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2017 BELL 429
Starts from the median asking price of 35 comparable Bell Helicopter listings ($2,300,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +479 hr vs comps -1.0%
- Garmin GTN 750 (6% of comps) +8.1%
- Autopilot (40% of comps) +11.9%
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 | 902 hrs |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX33 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS, TAS600 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
CORPORATE BELL 429; SP/DP IFR; CVFDR; Air Conditioning System (Single Evaporator) Emergency Floats System (FP+RP); Life Raft (FP+RP); Corporate Interior: 2+ 6 Place Club 18.5; Max Gross Weight (External Load): 7,500lb; The A/C is offered “As is”, Ex-Works Asia with a Valid Export Certificate of Airworthiness.
Modifications
Dual Controls Air Conditioning System (Single Evaporator) Emergency Floats System (FP+RP) Life Raft (FP+RP) BleedAir Heater System (FP+RP) January2018 Installation of locking Fuel Cap (FAA STC) Passenger Step Articulated Landing Light Forward Flashing Light Rotor Brake System Automatic Passenger & Crew DoorOpeners Rear Clamshell Doors with Windows AftICS –6 Place (Headsetnot included) Corporate Interior: 2+6 Club 18.5 seats with 3-Point restraint System quick release disconnects & ICS fixed provisions Soundproofing cabin Leather Seats with one Center Console & Side Arm Rests
Avionics
SP/DP IFR 4-Axis Autopilot GTN650 VHF/COMM/NAV/GPS - Garmin GTN750 Retrofit Kit VHF/COMM/NAV/GPS - Garmin (HTAWS Upgrade) Remote Transponder GTX33H - Garmin ELT Retrofit C406-N-HM - Artex Radar Altimeter KRA405B - Honeywell TCAS Computer TAS600 - Avidyne CVFDR Retrofit Satellite Communication system (Easa Approved) GRS 56H - Garmin DME Installation ADHRS Unit KSG7200 – Honeywell (x2)
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Bell 429 lands versus other Bell 429 listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
20th pct902 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 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 429 |
| Serial Number | B1240 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 902 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,500 lb |
Avionics
| Radar Altimeter | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| ELT | Yes |
| Traffic Avoidance System | Yes |
| Wire Strike Protection System | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | SP/DP IFR 4-Axis Autopilot GTN650 VHF/COMM/NAV/GPS - Garmin GTN750 Retrofit Kit VHF/COMM/NAV/GPS - Garmin (HTAWS Upgrade) Remote Transponder GTX33H - Garmin ELT Retrofit C406-N-HM - Artex Radar Altimeter KRA405B - Honeywell TCAS Computer TAS600 - Avidyne CVFDR Retrofit Satellite Communication system (Easa Approved) GRS 56H - Garmin DME Installation ADHRS Unit KSG7200 – Honeywell (x2) |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cargo Hook | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Heater | Yes |
| Float Kit | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Dual Controls Air Conditioning System (Single Evaporator) Emergency Floats System (FP+RP) Life Raft (FP+RP) BleedAir Heater System (FP+RP) January2018 Installation of locking Fuel Cap (FAA STC) Passenger Step Articulated Landing Light Forward Flashing Light Rotor Brake System Automatic Passenger & Crew DoorOpeners Rear Clamshell Doors with Windows AftICS –6 Place (Headsetnot included) Corporate Interior: 2+6 Club 18.5 seats with 3-Point restraint System quick release disconnects & ICS fixed provisions Soundproofing cabin Leather Seats with one Center Console & Side Arm Rests |
Interior
| Configuration | Corporate |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Soundproofing | Yes |
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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