Bell 430 Helicopter in United States
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3 used Bell 430 helicopters for sale in United States · 10-seat · from $1.9M · updated 6 hours ago
About the Bell 430
The Bell 430 is the stretched four-blade evolution of the Bell 230 — produced 1995-2009 with twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40 engines, a four-blade main rotor and a longer cabin than the 222/230. Used for corporate, EMS and law-enforcement roles. Smaller production run than the 412 made the 430 a less-supported alternative; today it remains a characterful light-medium twin.
Bell 430 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 430 is a 10-seat twin turbine helicopter.
3 Bell 430 For Sale
There are currently 3 used Bell 430 for sale, ranging from $1,850,000 to $1,850,000, with a median asking price of $1,850,000.
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How much does a Bell 430 cost? Used 430 prices: from $1.9M, across 1 priced of 3 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Bell 430
Buying a Bell 430 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bell 430
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Bell 430 Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
Bell 430 by Decade
| 2000s | 3 |
Recently Sold Bell 430
| 2005 430 | $1,315,018 |
Bell 430 Safety Record
Across all 430 variants, 15 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2000–2021. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Ladysmith Kwa Zulu Natal Province., | Fatal (5) | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | Kailua, HI | Incident | The separation of one of the tail rotors blades’ root enclosures due to improper repair. |
| Sep 06, 2018 | Bostanci, | Fatal (1) | — |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Cabinda, | Incident | — |
| Oct 06, 2015 | Xalapa, | Fatal (2) | — |
NTSB records 2000–2021. Includes all Bell 430 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.