2012 Bell 429
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRPro 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
Description
Maintenance Condition: Current Location Czech Republic
Additional Equipment: AFCS (3-axis) Dual Digital Autopilot Dual Channel SCAS and Trim Actuators Standby Instruments (Attitude, Altitude, Heading and Airspeed) Course/Heading/Flight Director Panel Electronic Data Recorder (non-crashworthy) Dual Keyed and/or VOX Intercom System
Optional Accessory Kits: Automatic Crew and 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
Weights: Maximum Gross Weight (Internal): 7 000 Lbs. Usable Fuel: 1 454 Lbs. Empty Weight (As of August 01, 2024): 5 031 Lbs. Maximum Cert. Altitude: 20 000 Ft Maximum Cruise Speed: 155 Kts Maximum Range: 411 Nm
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
Inspection
Current Location Czech Republic
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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Czech Republic | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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About This Bell 429
This 2012 Bell 429 (OM-TIP) is a 8-seat twin turbine helicopter with 1,923 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (OM-TIP) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Czech Republic
CZ
Seller reportedTitle 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 OM-TIP.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (OM-TIP). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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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