2008 Bell 430
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Interior
Five-place VIP QuietZone interior, cabin intercom, dual Bose headsets
Exterior
High-visibility paint
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aviation Sales International
aviapages.com
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$1,850,000
|
— | May 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AviationSalesInt Contact
winglist.aero
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$1,850,000
|
Fort Pierce, United States | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aviation Sales International
aircraftdealer.com
|
$2,350,000
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Germany | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Aviation Sales International
planecheck.com
|
$1,850,000
|
US Florida, FL | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
$1,850,000
|
, FL | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 430
This 2008 Bell 430 (N431LL) is a 10-seat twin turbine helicopter . There are currently 4 430 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,298,664 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.
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
HM AVIATION HOLDINGS LLC
Registration Address
FORT PIERCE, FL
Certificate Issued
2026-02-16
Airworthiness
2008-04-04
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
FORT PIERCE, FL
FAA registration addressTitle Status
1 Active Lien
Security agreement on file — verify with seller before purchase
FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
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 N431LL.
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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