Light twin-engine helicopter

Bell 429 for Sale

The Bell 429 is a light twin-engine helicopter built for emergency medical services, police, offshore and corporate missions. It carries seven passengers, cruises at 150 kn and is certified for single-pilot IFR in Category A.

Bell has built 500 (July 2024). ICCJET finds the configuration you need, from EMS and law enforcement to VIP interiors.

At a glance

Key figures

Full Bell 429 specifications, history and comparisons

Market snapshot

Bell 429 fleet and production

Source: public fleet data. ICCJET confirms live availability, online and offline, for each request.

Buyer checklist

What to check before you buy a Bell 429

1. Engines. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 or D2: hours and cycles since new and since overhaul, the engine maintenance programme and the next major event, engine by engine.
2. Weight approvals. Transport Canada approved an increased weight exemption that the FAA and EASA did not accept. Check which weight approval applies on the registry you plan to use.
3. Dynamic components. Main gearbox, rotor head, blades and tail rotor: life-limited components and hours remaining. These parts set much of the value.
4. Role equipment. Interior and kits installed (VIP, EMS, offshore, utility) and whether each kit is approved for the registry you plan to use.
5. Records. Complete logbooks, airworthiness directives and service bulletins, damage history and the inspection status.
6. Avionics status. Software standard, autopilot modes and mandates for your region, for example ADS-B Out.
7. Registration and transition. Plan the certificate of airworthiness and the change of registry early. Compare 21 aircraft registries.

Choosing

Bell 429 or AW139?

If the mission needs seven seats or fewer, the Bell 429 does it with half the takeoff weight and a single pilot. Choose the AW139 when you need up to 15 seats, more range or a two-pilot offshore or SAR operation.

Also consider

Alternatives on ICCJET

• AgustaWestland AW139 for sale
• Bell 407GX for sale
• AgustaWestland AW109 for sale
• All helicopters for sale

Process

How a purchase works with ICCJET

1. Brief. Missions, role, seats, budget, delivery date.
2. Search. The online market and the offline market.
3. Shortlist. Records review of every candidate, including engines and dynamic components.
4. Offer. Letter of intent and deposit. Escrow available, in fiat or cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC, ETH).
5. Inspection. Pre-purchase inspection at the facility you choose.
6. Closing. Bill of sale, delivery, change of registry.

FAQ

Bell 429 for sale: questions