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Publishers Notice..............................................................................................................................................................1
External Dimensions.........................................................................................................................................................3
Specification Summary (U.S. Units) .................................................................................................................................4
Specification Summary (Metric Units) ..............................................................................................................................5
Bell BasiX-Pro® Integrated Avionics System ...................................................................................................................6
Automatic Flight Control System ......................................................................................................................................7
Bell BasiX-Pro® Integrated Avionics SystemWith Optional Kits Installed ........................................................................8
429 Seating ....................................................................................................................................................................10
429 Seating .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Standard Configuration (Items Included in List Price) ......................................................................................12
Optional Accessory Kits ..................................................................................................................................................14
Fuel Flow Charts - ISA & ISA+20OC ..............................................................................................................................17
Performance Charts - IGE & OGE Hover and Service Ceilings .....................................................................................30
This document is intended for the use of BHTI Sales Personnel and for prospective customers as an aid
in determining estimated weight and performance of the helicopter when configured with equipment for
specific missions.
Disclosure, reproduction, or use of any material in this document by persons other than BHTI employees,
and BHTI independent representatives (International Dealers) is forbidden without written permission from
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
The listings of Optional Equipment (KITS) are subject to revision and change, and also may be different for
specific serial number helicopters or special custom configurations. Please consult the NOTES found in
the right margins of the optional equipment list pages for equipment compatibility. The continuing product
improvement process of BHTI may cause some components, equipment, and compatibility to be changed
or replaced.
The specifications, weights, dimensions, and performance data shown in this document are subject to
change without notice.
©2009 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Bell 206B3, 206L-4, 407, 427, 430, 412, 429, 609, JetRanger and LongRanger
are registered trademarks of Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Performance Summary:
Takeoff, Gross Weight lbs 5500 6000 6500 7000
IGE Hovering Ceiling ISA ft 20,000+ 18,577 16,301 14,132
ISA+20 ft 17,969 15,487 13,102 10,839
OGE Hovering Ceiling ISA ft 18,390 15,888 13,535 11,282
ISA+20 ft 15,347 12,744 10,287 7963
Service Celing (MCP) - AEO ISA ft 20,000+ 20,000+ 20,000+ 18,714
(30 minute) - OEI ISA ft 16,690 14,209 11,871 9629
(continuous) - OEI ISA ft 15,670 13,153 10,728 8443
Maximum Cruise Speed (true airspeed) SL, ISA ktas 154 153 152 150
SL, ISA+20C ktas 154 153 151 149
4000 ft, ISA ktas 155+ 155+ 155+ 155
4000 ft, ISA+20C ktas 153 151 149 145
Cruise at Long Range Cruise (LRC) Speed
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) SL, ISA nmi 246 376 378 368
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) ktas 128 128 129 130
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) 4000 ft, ISA nmi 271 413 414 407
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) ktas 128 129 130 129
Endurance at Loiter Speed (60 kts) SL, ISA hr 2.8 4.2 4.2 4.0
(standard fuel, no reserve) 4000 ft, ISA hr 3.0 4.6 4.5 4.4
Uninstalled
Engine Ratings: (100% RPM) Engine Rated Power
Thermodynamic Power
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 with Full Authority Digital Electronic
Control (FADEC)
Takeoff (5 minutes) SHP 719 598
Max Continuous Power SHP 635 586
OEI (30 seconds) SHP 826 729
OEI (2 minutes) SHP 784 701
OEI (30 minutes) SHP 753 663
OEI (continuous) SHP 719 655
Performance Summary:
Takeoff, Gross Weight KG 2495 2722 2948 3175
IGE Hovering Ceiling ISA m 6096+ 5662 4969 4307
ISA+20 m 5477 4720 3993 3304
OGE Hovering Ceiling ISA m 5605 4843 4125 3439
ISA+20 m 4678 3884 3135 2427
Service Celing (MCP) - AEO ISA m 6096+ 6096+ 6096+ 5704
(30 minute) - OEI ISA m 5087 4331 3618 2935
(continuous) - OEI ISA m 4776 4009 3270 2573
Maximum Cruise Speed (true airspeed) SL, ISA km/hr 285 283 281 278
SL, ISA+20C km/hr 285 283 280 276
1220 m, ISA km/hr 287+ 287+ 287+ 287
1220 m, ISA+20C km/hr 283 280 276 269
Cruise at Long Range Cruise (LRC) Speed
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) SL, ISA km 456 696 700 682
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) km/hr 237 237 239 241
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) 1220 m, ISA km 502 765 767 754
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) km/hr 237 239 241 239
Endurance at Loiter Speed (111 km/hr) SL, ISA hr 2.8 4.2 4.2 4.0
(standard fuel, no reserve) 1220 m, ISA hr 3.0 4.6 4.5 4.4
Uninstalled
Engine Ratings: (100% RPM) Engine Rated Power
Thermodynamic Power
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 with Full Authority Digital Electronic
Control (FADEC)
Takeoff (5 minutes) kW 536 446
Max Continuous Power kW 473 437
OEI (30 seconds) kW 616 544
OEI (2 minutes) kW 585 523
OEI (30 minutes) kW 561 494
OEI (continuous) kW 536 488
429-MD-1-0004d
AMAA-2210-000001
PASSENGER CABIN SEATING OPTIONS – Five passenger seating options are available for selection (ref.
Optional Accessory Kits, page. 10), two standard seating options and three corporate seating options.
Standard Six Place Seating: Standard seating consists of two rows of three energy-absorbing seats, with
individual 4-point restraint system, quick release disconnects and fixed provisions for a passenger cabin ICS
system. Each passenger seat assembly is installed on two transverse tracks that are attached to the cabin
floor. The quick release disconnects enable the seats to be quickly arranged into either an airline configuration
with both rows facing forward, or a club configuration with the two rows facing each other. The seats are
upholstered in fabric. Vinyl seat upholstery and reinforced vinyl “Aermat” floor covering are available at extra
cost.
The passenger seats are available in either a standard 15.5” seat width or a standard wide 18.5” seat width.
The standard interior trim consists of full thermoplastic closeouts on all airframe areas and a molded thermoplastic
headliner with two fixed slotted air vents. A headliner with LED lights and adjustable air conditioning vents is
available as an optional accessory.
Note: Passenger seats, carpeting and aft cabin bulkhead closeout panel are optional accessory kits, not included in Standard
Configuration weight and price.
All corporate seating options include individual 3-point restraint system, quick release disconnects and
fixed provisions for a passenger cabin ICS system. For the five place club seating option, the quick release
disconnects enable the seats to be quickly arranged with the two 21.5” seats facing either forward or aft. The
seats are upholstered in premium leather, and the floor is covered with plush wool carpet.
The corporate interior trim consists of full thermoplastic panels on all airframe areas with color coordinated
leather or fabric trim, and a molded thermoplastic headliner with LED lights, adjustable air conditioning vents
and color coordinated leather trim.
Note: Passenger seats, carpeting and aft cabin bulkhead closeout panel are optional accessory kits, not included in Standard
Configuration weight and price.
20 to 9.1 to
Carpets (for use with Dual Pilot Controls) 429-706-033-101 4th Quarter 2009
28 12.7
20 to 9.1 to
Carpets (for use with Single Pilot Controls) 429-706-033-103 4th Quarter 2009
28 12.7
Soundproofing - Standard (light weight) 429-706-034-101 3rd Quarter 2009 10.0 4.5 5
Soundproofing - Enhanced 429-706-034-103 3rd Quarter 2009 35.0 15.9 5
Aft Cabin Bulkhead Closeout panel 429-706-060-101 3rd Quarter 2009 46.0 20.9 5, 6
Available as
Utility Light Weight Interior customized 4th Quarter 2009 -20.0 -9.1
installation
Note: All interior option weight values are delta increase or decrease from standard configuration weights.
PASSENGER SEATING OPTIONS
Standard Seating - 6-Place, Standard 15.5” seats with
4-point restraint system, quick release disconnects & ICS 429-706-010-117 127.4 57.8
fixed provisions
Standard Wide Seating – 6-Place, Standard 18.5”
wide seats with 4-point restraint system, quick release 429-706-010-103 140.6 63.8
disconnects & ICS fixed provisions
230
70 500
TORQUE - %
480 220
65
460 210
60
440 200
55
420 MAX 190
50 ENDUR.
400 180
45 70
LB
380 65 VNE
170
0
10
40 360 60
x
55 160
W
35
G
340 50 150
30 320
140
300
130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 18 Bell 429 Product Specification
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 2000 Ft
OAT = 11OC (ISA)
75
230
500
TORQUE - %
70 220
480
65 210
460
60 440 200
55 420 190
MAX
50 400 ENDUR. 180
380 VNE
45 170
LB
70
0
360 65
10
40 60 160
x
340 55
W
35 150
G
320 50
30 140
300
130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 19 Rev. 1 - September 2009
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 4000 Ft.
OAT = 7OC (ISA)
75 230
500
TORQUE - %
480 220
70
460 210
65
440 200
60
420 190
55
400 180
50 MAX
380 ENDUR. VNE
170
45 360
160
LB
70
40 340 65
0
60
10
150
55
x
35 320
W
50 140
G
300
30
130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 20 Bell 429 Product Specification
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 6000 Ft
OAT = 3OC (ISA)
230
500 LRC
TORQUE - %
75
480 220
70
460 210
65 440 200
60 420 190
55 400 180
380 MAX VNE
50 ENDUR. 170
360
45 70 160
LB
340
6 150
40 65
0
10
320 550
x
35 50 140
W
300
G
30 130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 21 Rev. 1 - September 2009
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 8000 Ft.
OAT = -1OC (ISA)
640 290
100
620 280
95 600 270
580
90 260
MAX CONTINUOUS POWER
560
250
85 540
240
520
80
230
500
TORQUE - %
75 220
480
70 460 210
65 440 200
420 190
60
400 180
55
380 MAX VNE
170
50 ENDUR.
360 LRC 160
45 340 70
150
LB
40 320 65
0
10
60 140
300
x
35 55
W
50 130
G
280
30
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 22 Bell 429 Product Specification
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 10,000 Ft
OAT = -5OC (ISA)
640 290
100
620 280
95 600 270
580
260
90
560
250
85 540
MAX CONTINUOUS POWER 240
520
80 230
500
TORQUE - %
75 480 220
460 210
70
440 200
65
420 190
60 400 180
55 380 VNE
MAX 170
360 ENDUR.
50 160
340 LRC
45 70 150
320
65
LB
40 140
300
0
10
60 130
35
x
280 55
W
50
G
30 260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 23 Rev. 1 - September 2009
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = Sea Level
OAT = 35OC (ISA+20OC)
70 230
500
TORQUE - %
65 220
480
60 460 210
55 440 200
MAX LRC
50 420 190
ENDUR.
400 180
45
70
LB
380 65 VNE
40 170
0
60
10
360
x
55 160
35
W
340
G
50
150
30 320
140
300
130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 24 Bell 429 Product Specification
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 2000 Ft
OAT = 31OC (ISA+20OC)
230
70 500
TORQUE - %
480 220
65
460 210
60
440 200
55
420 190
MAX
50 400 ENDUR. LRC 180
45 380 VNE
170
LB
70
65
0
40 360
10
60 160
x
340 55
W
35 50 150
G
320
30 140
300
130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 25 Rev. 1 - September 2009
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 4000 Ft.
OAT = 27OC (ISA+20OC)
95 620 280
600 270
90
580
MAX CONTINUOUS POWER 260
85 560
250
80 540
240
520
75
230
500
TORQUE - %
70 220
480
65 460 210
60 440 200
55 420 190
400 MAX
50 180
ENDUR. LRC
380 VNE
170
45 70
360
LB
65 160
40
0
340 60
10
55 150
x
35 320 50
W
G
140
30 300
130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 26 Bell 429 Product Specification
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 6000 Ft
OAT = 23OC (ISA+20OC)
75 230
500
TORQUE - %
480 220
70
460 210
65
440 200
60
420 190
55 400 MAX 180
50 380 ENDUR. VNE
LRC 170
45 360 70 160
340
LB
40 65 150
0
10
320 60
35 55
x
50 140
W
300
G
30 130
280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 27 Rev. 1 - September 2009
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 8000 Ft.
OAT = 19OC (ISA+20OC)
75
480 220
70
460 210
65 440 200
60 420 190
55 400 180
MAX
380 ENDUR. VNE
50 170
360 LRC
45 70 160
340
LB
65 150
40
0
320
10
60 140
x
35 300 55
W
50
G
130
30 280
260 120
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 28 Bell 429 Product Specification
Fuel Flow vs Airspeed
New Engines
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Engine RPM - 100%
Zero Wind
Pressure Altitude = 10,000 Ft
OAT = 15OC (ISA+20OC)
230
500
TORQUE - %
75 220
480 MAX CONTINUOUS POWER
70 460 210
65 440 200
420 190
60
400 180
55 MAX
380 VNE
ENDUR. 170
50 360
160
340 70
45
65 LRC 150
320
40
60 LB 140
0
300 10
35 x 130
280 55 W
50 G
30 120
260
40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 29 Rev. 1 - September 2009
PERFORMANCE CHARTS
IGE & OGE HOVER AND SERVICE CEILINGS
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PW207D1/D2 ENGINES
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION ENGINE POWER
BASIC INLET OR BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
AIR CONDITIONING / HEATER OFF
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 30 Bell 429 Product Specification
IGE Hover Ceiling
Twin Engine Takeoff Power
Basic Inlet or Barrier Filter Installed
Rotor RPM = 100%
Zero Wind or Headwind
A+ 10 A
A
19
+3
20 °C
0°
°C
C
56
18
17 52
-1 -40
0°
16 C °C
48
-30
15 °C
14
13 40
0°
12 C
M
36
AX
O
AT
10
11 °C
LI
20
M
°C
32
IT
30
(IS
10 ° C
A+
36
.
28
7°
9
C
)
8 24
7
20
6 40
°C
16
5
MAX EXT GW 7500 LBS
MAX INT GW 7000 LBS
4 12
3
8
2 SKID HEIGHT 4 FT (1.2M)
4
1
0 0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 31 Rev. 1 - September 2009
OGE Hover Ceiling
Twin Engine Takeoff Power
Basic Inlet or Barrier Filter Installed
Rotor RPM = 100%
Zero Wind or Headwind
IS
A+
19
IS
20
10
A
°C
°C
56
18
17 52
16
48
15
14 -4
3
0°
0°
C
C
13 -3
0° 40
C
-2
M
12 0°
AX
C 36
O
0°
AT
C -1
11 0°
LI
10 C
M
°C 32
IT
(IS
10
A+
36
28
.7
9
°C
)
8 24
20
°C
7
20
30
6 °C
40
°C
16
5
4 12
3
8
2
4
1
0 0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 32 Bell 429 Product Specification
OEI Service Ceiling
OEI 30-Minute Power
Basic Inlet or Barrier Filter Installed
Zero Wind or Headwind
17 52
16
48
15
IS
A+
A
A+
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 1000 FT
14
+3
IS
20
10
0
A -4
°C
°C
°C
0°
C
13 -3
0°
40
C
-2
12 0°
C 36
0° -1
0°
11
M
10 C C
AX
°C
32
O
AT
10
LI
M
IT
9 28
(IS
A+
36
8
.7
24
°C
20
)
°C
7
30 20
°C
6
40 16
5 °C
4 12
3
8
2
4
1
0 0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 33 Rev. 1 - September 2009
OEI Service Ceiling
OEI Max Continuous Power
Basic Inlet or Barrier Filter Installed
Zero Wind or Headwind
17 52
16
48
15
44
IS
A+
IS
A+
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 1000 FT
IS
14
10
A+
A
0°
°C
30
C
C °
-4 40
13 0°
C
-3
0°
12 C
36
-2
0°
C
11 0°
10 C -1 32
°C 0°
10 C
9 28
M
AX
8 24
OA
T
LI
7
M
IT
20
°C 20
(IS
A+
6
36
7°.
30
16
C)
°C
5
4 12
3
40 8
°C
2
4
1 50
°C
0 0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Rev. 1 - September 2009 34 Bell 429 Product Specification
Service Ceiling
Twin Engine Max Continuous Power
Basic Inlet or Barrier Filter Installed
Zero Wind or Headwind
14
13 40
12 36
11
32
10
9 28
8 24
7
20
6
16
5
MAX INT GW 7000 LBS
4 12
3
8
2
4
1
0 0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
Bell 429 Product Specification 35 Rev. 1 - September 2009
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