Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
Rotorcraft
Registered
100
Year Range
2007–2020
NTSB Events
16
Airworthiness Directives
50
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 13.5% 13
- NY 10.4% 10
- VA 6.3% 6
- CA 6.3% 6
- OR 6.3% 6
- CO 6.3% 6
- FL 5.2% 5
- NC 5.2% 5
- PR 4.2% 4
- DE 4.2% 4
+16 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 2000s 2.0% 2
- 2010s 84.0% 84
- 2020s 1.0% 1
- Unknown 13.0% 13
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429 aircraft
16 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 16.
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Dec 13, 2021
N920PDManhattan, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 1, 2016
N917PDRikers Island, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 11, 2016
N1SPGeorgetown, Delaware Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 25, 2012
N438ASDansville, New York Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 7, 2010
N4GSMoore Haven, Florida
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 24, 2000
N911AMSUMNER, Georgia Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 1, 1999
N35RHDAYTONA BEACH, Florida
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 28, 1995
N16WWMOREHEAD, Kentucky
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 5, 1995
N9CRMCCALL, Idaho
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 2, 1992
N911NMBAYFIELD, Colorado Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 8, 1991
N16WWBROOMFIELD, Colorado Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 1, 1990
N429NAWALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 9, 1981
N3251RCORRALES, New Mexico
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 19, 1980
N9CRJORDAN VALLEY, Oregon
NTSB Docket → -
May 24, 1979
N438ASCASTROVILLE, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 2, 1978
N6SPCRESTVIEW, Florida
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 3 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 1888981 Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Helicopter pilot reported a NMAC with another aircraft that appeared to be intentionally following them.
Bell Helicopter Textron Undifferentiated or Other Model
- ACN 2061581 Maintenance Reports
Helicopter maintenance technicians reported that after scheduled maintenance they learned a pilot discovered during preflight inspection the tail rotor gearbox oil cap was not installed.
Bell Helicopter Textron Undifferentiated or Other Model
- ACN 2045041 Rotary Wing Aircraft Flight Crew Reports
PA28 Flight Instructor reported while on base, they received a TCAS advisory then observed a helicopter pass below them, resulting in a NMAC event.
PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
50 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 25 more in the Federal Register.
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Apr 24, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Medical Seats
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH (B/E Aerospace Fischer) Medical Seats 230/305. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain medical seats that are certified for aft facing (AF) and forward facing (FF) installations have been delivered with an incorr…
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Mar 20, 2026
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of incorrectly installed lockwire on the stability and control augmentation system (SCAS) actuator jam nut. This AD requires inspecting the installation of the lockwire…
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Nov 24, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of incorrectly installed lockwire on the stability and control augmentation system (SCAS) actuator jam nut. This proposed AD would require inspecting the…
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May 24, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. The FAA previously sent this AD as an emergency AD to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of tail rotor (T/R) blade abrasion strip cracks.…
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Oct 24, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of failed rivets between the tailboom skin and the tail rotor (TR) gearbox support assembly. This AD requires visually inspecting the external surface of the TR gearbox…
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Apr 26, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-11-05 for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 helicopters. AD 2019-11-05 required inspecting the tail rotor (TR) pitch link assemblies, and replacing certain pitch link bearings. This AD was prompted by a re…
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Apr 22, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by in-service reports of the loss of display and subsequent recovery of certain display units (DUs). This AD requires revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual supplement (RFM…
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Apr 22, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that applied to certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This action revises the NPRM by revising the Required Actions paragraphs to include calendar compliance times. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsa…
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Mar 22, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-20- 06, which applied to certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 helicopters. AD 2020-20-06 required repetitive inspections of certain cyclic and collective assembly bearings. This AD was prompted by new bellcra…
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Mar 16, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Externally-Mounted Hoist Assemblies
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various model helicopters with certain part-numbered Goodrich externally-mounted hoist assemblies (hoists) installed. This AD was prompted by hoists failing lower load limit inspections. This AD requires replacing unmodified hoists, installing placards, revisi…
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Feb 23, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-11-05, which applies to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 helicopters having certain tail rotor (TR) pitch link assemblies. AD 2019-11-05 requires inspecting the TR pitch link assemblies, and replacing cert…
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Jan 14, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-20-06, which applies to certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 helicopters. AD 2020-20-06 requires repetitive inspections of certain cyclic and collective assembly bearings. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-…
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Jan 10, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by in-service reports of the loss of display and subsequent recovery of certain display units (DUs). This proposed AD would require revising the existing rotorcraft…
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Dec 28, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by in-service reports of the loss of display and subsequent recovery of certain display units (DUs). This proposed AD would require revising the existing rotorcraft…
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Dec 23, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of failed rivets between the tailboom skin and the tail rotor (TR) gearbox support assembly. This proposed AD would require visually inspecting the extern…
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Oct 18, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of incorrectly staked spherical bearings in the directional control bellcrank assembly. This…
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Sep 30, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Externally-Mounted Hoist Assemblies
The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for various model helicopters with certain part-numbered Goodrich externally-mounted hoist assemblies (hoists) installed. This action revises the NPRM by adding a figure and revising certain requirements. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD)…
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Sep 27, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of tail rotor gearbox assemblies found loose on the gearbox support. This AD requires repetitive torque checks of the tail rotor gearbox attachment hardware, and…
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Sep 8, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip (comfort c…
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Sep 7, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by three reports of unexpected forces or uncommanded inputs to the directional (yaw) control system. This AD requires revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your…
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Jul 23, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of incorrectly staked spherical bearings in the directional control be…
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Jul 7, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by three reports of unexpected forces or uncommanded inputs to the directional (yaw) control system. This proposed AD would require revising the existing Rotorcraft…
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Jul 6, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH- 58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. This proposed AD would require removing each shoulder harness seat belt comfort cl…
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Jun 28, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of tail rotor gearbox assemblies found loose on the gearbox support. This proposed AD would require repetitive torque checks of the tail rotor gear…
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Jun 24, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the identification of certain parts needing life limits and certification maintenance requirement (CM…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- R00003RD Historical Rev 2 · 10/06/2014
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Models: 429
05 / Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
Advisories applicable to BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
1 SAIB on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.
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08/05/2010
SAIB SW-10-15R1
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 429 Helicopters with Certain Clam Shell Doors
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
100 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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11/13/2025
STC SR03168CH
Installation of Heli-Preheat System, P/N TA2584-1 for 115 volt application
Hartzell Propeller LLC
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07/01/2025
STC SR12063AK
Installation of JJASPP Engineering Services Six Place Seating
JJASPP Engineering Services – Alaska LLC
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04/17/2025
STC SR04262AT
Installation of Aerolite Emergency Medical System (EMS) interior P/N 429-0036800-501
Aerolite America LLC
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02/26/2025
STC SR04711NY
Replacement of Luminator LS400 LED searchlight (steerable landing light)
Sterling Helicopter
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11/07/2024
STC SR00532SE
Installation of Certified Technology quick release door pins.
Certified Technology
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09/13/2024
STC SR02806SE
Installation of dual hook cargo system for carrying Human External Cargo (HEC) and Non-human External Cargo (NHEC) loads,
Onboard Systems International LLC
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08/19/2024
STC SR02806SE
Installation of dual hook cargo system for carrying Human External Cargo (HEC) and Non-human External Cargo (NHEC) loads,
Onboard Systems International LLC
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03/25/2024
STC SR03168CH
Installation of Heli-Preheat System, P/N TA2584-1 for 115 volt application
Hartzell Propeller LLC
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11/08/2023
STC SR00829DE
Installation of Baggage Pallet
Bell Textron Inc.
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11/08/2023
STC SR00782DE
Approval of a seating configuration to allow flight operations with the left hand pilot seat removed
Bell Textron Inc.
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11/08/2023
STC SR00791DE
Installation of the skid-gear mounted step to assist in external hoist operations
Bell Textron Inc.
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02/10/2022
STC SR04705NY
Installation of Astronics (Max-Viz) Model 1400 Enhanced Vision System (EVS)
Avio Design Group Inc
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11/23/2021
STC SR04213AT
Installation of a barrier net
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
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06/16/2021
STC SR04643NY
Installation of the Floor Protection Kit
Alpine Aerotech LP
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04/08/2021
STC SR01079DE
Installation of the Green Power Monitoring Systems (GPMS) Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System
Green Power Monitoring Systems
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01/27/2021
STC SR01068DE
Installation of External Equipment Mounting Provisions
Fulcrum Concepts LLC
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12/17/2020
STC SR02704SE
Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights
AeroLED's Holdings LLC
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12/17/2020
STC SR02704SE
Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights
AeroLEDS LLC
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11/18/2020
STC SR11247DS
Installation of Connected Aircraft Interface Residing On-board (CAIRO) System
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
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10/29/2020
STC SR04489CH
EMS conversion in accordance with Spectrum Aeromed Master Drawing List 7015DL, Revision: - (Initial), dated June 17, 2020, or later FAA approved revisions.
Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
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09/25/2020
STC SR00708DE-D
Installation of Enhanced Cockpit Avionics Systems.
Air Methods Corporation
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08/24/2020
STC SR03317NY
Fixed Cabin Step Installation
Dart Aerospace Limited
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07/30/2020
STC SR03470NY
Installation of EMS Equipment P/N 429-0029300-501 in the Cabin
Aerolite AG
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05/18/2020
STC SH3319NM (2 OF 2)
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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02/17/2020
STC SR02124SE
Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;
Garmin International Inc
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10/18/2019
STC SR03317NY
Fixed Cabin Step Installation
Dart Aerospace Limited
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05/29/2019
STC SR00359BO
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Aerospace Technologies
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03/21/2019
STC SR04321NY
Installation of Deep Snow Kit
Alpine Aerotech LP
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09/20/2018
STC SR04174NY
Installation of the Wearplate Kits
Dart Aerospace Limited
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05/23/2018
STC SR02600SE
Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System manufactured and installed
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc.
+ 70 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
60+ parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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MDL 291-9012#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0C2432F88E1C43CE86258439006DFAC2.0001##
Scene Lights and Patient Loading Lights
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EEE2A522B0AA894786258439006DFACD.0001##
Emergency Medical Services Interior and Systems
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9010#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6A3A56A8BCD5A30D86258439006DFAB0.0001##
Controllable Searchlight
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9016#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/292E4B5A40B9B2FB86258439006DFABB.0001##
Supplemental Strobe Lights
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD0D5B2BF3EACDCB86258439006DFAA3.0001##
Enhanced Cockpit Avionics System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EE4207280B083E8886258439006DFA98.0001##
Patient Loading System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
4SK-310-002-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5FBCAE70D224FE65862582DA006FD43F.0001##
Bearing, Shear
SKF Aerospace Sealing Solutions (previously C R Industries 1/06) replaces Bell 429-310-002-101
PMA holder → -
MDL 44316-2-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/664507DA502BFC4A86257AAD0073FBED.0001##
Rescue Hoist System
Goodrich Corporation replaces 4424-00013-00
PMA holder → -
B0238-K#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F03D8BCC95CF624786257E28005756C1.0001##
Caliper Overhaul Kit
Northwest Dynamics, Inc. replaces B0238-K
PMA holder → -
D0143-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EF9A546E2CF7ED6586257E280057559A.0001##
Brake Disc
Northwest Dynamics, Inc. replaces 206-340-301-105
PMA holder → -
B0238-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8FB46DC0E084399286257E2800575486.0001##
Caliper Assembly
Northwest Dynamics, Inc. replaces 427-340-352-112
PMA holder → -
B0238-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/88B35FADD45635F786257E2800575403.0001##
Caliper Assembly
Northwest Dynamics, Inc. replaces 427-340-352-111
PMA holder → -
AFM-NM429LK#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6BE3F94EB20D4FAE86257BAD00616CE3.0001##
NOSE UTILITY MOUNT LIGHT KIT
AirFilm Camera Systems replaces MODIFICATION PART
PMA holder → -
TSHB429-2584-230#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2733175027DD518286257AE0006CFCC1.0001##
Heli-Preheat System
Tanis Aircraft Products replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
TSHB429-2584-115#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/30AC4EFD1C09BF7F86257AE0006CFCBC.0001##
Heli-Preheat System
Tanis Aircraft Products replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
7639-25#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6772E021D3452C1686257A1B0062F02A.0001##
Lead Acid Battery
Teledyne Battery Products replaces 7639-25
PMA holder → -
7638-53#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8D7293091334718F86257A1B0062F02D.0001##
Lead Acid Battery
Teledyne Battery Products replaces 7638-53
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9012#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/848C96C7BD4A750386257758006C2DA2.0001##
Scene Lights and Patient Loading Lights
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/767387EC12B5802C86257758006C2DCD.0001##
Emergency Medical Services Interior and Systems
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9016#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7567F9E0F8C0DD8B86257758006C2D73.0001##
Supplemental Strobe Lights
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9010#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EC2E1FCC06080DB186257758006C2D3F.0001##
Controllable Searchlight
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/75F102CD7819B7F186257758006C2CDB.0001##
Patient Loading System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL 291-9008#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/476F74C6C9F94E6886257758006C2D0D.0001##
Enhanced Cockpit Avionics System
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Parts
PMA holder → -
MDL-429004-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/76F8C2B74E616B688625857000520F20.0001##
Supplemental Lighting System
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABLE-0182-1093-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C620358B4E8EE01186258639004EE8A5.0001##
Shaft
Able Aerospace Services, Inc. replaces 35-79501-1093-2
PMA holder → -
38-79004-1045-2AA#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE81687E6339149986258639004EE865.0001##
Seal
Able Aerospace Services, Inc. replaces 38-79004-1045-2
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID582161375220210622142438.0001##
AeroLEDs LLC
PMA holder → -
96180-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4E73423A3166AA6B8625825C005A55F8.0001##
Bearing, Flapping, Tail Rotor
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc replaces 429-312-103-117
PMA holder → -
96180-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BDA62A6A2E2F09028625825C005A55F5.0001##
Bearing, Flapping, Tail Rotor
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc replaces 429-312-103-109
PMA holder → -
429BF-100-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A4367F56B82A7797862579C60058EBE0.0001##
bLADE FOLD Kit pROVISIONS
Paravion Technology Inc replaces MODIFICATION PART
PMA holder → -
MDL DL-429EC Section II#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C6B8B799885D9BF886257643006D4E9C.0001##
Cabin Air Conditioning System Provisions
Air Comm Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL DL-429EC Section I#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2C42357E0BD22F2886257643006D4E5B.0001##
Cabin Air Conditioning System Components
Air Comm Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL DL-429H#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7954C04B76D7510E86257643006D4E11.0001##
Cabin Heater System
Air Comm Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
5600-99-40#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD5E1F0D56514F398625836A005184BB.0001##
KIT, BELL 429
Aero Dynamix Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
164M004-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CAC91393BE468BDA862582D300670576.0001##
429 CHFD
Rogerson Kratos replaces 429-375-006-101
PMA holder → -
160M034-11-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CDC054215DD91D07862582D30067054F.0001##
429 DU
Rogerson Kratos replaces 429-375-013-107
PMA holder → -
SP-KT-119#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FDAC620B08A4E4638625861B004F0C0A.0001##
Installation Kit (Tracks for Equipment Mount)
Snaky Creek Enterprises dba Spectrum Aeromed replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
5600-99-39#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/145D687EC4EE1226862582A600680311.0001##
KIT, BELL 429
Aero Dynamix Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
5600-99-36#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AEF86CEE2050EE38862582A600680310.0001##
KIT, BELL 429
Aero Dynamix Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
RC200-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/043F12DAC7BC7526862582A6006DF609.0001##
Electrical Interface Wiring Harness
Med-Pac Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
09 / Equivalent Level of Safety findings
ELOS findings issued for BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
4 ELOS findings on file. The FAA issues an ELOS when an applicant proposes an alternative means that achieves the same safety outcome as a literal regulation — a standing record of which certification deviations the agency has approved for this model series.
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TC2486RD-R/P-1
06/30/2009 →Engine oil cooler fans
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TC2486RD-R/S-2
06/30/2009 →Flight instruments
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TC2486RD-R/F-2
06/30/2009 →Airspeed instrument markings
§ 27.1545
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TC2486RD-R/A-2
06/30/2009 →Skid landing gear
§ 27.307, 27.723, 27.725, 27.727
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 100 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N100WG | VA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N102BF | TX | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N111TD | LA | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N158DB | FL | 2015 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N159PD | PR | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N165PD | PR | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N168PD | PR | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16WW | — | 2018 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N19UC | TN | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1SP | DE | 2013 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N211FX | VA | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N212FX | VA | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28BB | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2AF | — | 2018 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N324FD | VA | 2018 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3251R | OR | 2018 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N34UT | NC | 2015 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N357FW | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N35RH | NC | 2011 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N399BT | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N411CE | MN | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N413CE | MN | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N424PJ | CA | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N426PJ | CA | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N428CF | TX | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429AS | OR | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429AX | TX | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429BH | TX | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429CB | TN | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429CF | TX | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429CH | ID | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429CM | AZ | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429FW | TX | 2015 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429HC | CT | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429HF | CO | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429HR | OR | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429KV | NV | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429NA | TX | 2010 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N429RL | TX | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429RP | AL | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429SL | ID | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429TX | RI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429VG | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429WM | TX | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429WP | AZ | 2017 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429XW | TX | 2007 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N429YC | UT | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N42NY | NY | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N438AS | OR | 2010 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N462NB | OR | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N493NC | OR | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4GS | MT | 2013 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N506TJ | NY | 2017 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N508LB | UT | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N508TJ | NY | 2017 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N529AM | MA | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N52HX | GA | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N535TB | — | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N572MR | UT | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N604PD | NY | 2015 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N606PD | NY | 2015 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N611NB | TX | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N665PV | CA | 2015 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N667KM | — | 2020 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N673CP | NC | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6SP | DE | 2019 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N702AC | TX | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N712SL | CO | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N713NG | NY | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N753SL | ID | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N755SL | ID | 2016 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N772UT | NC | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N780HP | TN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N78UT | MD | 2018 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N795RB | FL | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N808MB | FL | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N861NC | CO | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N862NC | CO | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N87SJ | VA | 2010 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N88DW | DE | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N905WM | WY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N911AM | PR | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N911AZ | AZ | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N911DX | CO | 2019 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N911ED | CO | 2009 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N911JL | LA | 2012 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N911KX | MA | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N911NM | NM | 2010 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N917PD | NY | 2013 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N918PD | NY | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N919PD | NY | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N920PD | NY | 2014 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N922ST | CA | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N924SP | GA | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N961BH | CA | 2013 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N965KT | DE | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N967BK | MT | 2011 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N983SV | VA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N997BF | UT | 2014 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9CR | NC | 2013 | ● | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →