2012 BELL 429 Turbine Helicopters
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 Turbine Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 3,201 hrs |
| Engine time | 3201 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX33 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | Primus 660 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TAS 670, TCAS |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total cycles
- 3.923
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description 2012 BELL 429, One owner since new, 6 pax, Auxiliary tank, Certified for 7,500 lb, Weather radar, Extended TBO, 4 axis Auto-pilot. MAINTENANCE Inspection Status All Mandatory Bulletins C/W at Delivery Airworthy Yes HIGHLIGHTS One owner since new 6 pax Auxiliary tank Certified for 7,500 lb Weather radar Extended TBO 4 axis Auto-pilot Specifications and times are subject to verification. Aircraft offered is subject to prior sale, lease, and / or withdrawalfrom the market. AIRFRAME Flight Rules IFR Based Sao Paulo Brazil Total Time 3.201,7 Max Takeoff Weight 7,500 lb Basic Empty Weight 5,000 lb Auxiliary Fuel Tank. Yes Complete Logs. Yes
Modifications
ENGINES #1 Serial Number PCE-BL0209 Time SNEW 3.201,7 Total cycles 3.923 TBO 4,000 #2 Serial Number PCE-BL0210 Time SNEW 3.201,7 Total cycles 3.923 TBO 4,000 Pratt & Whitney PW 207D1 w/Fresh Midlife Inspections -April 2024
Avionics
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 Dual Controls Yes A/C Yes Baggage Compartment 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 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
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.
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