2012 BELL 429
Starts from the median asking price of 30 comparable Bell Helicopter listings ($2,582,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time +1,875 hr vs comps -3.8%
- Engine time +2,380 hr vs comps -19.0%
- ADS-B (30% of comps) +14.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 429 |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 3,201 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,201 SNEW |
| Avionics / flight deck | BELL BASIX-PRO |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX33 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | Primus 660 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TAS 670, TCAS |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Only 2,943 TTSN - One Owner Since New - Extended TBO - 6 Passenger Configuration - Certified for 7,500 LBs - Weather Radar - 4 Axis Auto-Pilot - Auxiliary Tank
Modifications
• Dual Controls • Rotor Brake • Dual Evaporator Air Conditioning System WSPS • Dual Inlet Barrier Filtration Systems Auxiliary Fuel System (39 Gal) • Windshield Wipers Compressor Wash Kit • Passenger Full Length Boarding Steps Cabin & Crew Floor Protectors • Aft Bulkhead Closeout w/Soundproofing • Automatic Door Openers 2 Crew/2 Pax • 28 VDC Cockpit Power Outlet • 3060S Pulse Light System w/TCAS Interface • Complete Bell Delivery Fly-Away Kit
Avionics
• Garmin GMA Audio Control Panel w/Marker Beacon • Garmin GTN 530/430 VHF COMM/NAV/GPS • Garmin GTX 33H Mode S Transponder w/ADS-B Out • Honeywell KRA 405B Radar Altimeter • Honeywell Mark XXI EGPWS w/Pilot & Copilot Control Interface • Honeywell TAS 670 Traffic Awareness System • Avidyne TWX 670 Lightning Detection System 4 • Axis AFCS • Honeywell Primus 660 Weather Radar • Rogerson Kratos Pilot/Copilot & 3rd Display Units • CVR/FDR • Avionics Master Switch Pilot Standby Instruments • Artex C406-NHM ELT
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Bell 429 lands versus other Bell 429 listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
99th pct3,201 hours total (TTAF) · 99th 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 | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 429 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | PR-EVU |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,201 |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 3,201 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 4000 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 3,201 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 4000 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | BELL BASIX-PRO |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Radar Altimeter | Yes |
| Single Pilot Operation | Yes |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| ELT | Yes |
| Airborne Weather Radar | Yes |
| Traffic Avoidance System | Yes |
| Wire Strike Protection System | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | • Garmin GMA Audio Control Panel w/Marker Beacon • Garmin GTN 530/430 VHF COMM/NAV/GPS • Garmin GTX 33H Mode S Transponder w/ADS-B Out • Honeywell KRA 405B Radar Altimeter • Honeywell Mark XXI EGPWS w/Pilot & Copilot Control Interface • Honeywell TAS 670 Traffic Awareness System • Avidyne TWX 670 Lightning Detection System 4 • Axis AFCS • Honeywell Primus 660 Weather Radar • Rogerson Kratos Pilot/Copilot & 3rd Display Units • CVR/FDR • Avionics Master Switch Pilot Standby Instruments • Artex C406-NHM ELT |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Baggage Compartment | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | • Dual Controls • Rotor Brake • Dual Evaporator Air Conditioning System WSPS • Dual Inlet Barrier Filtration Systems Auxiliary Fuel System (39 Gal) • Windshield Wipers Compressor Wash Kit • Passenger Full Length Boarding Steps Cabin & Crew Floor Protectors • Aft Bulkhead Closeout w/Soundproofing • Automatic Door Openers 2 Crew/2 Pax • 28 VDC Cockpit Power Outlet • 3060S Pulse Light System w/TCAS Interface • Complete Bell Delivery Fly-Away Kit |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Corporate |
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Soundproofing | Yes |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Door Type | Sliding |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | • Inspection Status All Mandatory Bulletins C/W at Delivery |
|---|
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Last flight
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