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2008 BELL 430
Starts from the median asking price of 76 comparable BELL Helicopter listings ($635,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +18 vs comparable listings +20.0%
- Airframe time -5,419 hr vs comps +10.8%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 3 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | BELL 430 |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 1,088 hrs |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
We are pleased to present this exceptional 2008 Bell 430, serial number 49128, currently registered as N431LL. With only 1,088 hours since new, this VIP-configured twin-engine helicopter is a rare opportunity for discerning operators seeking luxury, safety, and proven performance in a mid-size rotorcraft. This Bell 430 is equipped with a comprehensive avionics suite, including dual Garmin GPS 500, dual AFCS with 4-tube EFIS, Honeywell KTA 870 TAS, WX Radar ART 2000, L3 Stormscope, and dual PAC-24 audio panels, among many others. The aircraft offers the latest situational awareness and safety enhancements expected from a professionally maintained IFR platform. It also features a co-pilot EFIS station and an integrated moving map display for improved mission versatility. Configured with a five-place VIP Quietzone interior and enhanced with high-visibility paint, cabin intercom, dual Bose headsets, and forward pulse lighting, this aircraft ensures both comfort and operational effectiveness. Additional equipment includes a rotor brake, particle separators, heated windshield, retractable landing gear, SAT phone, XM radio, and cargo hook provisions — reflecting the aircraft’s capability for a variety of missions, from corporate transport to special utility operations. Both Rolls-Royce 250-C40B engines and all dynamic components show low time and are in excellent condition. The helicopter benefits from a fresh annual inspection and is currently operating under Part 91 private use, fully current and ready for immediate delivery. Located in the United States and offered with optional management and operational support, this Bell 430 stands as a premier option for buyers looking for a turn-key solution in the twin-engine VIP helicopter market.
Modifications
LED Anti-Collision & Strobes King Gold CRN Harness Honeywell KTA 870 TAS (Traffic Advisory System) King KMA 24H-71 ICS (Audio Control Panel / Intercom) ELT - Airtex 406 L3 Stormscope Cabin/Cockpit XM Radio Cabin/Cockpit Satphone Dual PAC-24 Audio Panels GLD 69A XM Receiver
Avionics
Garmin GPS 500 Dual AFCS / 4-Tube EFIS EFIS Dual NAV KNR 634 EFIS DME KDM-706 EFIS ADF KDF-806 RosenView Moving Map Shadin ADC2000 Fuel Flow EFIS Co-Pilot with GPS WX Radar ART 2000
How this aircraft compares
Where this BELL 430 lands versus other BELL 430 listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
20th pct1,088 hours total (TTAF) · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 430 |
| Serial Number | 49128 |
| Registration # | N431LL |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,088 |
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Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE |
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Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GPS 500 Dual AFCS / 4-Tube EFIS EFIS Dual NAV KNR 634 EFIS DME KDM-706 EFIS ADF KDF-806 RosenView Moving Map Shadin ADC2000 Fuel Flow EFIS Co-Pilot with GPS WX Radar ART 2000 |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | LED Anti-Collision & Strobes King Gold CRN Harness Honeywell KTA 870 TAS (Traffic Advisory System) King KMA 24H-71 ICS (Audio Control Panel / Intercom) ELT - Airtex 406 L3 Stormscope Cabin/Cockpit XM Radio Cabin/Cockpit Satphone Dual PAC-24 Audio Panels GLD 69A XM Receiver |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | The helicopter benefits from a fresh annual inspection and is currently operating under Part 91 private use, fully current and ready for immediate delivery. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
