2012 Bell 429
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Cabin Configuration: Two (2) 21.5’’ forward facing VIP seats separated by a center console
Three (3) aft facing 18.5’’facing seats Cabin Equipment: Molded thermoplastic corporate headliner with LED lights adjustable air vents & leather trim Cabin soundproofing Aft Cabin ICS – 6 Place EXTEDescription
AIRFRAME
Total Hours Since New 1 922:42 (As of August 25, 2025)
Total Landings Since New 5 455 (As of August 25, 2025)
Date of Manufacture February 2012
Entry Into Service Date September 2012
Current Location Czech Republic
ENGINES
Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
Program: ESP Gold
Description: PW207D1
Serial Number: PCE-BL0177 / PCE-BL0178
Total Hours Since New: 1 922:42 (As of August 25, 2025)
Cycles Since New: 3 325 (As of August 25, 2025)
AVIONICS
Bell BasiXTM-Pro Integrated Avionics System
EFIS: Three 6’’ x 8’’color LCD Display Units
Portable MFD: Garmin GPSMAP 696
GPS/NAV/COMM: Garmin GNS-430W & GNS-530W
Mode S Transponder: Garmin GTX 330
RA (Radar Altimeter): Honeywell KRA 405B
ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter): Artex C406-NHM
TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System): Avidyne TAS-605
Standby Compass Two: (Dual Pilot IFR)
AD/AHRS (Air Data/Attitude Heading Reference System): Honeywell KSG7200
ADF (Automatic Direction Finder): Honeywell KR 87
Audio Panel: PMA-7000H
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
AFCS (3-axis) Dual Digital Autopilot
Dual Channel SCAS & Trim Actuators
Course/Heading/Flight Director Panel
Standby Instruments (Attitude, Altitude, Heading & Airspeed)
Electronic Data Recorder (non-crashworthy)
Dual Keyed and/or VOX Intercom System
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY KITS
Automatic Crew & PAX Door Openers
Cabin Heating System
Cabin Air Conditioning System
Tail Rotor Protection System
Wirestrike Protection System Provisions
Inlet Barrier Filter
Electrical Provisions Kit
Dual Pilot Controls Equipment
Rotor Brake Equipment
Articulated Landing Lights
Dual 200 Amp Starter Generator
Increased Capacity Battery (53 Amph)
Compressor Wash Kit
Windshield Wipers (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Pilot Cyclic Stick Locking Device
Corporate Headliner with Led Lights & Adjustable Air Conditioning Vents
Cabin Soundproofing
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Equipment (39 US Gal.)
Aft Cabin ICS – 6 Place
Aft Bulkhead Closeout Panel with Soundproofing
Corporate Interior
INTERIOR
Number of Passengers: 5 (+1) Corporate passenger configuration
Colour Scheme: Two-tone beige & black leather
Cabin Configuration: Two (2) 21.5’’ forward facing VIP seats separated by a center console, Three (3) aft facing 18.5’’facing seats
Cabin Equipment: Molded thermoplastic corporate headliner with LED lights, adjustable air vents & leather trim, Cabin soundproofing, Aft Cabin ICS – 6 Place
EXTERIOR
Base Paint Color(s): Metallic Blue
Stripe Color(s): White
MAJOR NOTES (Inspection: Last performed / Next Due)
200H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026
600H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026
800H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026
800H/24M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2027
2-Year Inspection: August 2025 / August 2027
3-Year Inspection: August 2023 / August 2026
4-Year Inspection: December 2023 / December 2027
5-Year Inspection: August 2021 / August 2026
6-Year Inspection: August 2023 / August 2029
7-Year Inspection: August 2024 / August 2031
8-Year Inspection: November 2019 / November 2027
10-Year Inspection: August 2021 / August 2031
12-Year Inspection: December 2023 / December 2035
NO.1 Engine – Turbomachine Module: – / 4 000
NO.2 Engine – Turbomachine Module: – / 4 000
NO.1 Engine – Reduction Gearbox Module: – / 4 000
NO.2 Engine – Reduction Gearbox Module: – / 4 000
WEIGHTS
Maximum Gross Weight (Internal): 7 000 lbs
Usable Fuel: 1 454 lbs
Empty Weight: 5 031 lbs (As of August 01, 2024)
Maximum Cert. Altitude: 20 000 ft
Maximum Cruise Speed: 155 kts
Maximum Range: 411 nm
Engine
Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Program: ESP Gold Description: PW207D1 Serial Number: PCE-BL0177 / PCE-BL0178 Total Hours Since New: 1 922:42 (As of August 25, 2025) Cycles Since New: 3 325 (As of August 25, 2025) AVIONICS Bell BasiXTM-Pro Integrated Avionics System EFIS: Three 6’’ x 8’’color LCD Display Units Portable MFD: Garmin GPSMAP 696 GPS/NAV/COMM: Garmin GNS-430W & GNS-530W Mode S Transponder: Garmin GTX 330 RA (Radar Altimeter): Honeywell KRA 405B ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter): Artex C406-NHM TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System): Avidyne TAS-605 Standby Compass Two: (Dual Pilot IFR) AD/AHRS (Air Data/Attitude Heading Reference System): Honeywell KSG7200 ADF (Automatic Direction Finder): Honeywell KR 87 Audio Panel: PMA-7000H ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AFCS (3-axis) Dual Digital Autopilot Dual Channel SCAS & Trim Actuators Course/Heading/Flight Director Panel Standby Instruments (Attitude, Altitude, Heading & Airspeed) Electronic Data Recorder (non-crashworthy) Dual Keyed and/or VOX Intercom System OPTIONAL ACCESSORY KITS Automatic Crew & PAX Door Openers Cabin Heating System Cabin Air Conditioning System Tail Rotor Protection System Wirestrike Protection System Provisions Inlet Barrier Filter Electrical Provisions Kit Dual Pilot Controls Equipment Rotor Brake Equipment Articulated Landing Lights Dual 200 Amp Starter Generator Increased Capacity Battery (53 Amph) Compressor Wash Kit Windshield Wipers (Pilot & Co-Pilot) Pilot Cyclic Stick Locking Device Corporate Headliner with Led Lights & Adjustable Air Conditioning Vents Cabin Soundproofing Auxiliary Fuel Tank Equipment (39 US Gal.) Aft Cabin ICS – 6 Place Aft Bulkhead Closeout Panel with Soundproofing Corporate Interior INTERIOR Number of Passengers: 5 (+1) Corporate passenger configuration Colour Scheme: Two-tone beige & black leather Cabin Configuration: Two (2) 21.5’’ forward facing V
Interior
Number of Passengers: 5 (+1) Corporate passenger configuration Colour Scheme: Two-tone beige & black leather Cabin Configuration: Two (2) 21.5’’ forward facing VIP seats separated by a center console, Three (3) aft facing 18.5’’facing seats Cabin Equipment: Molded thermoplastic corporate headliner with LED lights, adjustable air vents & leather trim, Cabin soundproofing, Aft Cabin ICS – 6 Place EXTERIOR Base Paint Color(s): Metallic Blue Stripe Color(s): White MAJOR NOTES (Inspection: Last performed / Next Due) 200H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026 600H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026 800H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026 800H/24M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2027 2-Year Inspection: August 2025 / August 2027 3-Year Inspection: August 2023 / August 2026 4-Year Inspection: December 2023 / December 2027 5-Year Inspection: August 2021 / August 2026 6-Year Inspection: August 2023 / August 2029 7-Year Inspection: August 2024 / August 2031 8-Year Inspection: November 2019 / November 2027 10-Year Inspection: August 2021 / August 2031 12-Year Inspection: December 2023 / December 2035 NO.1 Engine – Turbomachine Module: – / 4 000 NO.2 Engine – Turbomachine Module: – / 4 000 NO.1 Engine – Reduction Gearbox Module: – / 4 000 NO.2 Engine – Reduction Gearbox Module: – / 4 000 WEIGHTS Maximum Gross Weight (Internal): 7 000 lbs Usable Fuel: 1 454 lbs Empty Weight: 5 031 lbs (As of August 01, 2024) Maximum Cert. Altitude: 20 000 ft Maximum Cruise Speed: 155 kts Maximum Range: 411 nm
Exterior
Base Paint Color(s): Metallic Blue Stripe Color(s): White MAJOR NOTES (Inspection: Last performed / Next Due) 200H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026 600H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026 800H/12M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2026 800H/24M Inspection: 1 919.1H /August 2025 / 2 119.1/August 2027 2-Year Inspection: August 2025 / August 2027 3-Year Inspection: August 2023 / August 2026 4-Year Inspection: December 2023 / December 2027 5-Year Inspection: August 2021 / August 2026 6-Year Inspection: August 2023 / August 2029 7-Year Inspection: August 2024 / August 2031 8-Year Inspection: November 2019 / November 2027 10-Year Inspection: August 2021 / August 2031 12-Year Inspection: December 2023 / December 2035 NO.1 Engine – Turbomachine Module: – / 4 000 NO.2 Engine – Turbomachine Module: – / 4 000 NO.1 Engine – Reduction Gearbox Module: – / 4 000 NO.2 Engine – Reduction Gearbox Module: – / 4 000 WEIGHTS Maximum Gross Weight (Internal): 7 000 lbs Usable Fuel: 1 454 lbs Empty Weight: 5 031 lbs (As of August 01, 2024) Maximum Cert. Altitude: 20 000 ft Maximum Cruise Speed: 155 kts Maximum Range: 411 nm
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About This Bell 429
This 2012 Bell 429 is a 8-seat twin turbine helicopter with 1,922 hours on the airframe. There are currently 16 429 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $5,650,000 to $5,650,000.
The 429 cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 380 nm (704 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 62 GPH (235 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $341/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Bell 429 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Czech Republic
CZ
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 429
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
TAIL ROTOR BLADE CONTROL PITCH LINK BEARING FAILED, THE INNER RACE SEPARATED FROM THE OUTER RACE, WHICH ALLOWED THE PITCH LINK ROD END TO MOVE AXIALLY ALONG THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE WITHIN THE FORK OF THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE PITCH CONTROL FITTING.
DURING POST FLIGHT PILOT WALK AROUND, NOTED UPPER CAP OF VERTICAL STABILIZER DEPARTED IN FLIGHT. EXPOSED WIRING WAS VISIBLE.
AIR CONDITION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. C/B FOUND POPPED ON POST FLIGHT. SMELL OF ELECTRICAL FOUND NEAR COMPRESSOR ON POST FLIGHT
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED IN FLIGHT. REPLACED COMPRESSOR.
PRIOR TO DEPARTING TE 30 THE RIGHT COCKPIT DISPLAY UNIT EXPERIENCED A CPU FAULT MESSAGE.
AP2 MAINT. AND AUTO TRIM CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATED.
PRIOR TO DEPARTING XA62, THE #2 AUTOPILOT MAINTENANCE AND AUTO TRIM CAUTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE CREW ALERTING SYSTEM.
AUTOPILOT FAILED - AP MAINT & AUTOTRIM CAS MESSAGE
PILOT WRITE UP, DURING CRUISE FLIGHT L MFD (DU) DIMMED AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED BRIGHTER. ALSO AN ACRID SMELL WAS NOTABLE IN A/C. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AT BASE REMOVED DISPLAY UNIT FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSPECTED WIRES FOR ANY TYPE OF...
AIRCON CONDENSOR FAN EXCESSIVELY NOISY / ROUGH RUNNING ON GROUND OPS CHECK. ALL BLADES INSPECTED AND STILL ATTACHED TO FAN. RADIAL PLAY NOTED WHEN MANUALLY APPLYING FORCE TO FAN. FAILED IN 285.3 HRS
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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