# Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1182158
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
- Model: 429
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 9
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS R00003RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00003RD) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Bell Textron Canada Limited
- Registered aircraft: 102
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2026-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-10): Passenger compartment equipment · B/E Aerospace Fischer Medical Seat 230/305, EC135P1, EC135T1 and 19 more. Effective May 11, 2026
- [AD 2026-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-06-02): Rotorcraft flight control · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 24, 2026
- [AD 2024-07-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-07-51): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Jun 10, 2024
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-11): Rotorcraft tailboom · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 28, 2022
- [AD 2022-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-07): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective May 31, 2022
- [AD 2022-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-11): Indicating/Recording System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective May 27, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-20): Flight Control System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 26, 2022
- [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022
- [AD 2021-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-11): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-18-16): Tail Rotor Drive System, Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 1, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-01): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Shoulder harness restraint system (Bell Helicopter Textron STC SH2073SO or SH2751SO). Effective Oct 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-18-10): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Oct 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-15): Landing Gear Systems, Emergency Equipment · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 29, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-13): Emergency Flotation System (EFS) · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 15, 2021
- [AD 2021-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-13): Main rotor system · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 1, 2021
- [AD 2020-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-10): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Sep 21, 2020
- [AD 2020-04-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-04-21): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Mar 31, 2020
- [AD 2019-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-06-04): Main Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective May 7, 2019
- [AD 2019-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-03-05): Landing Gear System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Mar 26, 2019
- [AD 2018-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-15): Standard Practices/Structures · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 27, 2018
- [AD 2018-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-16-51): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 6, 2018
- [AD 2018-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-14-07): Placards and Markings · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Aug 16, 2018
- [AD 2017-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-13): Landing Gear System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Aug 31, 2017
- [AD 2017-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-05-51): Cabin Cooling System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 25, 2017
- [AD 2016-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-01): Engine and Transmission Lubrication System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427 and 429. Effective Oct 17, 2016
- [AD 2015-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-02): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4, 407, 427 and 1 more. Effective Sep 24, 2015
- [AD 2012-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-15-R1): Navigation · Agusta AW139, A318-111, A318-112 and 70 more. Effective Dec 3, 2014
- [AD 2013-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-06-51): Equipment/Furnishings · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 43 more. Effective Jul 15, 2013

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2020-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-06) (historical): Flight Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Oct 30, 2020
- [AD 2019-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-11-05) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 12, 2019
- [AD 2018-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-15-51) (historical): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429
- [AD 2017-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-13-03) (historical): Standard Practices/Structures · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 27, 2017
- [AD 2016-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-02-06) (historical): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Feb 2, 2016
- [AD 2015-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-02) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 12, 2015
- [AD 2015-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-16-51) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429
- [AD 2012-26-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-15) (historical): Navigation · Agusta AW139, A318-111, A318-112 and 71 more. Effective Jan 24, 2013

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB SW-10-15R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-15R1): Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 429 Helicopters with Certain Clam Shell Doors. Issued Aug 5, 2010
- [SAIB SW-10-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-15) (historical): Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Model 429 Helicopters with Clam Shell Doors. Issued Feb 5, 2010

## Registered aircraft (102, first 50)

- [N100WG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100WG): [Total Helicopters Unlimited](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOTAL%20HELICOPTERS%20UNLIMITED), [Stafford, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Stafford), S/N 57341
- [N102BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102BF): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2013, S/N 57185
- [N111TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111TD): [Waskey Realty LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASKEY%20REALTY%20LLC), [Baton Rouge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baton%20Rouge), built 2014, S/N 57250
- [N158DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158DB): [Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALM%20BEACH%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 2015, S/N 57292
- [N159PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159PD): [Administracion De Los Servicios Generales](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADMINISTRACION%20DE%20LOS%20SERVICIOS%20GENERALES), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 2013, S/N 57160
- [N165PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165PD): [Administracion De Los Servicios Generales](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADMINISTRACION%20DE%20LOS%20SERVICIOS%20GENERALES), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 2013, S/N 57163
- [N168PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168PD): [Administracion De Los Servicios Generales](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADMINISTRACION%20DE%20LOS%20SERVICIOS%20GENERALES), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 2013, S/N 57161
- [N16WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16WW): built 2018, S/N 57343
- [N19UC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19UC): [Covenanter Investments III LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COVENANTER%20INVESTMENTS%20III%20LLC), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 2012, S/N 57068
- [N1SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1SP): [State Of Delaware](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20DELAWARE), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2013, S/N 57184
- [N211FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211FX): [County Of Fairfax](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20FAIRFAX), [Fairfax, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fairfax), built 2010, S/N 57004
- [N212FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212FX): [County Of Fairfax](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20FAIRFAX), [Fairfax, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fairfax), built 2011, S/N 57055
- [N28BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28BB): [Cove Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COVE%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Santa Monica, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Monica), S/N 57327
- [N2AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2AF): built 2018, S/N 57354
- [N2GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2GS): built 2013, S/N 57152
- [N324FD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N324FD): [Total Helicopters Unlimited](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOTAL%20HELICOPTERS%20UNLIMITED), [Stafford, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Stafford), built 2018, S/N 57346
- [N3251R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3251R): [Teledyne Flir Defense LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TELEDYNE%20FLIR%20DEFENSE%20LLC), [Wilsonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Wilsonville), built 2018, S/N 57359
- [N34UT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34UT): [United Therapeutics Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20THERAPEUTICS%20CORP), [Res Triangle Park, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Res%20Triangle%20Park), built 2015, S/N 57265
- [N357FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357FW): [Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20FISH%20AND%20WILDLIFE%20CONSERVATION%20COMMISSION), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), S/N 57312
- [N35RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35RH): [Hms Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HMS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 2011, S/N 57035
- [N399BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N399BT): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 57013
- [N411CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411CE): [US Bank Na](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20BANK%20NA), [Marshall, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Marshall), built 2019, S/N 57370
- [N413CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413CE): [US Bank Na](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20BANK%20NA), [Marshall, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Marshall), built 2019, S/N 57376
- [N424PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424PJ): [Helibro LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIBRO%20LLC), [Red Bluff, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Red%20Bluff), built 2012, S/N 57113
- [N426PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N426PJ): [Helibro LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIBRO%20LLC), [Red Bluff, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Red%20Bluff), built 2011, S/N 57057
- [N428CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N428CF): [Careflite](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAREFLITE), [Grand Prairie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grand%20Prairie), built 2014, S/N 57228
- [N429AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429AS): [West States Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20STATES%20LEASING%20INC), [Medford, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Medford), S/N 57142
- [N429AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429AX): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2012, S/N 57081
- [N429BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429BH): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2010, S/N 57005
- [N429CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429CB): [Lina 1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINA%201%20LLC), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 2012, S/N 57099
- [N429CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429CF): [Careflite](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAREFLITE), [Grand Prairie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grand%20Prairie), built 2013, S/N 57128
- [N429CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429CH): [Ventus Mf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTUS%20MF%20LLC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 2010, S/N 57014
- [N429CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429CM): [Sunstate Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNSTATE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 2010, S/N 57012
- [N429FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429FW): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2015, S/N 57289
- [N429HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429HC): [Delta Jet Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20JET%20LTD), [Glastonbury, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Glastonbury), built 2010, S/N 57019
- [N429HF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429HF): [Air Methods LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20METHODS%20LLC), [Greenwood Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greenwood%20Village), built 2013, S/N 57169
- [N429HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429HR): [Straight Up Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRAIGHT%20UP%20LEASING%20INC), [Medford, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Medford), built 2013, S/N 57147
- [N429KV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429KV): [West States Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20STATES%20LEASING%20INC), [Medford, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Medford), built 2019, S/N 57381
- [N429NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429NA): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2010, S/N 57009
- [N429RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429RL): [Lewis Aeronautical LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20AERONAUTICAL%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 2014, S/N 57190
- [N429RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429RP): [Tennessee Valley Authority](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TENNESSEE%20VALLEY%20AUTHORITY), [Muscle Shoals, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Muscle%20Shoals), built 2013, S/N 57182
- [N429SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429SL): [Ventus Mf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTUS%20MF%20LLC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 2010, S/N 57007
- [N429TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429TX): [Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXTRON%20INC), [Warwick, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Warwick), S/N 57018
- [N429VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429VG): [Safety Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAFETY%20LOGISTICS%20LLC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), S/N 57025
- [N429WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429WM): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2011, S/N 57056
- [N429WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429WP): [Salt River Project Agri Improvement&Power District](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALT%20RIVER%20PROJECT%20AGRI%20IMPROVEMENT%26POWER%20DISTRICT), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2017, S/N 57318
- [N429XW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429XW): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2007, S/N 54802
- [N429XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429XX): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2013, S/N 57181
- [N429YC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429YC): [Mercy Flight Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERCY%20FLIGHT%20INC), [Buffalo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Buffalo), built 2013, S/N 57172
- [N42NY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42NY): built 2014, S/N 57214

All 102: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (7)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA22FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA207), Apr 26, 2022: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N507TJ), Elba, NY, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilots’ inappropriate flight control inputs while in vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tail boom and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB ERA22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA091), Dec 13, 2021: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N920PD), Manhattan, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots overapplication of flight controls during landing, which resulted in the rotor blades contacting the wire strike protection system and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA007), Oct 7, 2021: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N505TJ), Batavia, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to disengage the autopilot prior to climbing out of a fog bank.
- [NTSB ERA21FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA195), Apr 28, 2021: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N53DE), Eden, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The impact of the main rotor blades with the tail boom during low-altitude maneuvers, which severed the tail rotor drive shaft and resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA103), Feb 15, 2017: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N598PB), Shreveport, LA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA313), Sep 1, 2016: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N917PD), Rikers Island, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s overcontrolling of the helicopter during an aborted slope landing from a hover, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike.
- [NTSB ERA16LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA253), Jul 11, 2016: Bell 429 (N1SP), Georgetown, DE, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The emergency response team's failure to ensure that the system operator was secured to the helicopter, which resulted in his fall during the recurrent rescue hoist training operation.

## FAA accident and incident reports (10)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20240307006289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240307006289I), Mar 7, 2024: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N429SL), Prarie, ID, Minor damage. The pilot reported while transitioning from approach to a hover, he encountered a full whiteout uniform glow due to snow, which caused the aircraft to drift,…
- [Accident 20220426020639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220426020639A), Apr 26, 2022: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N507TJ), Elba, NY, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On April 26, 2022, at 1300 eastern daylight time, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, 429,[privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved…
- [Accident 20211213021059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211213021059A), Dec 13, 2021: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N920PD), New York, NY, Substantial damage. Helicopter N920PD while landing at the New York city downtown heliport experienced a hard landing. The airman touched down on a designated parking area. After…
- [Accident 20211006017429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211006017429A), Oct 6, 2021: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N505TJ), Batavia, NY, Substantial damage. On the evening of October 6th, 2021, approximately 2116 EDT, [privacy data omitted], N505TJ, a Bell 429 helicopter air ambulance, operating under 14 CFR 135 ?…
- [Accident 20210428007549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210428007549A), Apr 28, 2021: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N53DE), Eden, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On April 28, 2021, about 1324 eastern standard time, a Bell 429 helicopter, N53DE, operated by [privacy data omitted] a part 91 company, [privacy data omitted]…
- [Accident 20170215001909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170215001909A), Feb 15, 2017: Bell 429 (N598PB), Shreveport, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft departed Shreveport downtown airport (dtn), then proceeded south-southwest. Upon reaching Shreveport regional (shv)class d airspace, pilot turned…
- [Accident 20160901015829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160901015829A), Sep 1, 2016: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N917PD), Queens, NY, Minor damage. Pilot-in-command (PIC) states after a high and low reconnaissance he executed a normal approached to an unprepared lz which terminated to a 3-5 foot hover. The…
- [Accident 20160711010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160711010999A), Jul 11, 2016: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N1SP), Georgetown, DE, No damage, 1 fatal. On July 11, 2016 at approximately 1900 hours while conducting "hoist" training with Delaware state police and lewes fire department (Delaware air rescue team…
- [Incident 20160603009529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160603009529I), Jun 3, 2016: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 (N429BH), Ft. Worth, TX, Minor damage. Instructor pilot and customer pilot performing recurrent training maneuvers. The instructor pilot demonstrated autorotation manuevers followed by repetitions…
- [Incident 19980901032159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980901032159I), Sep 1, 1998: N447DF, Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. The following information received from jim ramage, cdf aviation mgmt/safety. Pilot noted a drop in oil pressure from 55# to 40# on the right engine. Visual…

## Service difficulty reports (180, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 8LFA202609260005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8LFA202609260005), Sep 24, 2026: HEATER. DIRTY. AIRCRAFT HEATER EMITTED A WHITE HAZE INTO THE CABIN WHEN TURNED ON. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATER HAD NOT BEEN USED DURING RECENT SUMMER MONT
- [SDR QMLA2026091420065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026091420065), Sep 14, 2026: CHIP DETECTOR. INOPERATIVE. XMSN CHIP DETECTOR INOP CAME ON TWICE IN FLIGHT AND WENT OUT BEFORE LANDING, DURING RETURN LEG TO BASE, AFTER HALFWAY POINT. INSPECTED LH TRANSMISSION CHIP DETE
- [SDR NXTA2026072700603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NXTA2026072700603), Jul 27, 2026: BLADE. CRACKED. DURING DAILY INSPECTION MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK IN TAIL ROTOR BLADE ABRASION STRIP.
- [SDR GCSA202607270164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GCSA202607270164), Jul 21, 2026: PACKING. SWOLLEN. AT 0203 EDST ON 7/21/2026 N505TJ LANDED UNEVENTFULLY ON TOP OF OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (1NY2) FOR PATIENT DELIVERY. AT APPROXIMATELY 0230 EDST, ENG1 WAS STAR
- [SDR 2026F00156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00156), Jul 21, 2026: O-RING. DAMAGED. AT APPROXIMATELY 0230 EDST, ENG1 WAS STARTED. AFTER STARTING ENG2, LOST HYD SYS NR 2 BEFORE DEPARTURE TO KBUF. CREW REPORTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE AND THE PI
- [SDR QMLA2026070120041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026070120041), Jul 1, 2026: COMPRESSOR. SEIZED. PIREP ON LBE 2441306, ITEM 2: VERY LOUD RUBBING SOUND FROM THE REAR/UPPER PORTION OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING CLIMB OUT. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A SMELL OF BURNING. DEF
- [SDR QMLA2026062120039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026062120039), Jun 19, 2026: GASKET. LEAKING. RAW FUEL ODOR INSIDE CABIN DURING FLIGHT, REPLACED FUEL FILLER PLUG GASKET.
- [SDR QMLA2026041720027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026041720027), Apr 17, 2026: BEARING. WORN. REQUESTED BY THE RAM TO INSPECT THE MRH SHEAR BEARINGS TO VERIFY TORQUE ON ATTACHING HARDWARE. FOUND THE BLUE BLADE SHEAR BEARING UPPER BOLT TO FAIL TORQUE CHEC
- [SDR 8LFA202506170003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8LFA202506170003), Nov 7, 2025: BEARING. FAILED. TAIL ROTOR BLADE CONTROL PITCH LINK BEARING FAILED, THE INNER RACE SEPARATED FROM THE OUTER RACE, WHICH ALLOWED THE PITCH LINK ROD END TO MOVE AXIALLY ALONG THE
- [SDR 8LFA202506170002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8LFA202506170002), Jun 16, 2025: CAP. BROKEN. DURING POST FLIGHT PILOT WALK AROUND, NOTED UPPER CAP OF VERTICAL STABILIZER DEPARTED IN FLIGHT. EXPOSED WIRING WAS VISIBLE.
- [SDR QMLA2025061020064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025061020064), Jun 10, 2025: COMPRESSOR. FAULTED. AIR CONDITION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. C/B FOUND POPPED ON POST FLIGHT. SMELL OF ELECTRICAL FOUND NEAR COMPRESSOR ON POST FLIGHT
- [SDR QMLA2025061020063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025061020063), Jun 8, 2025: COMPRESSOR. FAILED. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED IN FLIGHT. REPLACED COMPRESSOR.
- [SDR 2025FA0000225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000225), Mar 31, 2025: DISPLAY. DEFECTIVE. PRIOR TO DEPARTING TE 30 THE RIGHT COCKPIT DISPLAY UNIT EXPERIENCED A CPU FAULT MESSAGE.
- [SDR 2025F00028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00028), Feb 3, 2025: COMPUTER. FAULT MESSAGE. PRIOR TO DEPARTING XA62, THE #2 AUTOPILOT MAINTENANCE AND AUTO TRIM CAUTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE CREW ALERTING SYSTEM.
- [SDR 2025FA0000079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000079), Feb 3, 2025: WARNING MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. AP2 MAINT. AND AUTO TRIM CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR 2025FA0000046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000046), Jan 21, 2025: AUTOPILOT SYS. FAILED. AUTOPILOT FAILED - AP MAINT & AUTOTRIM CAS MESSAGE
- [SDR QMLA2024080520096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024080520096), Aug 5, 2024: DISPLAY. DAMAGED. PILOT WRITE UP, DURING CRUISE FLIGHT L MFD (DU) DIMMED AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED BRIGHTER. ALSO AN ACRID SMELL WAS NOTABLE IN A/C. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED
- [SDR 2024FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000583), Jul 19, 2024: BLOWER. FAULTED. AIRCON CONDENSOR FAN EXCESSIVELY NOISY / ROUGH RUNNING ON GROUND OPS CHECK. ALL BLADES INSPECTED AND STILL ATTACHED TO FAN. RADIAL PLAY NOTED WHEN MANUALLY APPL
- [SDR QMLA2024050220048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024050220048), Apr 30, 2024: CONTROL PANEL. CRACKED. DURING 12 MO, 2" CRACK FOUND IN AVIONICS PANEL P# 429-030-602-109 (BH429 IPC 53-59 ITEM 005) CABIN SIDE BELOW LH AFT MOUNT OF ADIU, LOCATION APROX. STATION 323”
- [SDR 2024FA0000587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000587), Mar 6, 2024: BLOWER. FAILED. CONDENSOR FOUND MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND VIBRATION, FOUND UNSERVICABLE. FAILED IN 401.6 HRS
- [SDR 2024FA0000581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000581), Feb 15, 2024: BLOWER. FAULTED. CONDENSOR FAN OPERATIONAL CHECK CARRIED OUT AND FOUND NOT OPERATING.
- [SDR 2024FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000585), Aug 21, 2023: BLOWER. FAILED. THE BLOWER FAN WILL NOT ROTATE, 28 VOLTS MEASURED AT THE PLUG. FAILED IN 730.4 HRS
- [SDR 2024FA0000580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000580), Aug 16, 2023: BLOWER. FAILED. PILOT NOTED LARGE VIBRATION & GRINDING SOUND FROM AIR-CONDITIONER CONDENSER BLOWER FAN. ENGINEERING INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE & FOUND 3 OF 6 BLADES SEPARATED FROM 
- [SDR QMLA2022120520083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022120520083), Dec 1, 2022: ACTUATOR. DAMAGED. ACTUATOR CONTROL TUBE END FITTING WORKING & RIVETS ATTACHING END FITTING WORKING, FOUND DURING 12 MO INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2022FA0000625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000625), Oct 18, 2022: NONE. NONE. LEFT XMSN CD INOP CAUTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000624), Oct 18, 2022: NONE. NONE. PILOTS DU FAILED TO POWER ON.
- [SDR 2022FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000623), Oct 18, 2022: NONE. NONE. STANDBY ATTITUDE INDICATOR PRECESSING.
- [SDR 2024FA0000586](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000586), Sep 13, 2022: BLOWER. FAILED. CONDENSER BLOWER FAN DOES NOT OPERATE. FREE WHEEL BEARING MAKING NOISE WHILST ROTATING. A/C HRS 1195.6. FAILED IN 1195.6 HRS. NIL WARRANTY AS A/C OUT OF WARRANT
- [SDR QMLA2022080820051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022080820051), Aug 5, 2022: CLUTCH. ODOR. PILOT CALLED AND SAID CREW HAD SMELLED A BURNING ODOR ON APPROACH, DROVE UP AND FOLLOWED MEL PROCEDURES TO DEACTIVATE AIR CONDITIONER
- [SDR QMLA2022033120022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022033120022), Mar 31, 2022: CHIP DETECTOR. USED. THIS WAS A HOSPITAL TRANSFER FROM CRESTON, IA TO DES MOINES, IA. ON THE FIRST LEG BETWEEN KOXV AND CRESTON APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY (15MIN FLIGHT TIME) THE T/R CD
- [SDR 2024FA0000584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000584), Dec 23, 2021: BLOWER. FAILED. MOTOR FAILS TO START. REF WARRANTY CLAIM MALFUNCTION REPORT 105-21. FAILED IN 407.6 HRS OF OPERATION. PSE CASE 00151098
- [SDR 2024FA0000582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000582), Dec 21, 2021: BLOWER. FAILED. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS RUNNING AT GROUND IDLE, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION COWLS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND ON INSPECTION, THE AIR-CONDI
- [SDR CA190814015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190814015), Aug 1, 2019: RIVET. MISSING. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL: DURING INSPECTION, 17 MISSING/LOOSE RIVETS FOUND AT TAILBOOM/TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX ATTACHMENT. (RELATED TO SDR 20190709012 AND 20190
- [SDR CA190709012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190709012), Jun 24, 2019: RIVET. SHEARED. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:DURING INSPECTION TAIL ROTOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY GEARBOX ATTACHMENT POINTS ,INSPECTOR COULD PULL OUT 6 RIVETS BY HAND. THEREFORE MAIN
- [SDR CA190709013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190709013), Jun 20, 2019: RIVET. SHEARED. (CAN) THE CUSTOMER REPLACED 7 RIVETS FROM THE TAIL ROTOR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BECAUSE THE VIBRATIONS AFTER TAIL ROTOR BEARINGS FAILED IT WAS AT 1347.8HRS .70 HO
- [SDR CA190429022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190429022), Apr 25, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWING FLIGHT AME EXAMINED CHIP PLUG AND FOUND METAL BEYOND LIMITS ON MAGNETIC PLUG. (TC# 20190429022)
- [SDR CA190425011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190425011), Apr 4, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) ON ENGINE START CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHIP PLUG AND OIL FILTER FOUND TO CONTAIN UNACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF METAL CONTAMINATION. (TC# 20190425011)
- [SDR CA190319022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190319022), Mar 18, 2019: HUB. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO CUSTOMER, THE PILOT NOTICED THE COUPLING TEETH WERE NOT ENGAGED WITH THE YOKE. SHIP HAD FLEW FOR FERRY , TT 11HRS. TRANSMISSION OF PO
- [SDR CA190314006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190314006), Mar 13, 2019: LEVER. BENT. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL: DOOR LINKAGE/HANDLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON 429`S DIFFICULT TO OPEN CAN`T OPEN IN COLD WEATHER. REPLACED CABLE ON ONE DOOR HAD MINI
- [SDR CA190305014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190305014), Mar 5, 2019: BEARING. WORN. (CAN) BEARING FOUND LOOSE IN BELL CRANK DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. BEARING REPLACED.
- [SDR CA190304021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190304021), Feb 26, 2019: NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING PRE-FLIGHT CHECK THE TAILROTOR MAST NUT WAS FOUND LOOSE. AS EVERY MORNING A LICENSED MECHANIC CARRIED OUT THE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK AND FOUND THE DEFECT
- [SDR CA190222008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190222008), Feb 18, 2019: HUB. DAMAGED. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED BY BELL: (FLIGHT SAFETY REPORT). AIRCRAFT COMES IN FOR RECONFIGURATION. AT DAILY INSPECTION, EXCESSIVE GAP WAS FOUND BETWEEN HUB AND BLADE
- [SDR CA190712009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190712009), Oct 8, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) DURING AN ICE RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHT AND APPROXIMATELY 6 MINS AFTER RESETTING THE HEADING AS PER FMS-45 THE DG WOULD BE OFF APPROXIMATELY 28 DEGREES. ON MU
- [SDR CA190712008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190712008), Oct 6, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) WHILE SLINGING BAGGAGE AND FREIGHT DURING CREW CHANGE THERE WERE MULTIPLE CAS MESSAGES FOR FLIGHT MISCOMPARE AND AUTO PILOT DEGRADE DURING THE FLIGHT. THE
- [SDR CA190712002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190712002), Sep 28, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) DURING AN ICE PATROL WITH THE RIGHT FLIGHT DIRECTOR (FD) COUPLED IN `ALT` AND `ASPD`, AS HDG PRESELECT WAS SELECTED TO RESET THE DG AFTER 8 MINUTES OF FLI
- [SDR CA190708006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190708006), Sep 1, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING ICEBERG BEACON DEPLOYMENT, FD DECOUPLED COMPLETELY WITH AP DEGRADED AND FD CAS MESSAGES. THIS OCCURRED FOLLOWING A HEADING RESET IN HEADI
- [SDR CA190708005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190708005), Aug 28, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A GLACIER SURVEY (6000FT), FD DECOUPLED COMPLETELY WITH BOTH AP DEGRADED AND FD CAS MESSAGES. THIS OCCURRED FOLLOWING A HEADING RESET IN 
- [SDR CA190704010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190704010), Aug 25, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A POLLUTION SURVEILLANCE FLIGHT, ILLUMINATION OF FLIGHT MISCOMPARED WITH 15 SECONDS INTERVALS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. COMPASS DRIFT OF M
- [SDR CA190704009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190704009), Aug 22, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A SHORELINE FLIGHT ON A SAR MISSION, ILLUMINATION OF AP DEGRADED AND LFD CAS MESSAGES OCCURRED WITH THE FD DECOUPLING AFTER A HEADING RES
- [SDR CA190703014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190703014), Aug 21, 2018: ADIRU. UNRELIABLE. (CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A SECTOR SEARCH ON A SAR FLIGHT, THE PILOT FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO MANAGE THE FLIGHT PATTERN REQUESTED BY JRCC. CONSTANT RESET OF THE HEADI

All 180: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (60, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SR03168CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03168CH): Installation of Heli-Preheat System, P/N TA2584-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller LLC
- [STC SR12063AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12063AK): Installation of JJASPP Engineering Services Six Place Seating. JJASPP Engineering Services – Alaska LLC
- [STC SR04262AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04262AT): Installation of Aerolite Emergency Medical System (EMS) interior P/N 429-0036800-501. Aerolite America LLC
- [STC SR04711NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04711NY): Replacement of Luminator LS400 LED searchlight (steerable landing light). Sterling Helicopter
- [STC SR00532SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00532SE): Installation of Certified Technology quick release door pins. Certified Technology
- [STC SR02806SE](https://openairdocs.org/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
- [STC SR00782DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00782DE): Approval of a seating configuration to allow flight operations with the left hand pilot seat removed. Bell Textron Inc
- [STC SR00791DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00791DE): Installation of the skid-gear mounted step to assist in external hoist operations. Bell Textron Inc
- [STC SR00829DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00829DE): Installation of Baggage Pallet. Bell Textron Inc
- [STC SR04705NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04705NY): Installation of Astronics (Max-Viz) Model 1400 Enhanced Vision System (EVS). Avio Design Group Inc
- [STC SR04213AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04213AT): Installation of a barrier net. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR04643NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04643NY): Installation of the Floor Protection Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR01079DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01079DE): Installation of the Green Power Monitoring Systems (GPMS) Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System. Green Power Monitoring Systems
- [STC SR01068DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01068DE): Installation of External Equipment Mounting Provisions. Fulcrum Concepts LLC
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SR11247DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11247DS): Installation of Connected Aircraft Interface Residing On-board (CAIRO) System. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR04489CH](https://openairdocs.org/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
- [STC SR00708DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00708DE-D): Installation of Enhanced Cockpit Avionics Systems. Air Methods Corporation
- [STC SR03317NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03317NY): Fixed Cabin Step Installation. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR03470NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03470NY): Installation of EMS Equipment P/N 429-0029300-501 in the Cabin. Aerolite AG
- [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/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
- [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR04321NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04321NY): Installation of Deep Snow Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR04174NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04174NY): Installation of the Wearplate Kits. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR02600SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02600SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System manufactured and installed. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
- [STC SR00704DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00704DE-D): Installation of Emergency Medical Services Interior and Systems. Air Methods Corporation
- [STC SR00812DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00812DE): Installation of Honeywell Sky Connect Tracker III system. Cert Works LLC
- [STC SR04029NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04029NY): Installation of Aspire 200 IG SATCOM with Cabin Wi-fi System. EMS Technologies Canada Ltd
- [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02943NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02943NY): Installation of EMS Equipment P/N 429020-501 & 429020-502 must be in accordance with Aerolite Max Bucher GMBH Master Document List MDL-10-006, Rev. B dated April 29, 2011. This modification is required to be maintained in accordance with Aerolite Operations Manuals OPM-429020-501, Rev. A, dated March 1, 2011 & OPM-429020-502, dated January 19, 2011, respectively. EASA approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement FMS-429020-501, Rev. A & FMS429020-502, Rev. 0, respectively, are required with these installation. Aerolite AG
- [STC SR03696NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03696NY): Installation of VIP Cabin Interiors, P/N 6B420000X001-001, consisting of seats layout, entertainment system and life vest provision for P/N 6B422522A004-(XXX). Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A
- [STC SR04091CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04091CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit. Med-Pac Inc
- [STC SR03997AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03997AT): Installation of Locking Fuel Cap. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR04210AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04210AT): Installation of a locking hinge on the baggage door. Turbine Kinetics
- [STC SR02377LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02377LA): Airfilm Nose Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems
- [STC SR02376LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02376LA): Installation of Airfilm Tail Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems
- [STC SR04187AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04187AT): Installation of L-3 Communications Micro Quick Access Recorder (QAR) that records the Flight Data Recorder echo line on flash memory; QAR data can be downloaded via the USB port, or the QAR unit can be removed for flight data analysis. Skybooks, Inc
- [STC SR00692DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00692DE): Installation of a Cabin Heater System Provisions. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SR00693DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00693DE): Installation of a Cabin Air Conditioning System Provisions. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SR03489NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03489NY): Installation of Bear Paw Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR00780DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00780DE): Installation of Tail Rotor Pedal Removal Kit. Laz-Tec, LLC
- [STC SR09566RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09566RC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle Compatible Lighting System. Aero Dynamix Inc
- [STC SR02452LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02452LA): Installation of Airfilm Nose Utility Mount Light Kit. Airfilm Camera Systems
- [STC SR00716DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00716DE): Installation of Crew Door Assist Handle in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories Drawing List, Report No AA-10134, Revision A, dated February 09, 2011, FAA approved February 16, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR00739DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00739DE): Installation of Sliding Door Push-out Windows in accordance with Laz-Tec Drawing List, Report No. AA-11062, Revision B, dated November 23, 2011, FAA approved December 19, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR00740DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00740DE): Installation of Aft Cabin Floor Protectors in accordance with Laz-Tec Drawing List, Report No. AA-11059, Revision B, dated December 07, 2011, FAA approved December 16, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR00741DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00741DE): Installation of Removable Crew Doors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR00743DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00743DE): Installation of structural provisions for a blade fold kit. Paravion Technology Inc
- [STC SR02810NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02810NY): The Installation of Hardpoint and Spotter Fixtures. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc

All 60: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (330, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [1001.020.007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156468313720261001164956.0001): GPMS Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System. Benz Airborne Systems · PMA PQ0611SW · Replaces 1001.020.007 · Sep 14, 2026
- [MDLDL-429EC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152218559020260923124152.0001): Cabin Air Conditioning System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026
- [MDLDL-429H](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120145148020260923124152.0001): Cabin Air Conditioning System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026
- [MDLDL-429H](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194305029820250213205340.0001): Cabin Air Conditioning System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Feb 10, 2025
- [MDLDL-429EC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164246204320250213205339.0001): Cabin Air Conditioning System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Feb 10, 2025
- [98020429-1009](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171537439720241223120039.0001): Bell Helicopter 429 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Dec 19, 2024
- [98020429-1010](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125961216920241223120006.0001): Bell Helicopter 429 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Dec 17, 2024
- [TA2584-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182671225120240531131638.0001): Heli-Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Apr 1, 2024
- [TA2584-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150143506620240531131636.0001): Heli-Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Apr 1, 2024
- [98020429-1007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157290814920240408225507.0001): Bell Helicopter 429 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Feb 7, 2024
- [98020429-1006](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154994613820231221185055.0001): Bell Helicopter 429 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Dec 13, 2023
- [98020429-1008](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116071741920231207204346.0001): Bell Helicopter 429 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Dec 6, 2023
- [98020429-1005](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180105133320220926142751.0001): Bell Helicopter 429 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Sep 13, 2022
- [98020429-1004](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114318655320220809102129.0001): Bell Helicopter 429 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Aug 1, 2022
- [5600-99-48](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199839884120220818123606.0001): kit, BELL 429. Aero Dynamix Inc · PMA PQ0930SW · Modification part · Jul 6, 2022
- [5600-99-49](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146582863720220818123605.0001): kit, BELL 429. Aero Dynamix Inc · PMA PQ0930SW · Modification part · Jul 6, 2022
- [5600-99-27](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138602380520220818123607.0001): kit, BELL 429. Aero Dynamix Inc · PMA PQ0930SW · Modification part · Jul 6, 2022
- [5600-99-50](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132141109720220818123606.0001): kit, BELL 429. Aero Dynamix Inc · PMA PQ0930SW · Modification part · Jul 6, 2022
- [5600-99-51](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117016166720220818123611.0001): KIT, BELL 429. Aero Dynamix Inc · PMA PQ0930SW · Modification part · Jul 6, 2022
- [5600-99-52](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111500735020220818123612.0001): KIT, BELL 429. Aero Dynamix Inc · PMA PQ0930SW · Modification part · Jul 6, 2022
- [01-0790906-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158359453120220610124257.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Jun 6, 2022
- [1001.020.007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID361950839620211110110019.0001): GPMS Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System. Benz Airborne Systems · PMA PQ0611SW · Modification part · Jun 4, 2021
- [195217DD-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID198545564220260616140011.0001): Fwd Doubler. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195217DD-104](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID196766626520260616140010.0001): Aft Doubler. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195216DD-103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192471368420260616140013.0001): Upr Fwd Frame. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195226DD-105](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191493362120260616140017.0001): Upr Aft Frame. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195217DD-106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190659221020260616140010.0001): Shim. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195226DD-107](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190294766920260616140017.0001): Upr Fitting. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195222DD-103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189712844120260616140009.0001): Strap. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195214DA-051](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188066205020260616140015.0001): Fwd Frame DA. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195216DD-111](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187430837220260616140011.0001): Radius Block. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195226DD-106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184712520020260616140017.0001): Upr Aft Frame. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195226DD-110](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID177124518320260616140016.0001): Lwr Fitting. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195224DA-052](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169243972520260616140019.0001): Fwd Frame DA. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195222DD-105](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167905392920260616140020.0001): Strap. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195224DA-053](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167438330820260616140019.0001): Aft Frame DA. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195214DA-053](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164111087820260616140014.0001): Aft Frame DA. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195226DD-104](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161808201820260616140018.0001): Upr Fwd Frame. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195229DD-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158620284720260616140008.0001): Cover Plate. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195216DD-110](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155520347420260616140012.0001): Lwr Fitting. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195226DD-109](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152516731420260616140017.0001): Lwr Fitting. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195228DA-051](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147405198420260616140015.0001): Access Door As. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195227DD-103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145943691920260616140016.0001): Aft Doubler. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195216DD-112](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID142898601820260616140011.0001): Radius Block. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195217DD-105](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID142001223420260616140010.0001): Shim. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195224DA-054](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139279121820260616140019.0001): Aft Frame DA. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195224DA-051](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138605894220260616140019.0001): Fwd Frame DA. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195216DD-106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137944982120260616140012.0001): Upr Aft Frame. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195227DD-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137178192920260616140016.0001): Fwd Doubler. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021
- [195217DD-103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131099886320260616140010.0001): Aft Doubler. Fulcrum Concepts LLC · PMA PQ10051NE · Modification part · May 11, 2021

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Bell Textron Canada 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-429): 72 registered aircraft, registry code 1182220

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