2008 Bell 430
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This Bell 430 is equipped with a comprehensive avionics suite, including dual Garmin GPS 500, dual AFCS with 4-tube EFIS, Honeywell KTA 870 TAS, WX Radar ART 2000, L3 Stormscope & dual PAC-24 audio panels, among many others. The aircraft offers the latest situational awareness & safety enhancements expected from a professionally maintained IFR platform. It also features a co-pilot EFIS station & an integrated moving map display for improved mission versatility.
Configured with a five-place VIP Quietzone interior & enhanced with high-visibility paint, cabin intercom, dual Bose headsets & forward pulse lighting, this aircraft ensures both comfort & operational effectiveness. Additional equipment includes a rotor brake, particle separators, heated windshield, retractable landing gear, SAT phone, XM radio & cargo hook provisions — reflecting the aircraft’s capability for a variety of missions, from corporate transport to special utility operations.
Both Rolls-Royce 250-C40B engines & all dynamic components show low time & are in excellent condition. The helicopter benefits from a fresh annual inspection & is currently operating under Part 91 private use, fully current & ready for immediate delivery.
Located in the United States & offered with optional management & operational support, this Bell 430 stands as a premier option for buyers looking for a turn-key solution in the twin-engine VIP helicopter market.
Engine
Honeywell KTA 870
Inspection
fresh annual
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Liam Kelly
avpay.aero
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$1,850,000
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FL | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Bell 430
This 2008 Bell 430 is a 10-seat twin turbine helicopter with 1,080 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 430 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,297,913 to $1,850,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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. With 1,080 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,420 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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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 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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