sliding Limo-Window between Cabin and Cockpit Lifeport Aft Refreshment Cabinet Lifeport Aft Facing Center Console Lifeport Cockpit Cabinet Aero Visions LH/Aft Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions RH/Aft Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions LH Center Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions LH/Fwd Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions RH/Fwd Facing Electronically Dimmable Window Aero Visions RH Center Electronically Dimmable Window (4) Polk Audio Speakers Blaupunkt Radio/CD Changer XM Satellite Receiver (2) Rockford 6.5 inch Woofers (4) Reading Lights/Aft Cabin
Exterior
Black Gloss with Ghost Black Striping
Inspection
Inspections Currently In-Process to include 100/300/600 Hour and Annual /24 Month Items
Modifications / STCs
• Dual Controls
• Rotor Brake
• Wheeled Landing Gear
• Co-Pilot Brakes
• Inlet Barrier Filter System (STC SR02794CH)
• Aux Fuel Provisions and Upper Aux Fuel Tank
• Environmental Control System
• EA Quiet Zone Custom Interior (See Interior Details Below)
• Windshield Wipers
• Heated Windshield (Birdproof)
• RG-407 Lead Acid Battery
• Rosen Cockpit Sun Visor
• AAI Passenger Door Handle & Latch Kit (430-522-001)
• AAI Passenger Assist Handle Kit (430-523-001)
• AAI Sliding Limo Window Kit (430-531-001)
• AAI Passenger Door Window Emergency Release Kit
• Helidyne R/H VIP Step (HD222-62-2001-02)
• Baggage Compartment Carpet
• (2) Whelen A775-28 Forward Recognition Light
• Whelen Strobe Light Assembly
• Precise Flight Pulselight
• (2) Devore Light Assembly
• Shadin Fuel Flow Indicator
• FMC Door Ajar Warning Lights (Passenger & Crew Doors)
• Cockpit & Cabin Fire Extinguishers
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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Fred Wagner
avbuyer.com
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AZ | Mar 16, 2026 | 123 days | Active | |
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Cream Leather Cabin Interior
globalplanesearch.com
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Colleyville, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Gloss Black
globalplanesearch.com
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$1,437,000
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Helicopter Marketing Assoc
controller.com
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About This Bell 430
This 2001 Bell 430 (N430D) is a 10-seat twin turbine helicopter with 2,152 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 430 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,275,000 to $1,850,000.
The 430 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 340 nm (630 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
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. With 2,152 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,348 hours remaining to engine TBO .
FAA registration status: Valid. 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
FULCRUM INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC
Registration Address
BRADENTON, FL
Certificate Issued
2024-03-26
Airworthiness
2001-04-26
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N430D.
Airworthiness Directives — Bell 430
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
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.
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