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Bell 429

Certified Gross Weight Increase to 7,500 lbs

Product Specifications
January 2012

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7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Table of Contents
Publisher’s Notice.............................................................................................................................1

World’s Most Advanced Light Twin...................................................................................................3

Specification Summary (U.S. Units).................................................................................................4

Specification Summary (Metric Units)..............................................................................................5

Bell BasiX-Pro™ Integrated Avionics System..................................................................................6

Safety Enhancements......................................................................................................................9

Bell 429 External Dimensions and Heliport Design Data.................................................................10

Bell 429 Interior ...............................................................................................................................11

Standard Configuration....................................................................................................................14

Optional Accessory Kits....................................................................................................................16

Helicopter Performance Charts........................................................................................................21

Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed ....................................................................................................................27

Bell 429 Maintenance Program........................................................................................................41

Bell 429 Training...............................................................................................................................43

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Publisher’s Notice
The data presented in this document are general in nature, and have been compiled from Bell Helicopter
Textron Inc. (BHTI) source materials including but not limited to: The Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual,
Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog, and other engineering design specifications.

This document is intended for the use of BHTI employees, and BHTI independent representatives (international
dealers), 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, and prospective customers are 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” column found
in the optional equipment list tables 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.

© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Bell 206, Bell 407, Bell 429, Bell 412, and JetRanger
are registered trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc.

All rights reserved

Specifications subject to change without notice.


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World’s Most Advanced Light Twin
Certified for Single or Dual Pilot IFR, Cat. A at MGW 1
Certified to FAR Part 27, Amendment 44, 2008 2
•• Transport Canada Type Certificate Data Sheet
H-107, Issue 3
•• Complies with latest crashworthiness requirement
amendments of 14 CVR Part 27
State of the Art Glass Cockpit
Best in Class WAAS Navigation & IFR Capability
•• Safer flights in rigorous IFR flight environments
-- greater situational awareness
-- decreased pilot workload
•• Fully coupled 4-axis autopilot integration to
execute LPV (Localizer Precision with Vertical
guidance) approaches
-- up to and including 9 degree glide path angle
-- at speeds down to 45 KIAS
•• Enables flight on WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation
System) enabled low-level IFR rotorcraft
infrastructures
Fast Flexible Re-configuration for Changing Mission Requirements
•• Largest cabin in class, 204 ft3 / 5.78 m3
•• Open cabin with flat floor
•• 6 passenger standard cabin seating with individual quick release for each seat
•• 62 inch / 159 cm wide cabin door opening
•• Optional rear clamshell doors
First Helicopter certified through the MSG-3 Process (Maintenance Steering Group-3) for enhanced
maintenance efficiency and safety
•• First rotorcraft to have an approved EASA Maintenance Program
•• Ensures Continuing Airworthiness – How and when maintenance will be performed
•• Benefits show in significantly lower maintenance costs
•• Same systems level maintenance & safety standards used in latest product development by major large
commercial aircraft OEM’s.

1 Catagory A Operations require installation of the following equipment:


• 200 Amp Starter Generators
• Increased Capacity Battery (53 AmpH or 44 AmpH)
• Articulated Landing Light
• Radar Altimeter
2 Operation at 7,500 lbs increased internal gross weight requires installation of the following equipment:
• Flashing Forward Light
• Radar Altimeter
• Helicopter Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (HTAWS), #1 Garmin GNS-530W NAV/COM/GPS with HTAWS or
equivalent HTAWS system
• Cockpit Voice Recorder/Flight Data Recorder

The data set forth in 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
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Specification Summary (U.S. Units)
Weight Lb Weight Lb
Empty Weight (Std.Config.)1 4,478 lb Max Gross Weight (Internal) 7,500 lb
Useful Load (Internal, Std Config.) 3,022 lb Max Gross Weight (External Load) 7,500 lb
Minimum Empty Weight (SPIFR)2 4,235 lb Cargo Hook Capacity 3,000 lb
Max Useful Load (Internal, SPIFR) 3,265 lb

Performance Summary:
Takeoff, Gross Weight lb 6,000 6,500 7,000 7,500
IGE Hovering Ceiling ISA ft. 18,577 16,301 14,132 12,072
ISA+20°C ft 15,487 13,102 10,839 8,687
OGE Hovering Ceiling ISA ft 15,888 13,535 11,282 9,148
ISA+20°C ft 12,744 10,287 7,963 5,657
Service Celing (MCP) - AEO ISA ft 20,000+ 20,000+ 18,714 16,687
(30 minute) - OEI ISA ft 14,209 11,871 9,629 7,532
(continuous) - OEI ISA ft 13,153 10,728 8,443 6,256
Maximum Cruise Speed (true airspeed) SL, ISA ktas 153 152 150 148
SL, ISA+20°C ktas 153 151 149 147
4,000 ft, ISA ktas 155+ 155+ 155 151
4,000 ft, ISA+20°C ktas 151 149 145 140
Cruise at Long Range Cruise (LRC) Speed
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) nmi 376 381 372 365
SL, ISA
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) ktas 128 129 130 130
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) nmi 413 418 411 403
4,000 ft, ISA
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) ktas 129 130 129 130
Endurance at Loiter Speed (60 kts) SL, ISA hr 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.9
(standard fuel, no reserve) 4,000 ft, ISA hr 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.3

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 2 x 719 2 x 598
Max Continuous Power SHP 2 x 635 2 x 586
OEI (30 seconds) SHP 1 x 826 1 x 729
OEI (2 minutes) SHP 1 x 784 1 x 701
OEI (30 minutes) SHP 1 x 753 1 x 663
OEI (continuous) SHP 1 x 719 1 x 655

Transmission Ratings: (100% RPM)


Takeoff (5-minute) SHP 1,100
Max Continuous SHP 1,100
OEI (30 seconds) SHP 729
OEI (2 minutes) SHP 650
OEI (30 minutes & continuous) SHP 550
Fuel Capacity (usable):
Standard 216.9 US Gallons
Auxiliary (optional) 39.2 US Gallons
Note 1 Standard Configuration includes all items listed in the Standard Configuration Table of this document, equipment required for 7,500 lb
increased internal gross weight operations, and 24 pounds of engine oil. Ballast is not included in the standard configuration (ballast is a
function of installed equipment). Also, see Note 1 on page 14.
Note 2 See Note 2 on page 15.
The data set forth in 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
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Specification Summary (Metric Units)
Weight Kg Weight Kg
Empty Weight (Std.Config.)1 2,031 kg Max Gross Weight (Internal Load) 3,402 kg
Useful Load (Internal, Std Config.) 1,371 kg Max Gross Weight (External Load) 3,402 kg
Minimum Empty Weight (SPIFR)2 1,921 kg Cargo Hook Capacity 1,361 kg
Max Useful Load (Internal, SPIFR) 1,481 kg

Performance Summary:
Takeoff, Gross Weight kg 2,722 2.948 3,175 3,402
IGE Hovering Ceiling ISA m 5,662 4,969 4,307 3,679
ISA+20°C m 4,720 3,993 3,304 2,648
OGE Hovering Ceiling ISA m 4,843 4,125 3,439 2,788
ISA+20°C m 3,884 3,135 2,427 1,724
Service Celing (MCP) - AEO ISA m 6,096+ 6,096+ 5,704 5,086
(30 minute) - OEI ISA m 4,331 3,618 2,935 2,296
(continuous) - OEI ISA m 4,009 3,270 2,573 1,907
Maximum Cruise Speed (true airspeed) SL, ISA km/hr 283 281 278 274
SL, ISA+20°C km/hr 283 280 276 272
1,220 m, ISA km/hr 287+ 287+ 287 279
1,220 m, ISA+20°C km/hr 280 276 269 260
Cruise at Long Range Cruise (LRC) Speed
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) km 696 706 689 676
SL, ISA
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) km/hr 237 239 241 241
Range (standard fuel, no reserve) km 765 774 761 746
1,220 m, ISA
LRC Speed (average true airspeed) km/hr 239 241 239 241
Endurance at Loiter Speed (60 kts) SL, ISA hr 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.90
(standard fuel, no reserve) 1,220 m, ISA hr 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.3

Uninstalled Engine Rated


Engine Ratings: (100% RPM) Thermodynamic Power Power
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 with Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC)
Takeoff (5 minutes) kW 2 x 536 2 x 446
Max Continuous Power kW 2 x 473 2 x 437
OEI (30 seconds) kW 1 x 616 1 x 544
OEI (2 minutes) kW 1 x 585 1 x 523
OEI (30 minutes) kW 1 x 561 1 x 494
OEI (continuous) kW 1 x 536 1 x 488

Transmission Ratings: (100% RPM)


Takeoff (5-minute) kW 820
Max Continuous kW 820
OEI (30 seconds) kW 544
OEI (2 minutes) kW 485
OEI (30 seconds & continuous) kW 410
Fuel Capacity (usable):
Standard 821.1 liters
Auxiliary (optional) 148.4 liters
Note 1 Standard Configuration includes all items listed in the Standard Configuration Table of this document, equipment required for 3,402 kg
increased internal gross weight operations, and 11 kilograms of engine oil. Ballast is not included in the standard configuration (ballast is a
function of installed equipment). Also, see Note 1 on page 14.
Note 2 See Note 2 on page 15.
The data set forth in 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
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Bell BasiX-Pro™ Integrated Avionics System
The Bell BasiX-Pro™ Avionics System has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of twin engine
helicopters and is optimized for IFR, Category A, and JAROPS-3 compliant operations. The system is highly
flexible and configurable to meet various operating and customization needs. The system takes advantage
of the latest in display, computer processing, and digital data bus technology to provide a high degree of
redundancy, reliability, and flexibility.

Standard Configuration SPIFR

The primary components of the Bell BasiX-Pro™ Avionics System in the Bell 429 include the following:

Two Multi-Function Dual Channel Aircraft Dual Digital 3-axis Dual Channel Air Course/Heading/Flight
Display Units (DUs) with Data Interface Unit Automatic Flight Control Data Attitude Heading Director Panel (CHFD)
6 x8 inch high-resolution (ADIU) System (AFCS) Reference System
displays. (ADAHRS)

The standard configuration for the Bell 429 provides single-pilot IFR capability with 3-axis stability and control
augmentation (SCAS) and a coupled flight director capability. All Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System
(EICAS) display functions are provided through the Bell BasiX-Pro™ Avionics System. The system works in
conjunction with the engine control units (EECs) for the dual Pratt & Whitney electronically-controlled PW-
207D1 engines. Other aircraft systems interfaces, warnings, cautions, aural alerts, and automated performance
features are provided through the remotely located Aircraft Data Interface Unit (ADIU).

The data set forth in 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
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Bell BasiX-Pro™ Integrated Avionics System (continued)
COMMUNICATIONS & NAVIGATION -- The Bell 429 standard configuration for Communications Navigation
and Surveillance (CNS) consists of dual Garmin GNS-430W NAV/COM/WAAS GPS systems, with a kit option
to replace one of these with a GNS-530W. The standard system also includes a GTX-330 ELS compliant
Mode S transponder, a PMA-7000H Audio/Intercom Panel with VOX and Integral Marker Beacon Receiver,
and an ARTEX C406-N-HM Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).

DISPLAY UNITS -- The Multi-Function display units are “smart displays”, which include the processing required
to collect sub-system information and generate display formats and graphics for the following:

•• All primary flight and navigation instrumentation


•• Presentation of flight director and autopilot status
•• Engine and rotor drive system indications
•• Electrical, hydraulic, and fuel system monitoring
•• Crew alerting system (warnings / cautions / advisories and aural alerts)
•• Navigation route mapping display
•• Presentation of optional Traffic Collision Avoidance Symbology (TCAS)
•• Presentation of optional weather radar or search radar information
•• Presentation of optional Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) / Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) video display
(either NTSC or PAL standard)
•• Presentation of general color video display or digital map display (NTSC or PAL standard in either S-Video
or Component RGB video)
•• Presentation of electrical, AFCS, and fuel / weight and balance summary information
•• Presentation of automated power assurance, Category A performance, and hover performance calculations
•• Presentation of maintenance and diagnostic data

Automatic Flight Control System

The data set forth in 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
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Bell BasiX-Pro™ Integrated Avionics System (continued)
Configuration Flexibility to Meet Operational Needs
The Basix-Pro™ includes built-in provisions to allow customized configuration of the following equipment:
•• Alternate FMS / GPS systems
•• Alternate ARINC-429 radio navaids
•• UHF / VHF Direction Finder or 2nd ADF
•• Weather / Search Radar
•• FLIR / EVS display (either NTSC or PAL standard)
•• Designator Control Panel (allows FLIR or radar cursor designated positions to be captured as waypoints)
•• General color video display or digital map display
•• Velocity Sensor (for hover cues and / or search and rescue approach options)
•• Programmable CAS messages (cautions / warnings / advisories)

A third display unit for the copilot position is available for the Bell 429 as an optional accessory.

The data set forth in 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
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Safety Enhancements
Bell Helicopter is at the forefront in providing multiple ways of satisfying evolving requirements in helicopter
traffic management, flight following and terrain awareness safety. The Bell 429 is the first helicopter in the
light twin category to provide fully-coupled steep (9-degree) LPV WAAS (Localizer Precision with Vertical
guidance Wide Area Augmentation System) approaches. The Bell BasiX-Pro™ Integrated Avionics System
concentrates on providing true operational capabilities and flexibility to our customers to address rapidly
changing regulatory requirements and technologies, with an open architecture and flexible avionics systems
solutions.

The enhancements available for the Bell 429 through optional accessory kits and customizing include:

Traffic Advisory System (TAS): Two TAS systems available:


•• Avidyne TAS605 (recommended) features 13 nm range; 5,500 ft vertical separation; and 55,000 ft
service ceiling.
-- Will be upgradable to Avidyne TAS605A for ADS-B when available from Avidyne.
•• Avidyne TAS620 features a 21 nm range, 10,000 foot vertical separation maximum, and 55,000 foot
service ceiling.
-- Upgradable to Avidyne TAS620A for ADS-B

Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System / Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System:
Three H-TAWS and EGPWS H-TAWS options are available to satisfy
the 7,500 lb Increased Internal Gross Weight equipment requirement.
•• Garmin GNS-530W with H-TAWS: Class B H-TAWS system,
available as a Bell Helicopter optional accessory kit for the GNS-
530W NAV/COM/GPS with Garmin system software 4.0 roll-out
-- Light weight, lowest cost solution
-- Displays on GNS-530W only
•• Honeywell Mark XXI EGPWS H-TAWS: Class B H-TAWS system
available as customizing
-- Installation with or without weather radar Garmin GNS-530W with H-Taws
-- Displays on BasiX-Pro™ Display Units, underlaid on PFD HSI
format or MFD Map / Radar
format
-- Uses same input as weather
radar
-- Provides only one TAWS
image (one range setting only)
•• Honeywell Mark XXII EGPWS
H-TAWS: Class A H-TAWS
system available as customizing,
adds the following features:
-- Interfaces with ADC and
Rad Alt
-- Provides dual TAWS images
with independent range H-TAWS Displays “Under Glass”
control Available with Either Mark XXI or XXII EGPWS H-TAWS
The data set forth in 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
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Bell 429 External Dimensions and Heliport Design Data

Landing Gear Loading at Maximum Gross Weight (7,500-Pounds)


Based on 1G Static Conditions for both Structural CG Limit

Loading (lb) Contact Area (in2) Contact Pressure (lb/in2)


CG Position
FWD AFT FWD AFT FWD AFT
FWD CG 3,290 4,210 10.8 19.8 305 213
AFT CG 2,950 4,550 10.8 19.8 273 230
The data set forth in 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
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Bell 429 Interior
CREW SEATING: Two individual ergonomically designed energy attenuating seats with adjustable lumbar
support, each equipped with seat adjustment controls forward and aft, up and down, adjustable lumbar support,
a four-point restraint system, and adjustable pedals. The color and upholstery material for the seats match the
color scheme selected for the cabin.

The cockpit crew station was designed from the outset to accommodate
pilots from the 5th percentile female to the 95th percentile male
(standing height 5 ft. ½ inch to 6 ft. 2 inches; sitting height 31.3 inches
to 38.3 inches, reference U.S. FAA Human Factors Design Standard,
HF-STD-001, dated May 2003). The pilot and co-pilot seats and pedals
are also adjustable to enable the cockpit crew to adjust their seat
positions for comfortable access to cockpit controls, so that they can
easily carry out normal and emergency duties without hindrance.

•• Forward and aft 6” (15 cm)


•• Up and down 4.5” (11.4 cm)
•• Adjustable pedals

The cockpit ceiling provides ample clearance for the 95th percentile male wearing a flight helmet in either the
pilot or co-pilot seat.

PASSENGER / CARGO COMPARTMENT: The passenger / cargo compartment occupies the middle
section of the cabin. The compartment has a volume of 130 cubic feet (3.68 m3), which can be used in a
standard or corporate configuration for passenger seating, or as cargo area. The aft cabin has an additional
volume of 74 cubic feet (2.10 m3), giving a total contiguous cabin volume of 204 cubic feet (5.78 m3).

A forward hinged and aft sliding door on each side of the cabin provide a 61.9” wide x 44.25” high (158.7 x
112.3 cm) unobstructed door opening on each side of the helicopter for easy passenger compartment loading
and unloading. The two forward doors are hinged to open forward and the two sliding doors open aft and flush
along the cabin exterior. The passenger/cargo compartment doors can be opened individually or at the same
time.

The data set forth in 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
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STANDARD SEATING AND TRIM
Standard Configuration six-place seating consists of two rows of three energy-absorbing seats, with individual
4-point restraint system, quick release disconnects and fixed provisions for the optional passenger cabin ICS
system. Two standard seating configurations are available:

•• 6-place seating with 15.5“ wide seats, which can be quickly arranged into either an airline configuration
with both rows facing forward, or a club seating configuration with two rows facing each other
•• 6-place seating with 18.5” wide seats in a club seating configuration.

Each individual passenger seat assembly is installed on two transverse seat rail tracks that are attached to the
cabin floor. The quick release disconnects enable the seats to be quickly arranged, or to remove individual
seats to meet special mission configuration requirements. The seats are upholstered in fabric or optional vinyl.

Standard interior trim consists of full thermoplastic closeouts on all airframe areas, a molded thermoplastic
headliner with two fixed slotted air vents, and a choice of either durable low loop nylon blend carpeting or
optional “Aermat” vinyl floor covering.

Standard 6-place 15.5” wide passenger seats in Forward Standard 6-place 18.5” wide passenger seats in Club
Facing Airline Seating Arrangement Seating Arrangement

Standard Headliner with slotted air vents Optional Headliner with LED lights
& adjustable air vents

ADDITIONAL INTERIOR OPTIONS: The following additional optional accessory kits are also available for
selection on aircraft equipped with standard interior and seating. See Optional Accessory Kits, page 18 for
additional information on part numbers, availability and weights.

•• Aft Cabin ICS – 6 Place (Headsets not included)


•• Headliner with LED lights & adjustable Air Vents (recommended when optional air conditioning equipment
is selected)
•• Soundproofing
•• Aft Bulkhead Closeout Panel, available with or without soundproofing

The data set forth in 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
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CORPORATE SEATING AND INTERIOR TRIM
Three corporate seating options are available:

All corporate seating options include plush “Overstuffed


Style” seats with 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
Six place seating with 18.5” wide seats facing either forward or aft. The seats are upholstered
in premium leather.

The corporate interior trim consists of full thermoplastic


panels on all airframe areas with color coordinated
leather or fabric trim, plush wool color coordinated carpet,
and a molded thermoplastic corporate headliner with
LED lights, adjustable air vents and color coordinated
leather trim.

ADDITIONAL INTERIOR OPTIONS: The following


additional optional accessory kits are also available for
Five place club seating with a row of two 21.5” seats selection on aircraft equipped with a corporate interior
separated by a center console facing a row of
three 18.5” seats with a center seat fold-down table and seating.

•• Aft Cabin ICS – 6 Place (Headsets not included)


•• Soundproofing
•• Aft Bulkhead Closeout Panel, available with or
without soundproofing
•• 6-place 18.5” corporate seats with fold-down center
tables as a customizing option

Note: Corporate passenger seats, interior trim and


plush wool carpeting, corporate head liner, aft
bulkhead closeout panel, and soundproofing
Four place club seating with two 21.5” seats
separated by a center console in each row
are optional accessory kits, not included in
Standard Configuration weight and price. See
Optional Accessory Kits, page 18, for additional
information.

A molded thermoplastic corporate headliner with


LED lights, adjustable air vents and color
coordinated leather trim

The data set forth in 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
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Standard Configuration
(Items Included in List Price)

Certified for Single Pilot IFR; Certification Basis: FAR Part 27Amendments 27-1 through 27-40, and
Amendment 27-44 (2008, requirements pertaining to flight performance and flight characteristics).

AIRFRAME POWERPLANT (continued)


Fuselage: Machined alloy airframe with single piece Electrical Provisions for Inlet Barrier Filter
machined roof beams, lift frames, cabin keel beams and nose
Engine Fire Detector & Fire Extinguisher System
beams; carbon fiber composite side-bodies, belly panels, nose
skins, floor panels, decks and engine cowls TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE SYSTEMS
Corrosion resistant design with wet installed fasteners and Two-stage dual input drive main transmission, 1,100 shp
sealed surfaces where dissimilar materials are found, to Maximum Continuous Power
provide exceptional resistance to adverse environmental Two fluid filled pylon mounts LIVE suspension (left and right
conditions vertical axis mounts)
Doors (six, carbon fiber): Hinged pilot & co-pilot doors with Two elastomeric forward/aft restraints
sliding windows; hinged forward and sliding aft passenger
doors on both sides. Three main transmission chip detectors (fuzz burning)
Passenger doors provide 61.9 inches unobstructed opening Two transmission-mounted hydraulic pumps
on each side of the cabin. Tail rotor drive shaft:
Door Locks for cockpit, cabin and luggage compartment, with Two steel forward drive shafts in engine deck/fire zone
common keying.
Two interchangeable carbon fiber composite aft drive shafts
Luggage compartment: Aft cabin (74 cubic feet), with 16 in tailboom zone
discrete tie-down hardpoints and R/H side external luggage
door Single stage 90° tail rotor gearbox
Landing gear: Tubular skid type with replaceable wear shoes One tail rotor gearbox chip detector (fuzz burning)
Tailboom: Carbon fiber tailboom, vertical fin and horizontal ROTORS AND CONTROLS
stabilizer Main rotor: Soft-in-plane system, 36 ft. diameter, four
Fuselage mounted passenger cabin steps, forward mounted interchangeable M/R blades, with stacked composite
crew steps, and aft maintenance step yokes, titanium drive plate and CF fittings, elastomeric
CF (Centrifugal Force) bearings and shear restraints, and
Provisions for mooring, jacking and single point lifting elastomeric lead/lag dampers
Windows: Gray tinted acrylic windows and windshields Composite M/R blades with Nickel-Cobalt leading edge
Wire Strike Protection System Fixed Provisions , Cabin and abrasion strips and tip caps, HIGH VISABILITY (orange/white
Nose Provisions (Bristol/AAI) top - white bottom) paint scheme
Air Conditioning Drive Quill (Required for installation of any Air Tail rotor: Four blade stacked system, 65” diameter, with low
Conditioning system) tip speed, scissor arrangement, composite T/R blades with
swept blade tips, Nickel-Cobalt leading edge abrasion strips,
Air Conditioning Fixed Provisions and elastomeric flapping bearings
Three color exterior paint schemes, Sample illustrations Dual Hydraulic System with integrated hydraulic modules
available upon request
Mechanical flight controls throughout
POWERPLANT
Collective mounted throttle controls
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada 207D1 Engines, 1,172 shp
Rotor Brake Provisions
(Mechanical) Kaximum Continiuous Rating (589 shp per
engine) FLIGHT & ENGINE INSTRUMENTS – Bell BasiX-Pro™
Integrated Avionics System
Electronic Engine Controls (EEC)
EFIS/EICAS (Electronic Flight Instruments System/ Engine
Fuel Management Module (FMM) Indicating & Crew Alerting System)
Fuel system: 216.9 gal. (821 liter) usable capacity, with three Two 6” x 8” color LCD displays with video display capability
rupture resistant fuel cells located under the cabin floor panel
and suction type fuel feed system “Smart” programmable display unit provisions for future
interface required for customized equipment installations

Note 1: Standard Configuration includes:


•• Fixed provisions for Cat A. Operations equipment, Inlet Barrier Fliter, Air Conditioning, Rotor Brake & WSPS
•• ELT
•• Pilot & Copilot seats, 6 place Passenger Seating with 18.5” wide seats
•• Standard Interior, Headliner panels and Carpet
The data set forth in 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
© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 14 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Standard Configuration (continued)
FLIGHT & ENGINE INSTRUMENTS (continued) ELECTRICAL
Aircraft Data Interface Unit, Dual Channel 28 volt DC system, dual generator configuration
AFCS (3-axis), Dual digital autopilot 25 AmpH Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery
Dual channel SCAS and trim actuators Two 150 Amp Starter Generators, with two generator-regulator
control units
AD/AHRS (Air Data/Attitude Heading Reference System),
Dual Channel (Honeywell KSG7200) External power source connection
Course/Heading/Flight Director Panel LED Cockpit instrument, annunciator, utility and map lighting
with programmable lighting power supply to ensure light
Standby Instruments: Attitude, Altitude, Heading and Airspeed
balancing across all cockpit display and control panels
Electronic Data Recorder embedded in the IAS (Integrated
All LED basic external lighting system:
Avionics System) (non-crashworthy)
•• One forward & two sideward facing fixed LED array
COMMUNICATIONS & NAVIGATION landing lights
Nav/Comm/GPS: VOR/ILS/GS/COMM/GPS and WAAS •• Three high intensity LED position lights
(Wide Area Augmentation System), with two 1.8” high x 3.3” •• One flashing LED anti-colllision light
wide displays (Garmin GNS 430W) Digital maintenance interface available from cockpit for all
Transponder: ELS compliant Mode S (Garmin GTX 330) digital aircraft systems
Dual Keyed and/or VOX Intercom System RADS wiring for sensors embetted in basic aircraft wiring
PMA-7000H Audio Panel with Integral Marker Beacon Baggage compartment lighting
Receiver Electrical Provisions Kit (Required for Cat.A Operations)
ELT (ARTEX C406-N-HM) 7,500 lb INCREASED INTERNAL GROSS WEIGHT KIT
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT (see Note 3)
Open cabin design with flat floor, total contiguous cabin Flashing Forward Light
volume 232 cu. ft. (passenger and aft cabin/ area volume 204 Radar Altimeter
cu. ft.)
HTAWS
Standard cockpit seating (2 seats), adjustable forward & aft,
up & down, with lumbar support and adjustable pedals Cockpit Voice Recorder/Flight Data Recorder

Passenger Seat Rails LOOSE EQUIPMENT

Standard 6-place passenger seating with 4-point restraint Keys for crew, passenger and baggage doors
system, individual seat quick release disconnects & ICS fixed Manuals – Flight, Maintenance and Illustrated
provisions (choice of 5.5” wide or 18.5” wide Seats) PartsBreakdown / Special Tools Catalogue
Ram air cockpit and cabin ventilation system, with cockpit Main and Tail Rotor tie downs
Windshield defogging vent blowers
Cargo tie downs
Standard Interior: Thermoplastic panels covering all doors
and interior trim areas, & choice of durable low loop nylon Pitot Cover
carpet or “Aermet” vinyl floor covering Engine Inlet Covers
Standard Headliner, Passenger Cabin, with two fixed slotted Engine Exhaust Covers
side air vents
Engine Exhaust Covers
Oil Cooler Cover
Ground Handling wheels, hydraulic

Note 2: Minimum SPIFR Configuration includes:


•• Provisions for optional equipment including Cat A. Operations, Inlet Barrier Fliter, Air Conditioning, Rotor Brake & Wire Strike Protection System
fixed provisions
•• ELT
•• Pilot seat
Note 3: Operation at 7,500 lb increased internal gross weight requires installation of the following equipment:
•• Flashing Forward Light
•• Radar Altimeter
•• Helicopter Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (HTAWS), #1 Garmin GNS-530W NAV/COM/GPS with HTAWS or equivalent HTAWS system
•• Cockpit Voice Recorder/Flight Data Recorder

The data set forth in 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 - 7,500 lb IGW 15 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Optional Accessory Kits
Refer to notes for kit compatibility. Additional Kits and STC Items may be available for factory installation.
Please consult sales or contract personnel regarding special needs prior to selection of final configuration

Projected Wt Wt
Kit Description Notes
Availability Status (lb) (kg)
AIRFRAME
Dual Pilot Control Provisions  5.3 2.4 3
Dual Pilot Controls Equipment (does not include co-pilot head set)
 10.5 4.8 3
(required for Dual Pilot operation)
Pilot Cyclic Stick Locking Device  0.2 0.1
200 Amp Starter Generator (dual) (required for Cat. A operations)  7.8 3.5 1, 22
Increased Capacity Battery, 53 AmpH (Cat. A compliant)  35.1 15.9 1, 22
Increased Capacity Battery, 44 AmpH (Cat. A Compliant)  28.2 12.8 1, 22
36 AmpH Battery  19.2 8.7 22
Articulated Landing Light (Required for Cat. A Operations)  9.2 4.2 1
Rotor Brake Equipment  9.8 4.4
Aux. Fuel Tank Equipment (39 US Gal.)  60.2 27.3
Windshield Wiper (Pilot) (ECE)  9.8 4.4 5
Windshield Wiper (Co-pilot) (ECE)  6.9 3.1 5
Rear Clamshell Doors with windows  28.8 13.1
Emergency Float Provisions (Electrical & Fixed) - for Floats without Life Rafts  23.3 10.6 6
Emergency Floats without life rafts (Aerazur) (life vests not included)  129.6 58.8 6
Emergency Float Provisions (Electrical & Fixed) - for Floats with Life Raft(s)  23.4 10.6 6
Emergency Floats with one life raft, Left side (Aerazur) (life vests not included)  175.3 79.5 6
Emergency Floats with two life rafts, Left & Right sides (Aerazur) (life vests not
 220.9 100.2 6
included)
Emergency Floats Hoist Protection Cover (required for operation of rescue hoist
 1.6 0.7
with with emergency floats installed)
Ditching Kit (additional strengthening to a/c nose and belly)  3.4 1.5 7
Life Vest Provisions, 4 place Stowage Pouches  0.5 0.2 7
Life Vest Provisions. 5 place Stowage Pouches  0.6 0.3 7
Life Vest Provisions, 6 place Stowage Pouches  0.8 0.4 7
Emergency Egress, Standard Interior (push-out windows for hinged passenger
 8.1 3.7 8
doors)
Protected Tail-Rotor System  11.9 5.4 9
Flashing Forward Light  0.6 0.3 4
Passenger Steps - Single step each side  -8.2 -3.7 10
AUDIO
Aft Cabin ICS - 6 Place (Headsets not included)  2.5 1.1
AVIONICS
Radar Altimeter (Honeywell KRA 405B) (Required for Cat. A Operations)  5.5 2.5 1, 4
3rd Display Unit & 2nd Standby Compass (Required for Dual Pilot IFR)  23.6 10.7 3
ADF (Honeywell KR 87)  10.6 4.8
GNS-530W NAV/COMM/GPS (replaces Standard Equipment #1 GNS-430W)  2.2 1.0 4

The data set forth in 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
© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 16 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Optional Accessory Kits (continued)

Projected Wt Wt
Kit Description Notes
Availability Status (lb) (kg)
AVIONICS (continued)
HTAWS Modification for GNS-530W:
 0.4 0.2 4
Wiring Provisions & HTAWS Data Card
Traffic Advisory System (Avidyne TAS620)  17.7 8.0 11
Traffic Advisory System (Avidyne TAS605)  11.5 5.2 11
4th Axis Autopilot  4.5 2.0
Weather Radar (Primus 660)  28.0 12.7
ENGINE
Engine Fuel Heater (PW207D2 Engine) (P&W)  4.3 2.0
Compressor Wash Kit  1.4 0.6
Inlet Barrier Filter  20.5 9.3
Engine Fire Extinguisher - 2nd bottle  6.6 3.0
ENVIRONMENT
Single Evaporator Air Conditioning with manual controls (AirComm)  84.5 38.3 12, 13
Dual Evaporator Air Conditioning with manual controls (AirComm)  113.3 51.4 12, 13
Bleed Air Heater Provisions (AirComm)  16.6 7.5
Bleed Air Heater Equipment (with chin bubble defrost capability)  21.1 9.6
EQUIPMENT
Cargo Hook Provisions (Onboard Systems)  12.0 5.4
Cargo Hook Equipment, 3,000 lb. capacity (Onboard Systems)  31.4 14.2
High Gross Weight Towing kit (AAI) (Required for towing at weight > 5,850 lb)  N/A N/A
Main Rotor Blade Folding Kit (2-fwd, 2-aft) (Paravion) 2nd Quarter 2012 1.0 0.5
Quick Release Main Rotor Blade Bolts (4 bolts, 1 per blade; required for use
 3.2 1.5
with Main Rotor Blade Folding Kit)
Rescue Hoist Provisions, including Interior Trim modification  40.5 18.4 14, 15
Rescue Hoist Equipment, Goodrich 600 lb. capacity  184.2 83.6 14, 15
FLIGHT & ENGINE INSTRUMENTS
Cockpit Voice Recorder/Flight Data Recorder, Crashworthy  14.2 6.4
Health & Usage Monitoring System (AAI)  18.0 8.2
NVG Compatible Pilot Display Units and Flight Director (CHFD)  0.0 0.0 16
3rd Display Unit & 2nd Standby Compass with NVG Compatible 3rd DU  23.6 10.7 16
Available as
NVG compatible lighting for all other light sources (may be US ITAR Controlled) customized TBD TBD 16
installation
INTERIOR
Headliner with LED lights & adjustable Air Conditioning vents  11.5 5.2 13
Corporate Headliner with LED lights, adjustable Air Conditioning vents and
 11.8 5.4 13
colour coordinated leather trim
Corporate Interior, Single Pilot
-- Corporate Interior Trim  9.3 4.2 18
-- Plush Wool Carpets (for use with Single Pilot Controls)

The data set forth in 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 - 7,500 lb IGW 17 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Optional Accessory Kits (continued)
Projected Wt Wt
Kit Description Notes
Availability Status (lb) (kg)
INTERIOR (continued)
Corporate Interior, Dual Pilot
-- Corporate Interior Trim  9.0 4.1 18
-- Plush Wool Carpets (for use with Dual Pilot Controls)
Cabin Soundproofing  10.0 4.5 17
Aft Bulkhead Closeout panel  9.6 4.4 14, 17
Aft Bulkhead Closeout panel with soundproofing  26.5 12.0 14, 17
Available as
Utility Light Weight Interior customized -20.0 -9.1
installation
Note: All interior option weight values are delta increase or decrease from standard configuration weights.
PASSENGER SEATING OPTIONS
Corporate 6-Place Seating, 18.5" wide seats with 3-point restraint system, quick
 22.8 10.3
release disconnects & ICS fixed provisions.
Corporate 5-Place club seating with 1 centre console and side arm rests, 3-point
 31.6 14.3
restraint system, quick release disconnects & ICS fixed provisions.
Corporate 4-Place club seating with centre consoles and side arm rests, 3-point
 33.2 15.1
restraint system, quick release disconnects & ICS fixed provisions.
Seat Rail Removal  -6.0 -2.7 2, 21
Note: All passenger seating option weight values are weight increase or decrease from the standard configuration weights.
VENDOR KITS - STC
Sliding Passenger Door Photo (Sliding) Window, L/H (AAI)  4.4 2.0 19
Sliding Passenger Door Photo (Sliding) Window, R/H (AAI)  4.4 2.0 19
Automatic Door Openers, Crew (2 door kit) (AAI)  1.9 0.9
Automatic Door Openers, Passenger (2 door kit) (AAI)  2.2 1.0
Wire Strike Protection System Detachable Equipment, skid gear a/c (AAI)
 21.4 9.7 20
RECOMMENDED
Crew Floor Protectors - L/H & R/H (AAI)  5.2 2.4
Cabin Floor Protectors (AAI) (Fwd & Aft)  9.1 4.1
Cabin Floor Protector, Forward (AAI)  4.0 1.8
Cabin Floor Protector, Aft (AAI)  5.1 2.3
Cargo Mirror (AAI)  3.2 1.5
Hard Point (Rappelling System) (AAI)  0.4 0.2 23
Hard Point (Ceiling, Spotter) (AAI)  0.3 0.1 23
Hard Point (Floor, Spotter) (AAI)  0.4 0.2 23
Fuel Filler Area Protector (AAI)  0.1 0.0

The data set forth in 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
© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 18 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Optional Accessory Kits (continued)
Optional Accessories Explanatory Notes:

1. Kits required for Category A Operations:


••200 Amp Starter Generator (Dual)
••Increased Capacity Battery (53 AmpH or 44 AmpH)
••Articulated Landing Light
••Radar Altimeter
2. Standard Configuration kits removable and / or replaceable by customizing or optional accessory kit.
3. Kits required for Dual Pilot IFR:
•• Dual Pilot Control Provisions
•• Dual Pilot Controls Equipment
•• 3rd Display Unit and 2nd Standby Compass
4. Optional Accessory Kits required for 7,500 lb. Internal Gross Weight Operations (ref. Transport Canada
approved Flight Manual Supplement BHT-429-FMS-11):
•• Flashing Forward Light
•• Radar Altimeter
•• GNS-530W NAV/COMM/GPS (replaces Standard Equipment #1 GNS-430W)
•• HTAWS Modification for GNS-530W
•• Cockpit voice Recorder/Flight Data Recorder, Crashworthy
5. The Bell 429 helicopter is certified for IFR operations without windshield wipers.
•• Installation of the Pilot Windshield Wiper kit does not require installation of the Co-pilot Windshield Wiper
kit.
•• Installation of the Co-pilot Windshield Wiper requires installation of the Pilot windshield Wiper Kit.
6. Emergency Floats Electrical and Fixed Provisions kits are required for installation of Emergency Floats.
Each Emergency Float kit (removable equipment) consists of two removable integrated skid mounted
modules containing inflatable floats, inflation bottles and, if selected, an optional JAROPS compliant
6-person life raft with survival equipment, giving customers a choice among three Emergency Float
configurations:
•• Emergency Floats without life rafts
•• Emegency Floats with one life raft (left side)
•• Emergency Floats with two life rafts
•• Towing or pushing the Bell 429 helicopter with ground handling wheels when the helicopter is equipped
with the emergency flotation system requires each flotation module to be removed from the landing gear
and temporarily stowed on the ground handling wheels, using a float carrier pad and strap
7. Ditching certification is is required for operations under European Joint Aviation Regulation JAR-OPS
3.843(a) for Performance Class 1 or 2 flights over water in a hostile environment at a distance from
land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruise speed. If ditching certification
is required, the following kits must be installed: Ditching Kit, Emergency Floats, and Life Vest Provision
Kits.
8. Emergency Egress Kit is required for front row passenger emergency exit when Emergency Floats and
5.5” standard 6-place seating kits are installed with passenger seats in airline seating arrangement with
front row of seats facing forward.
9. The Protected Tail Rotor System is designed to prevent injury and provide a safe working environment
for personnel who are in the vicinity of the aircraft.

The data set forth in 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 - 7,500 lb IGW 19 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Optional Accessory Kits (continued)
10 Optional kit to replace full length standard configuration passenger steps, if full length steps are not
required. Single step kit is not compatible with airline configuration passenger seat installation.
11. Avidyne TAS605 Traffic Avoidance System is a lighter weight system available as a customized
installation. See page 9 of the Bell 429 Product Specification for features comparison.
12. Air Conditioning Quill Drive and Provisions are included in Standard Configuration.
13. Headliner with adjustable air vents, p/n 429-706-202-107 or 429-706-202-109, is recommended for more
effective cooling when air conditioning is installed.
14. Aft Cabin Bulkhead Closeout, if installed, must be removed for Rescue Hoist Operations.
15. Right side aft passenger seat must be removed for installation of the Rescue Hoist Control Box Pendent
Bracket. Pendent bracket is removable when pendent is not installed for mission use.
16. Complete NVG compatible lighting consists of the following optional accessories:
•• p/n 429-706-022-101, -105 , or -109 replaces the standard #1 & #2 Display Units and CHFD panel with
NVG compatible units
•• p/n 429-706-022-103, -107, or -111 should be selected instead of p/n 429-706-026-101, -103, or -105 for
NVG compatible 3rd Display Unit
•• NVG compatible lighting treatment for other internal and external light sources, including NVG lighting
for the standby compasses and cabin black-out curtains, will vary depending upon specific aircraft
configuration. Aerodynamix STC’d NVG lighting is avaliable as a customized installation.
17. For effective internal noise reduction, Aft Cabin Bulkhead panel, p/n 429-706-060-103 or 429-706-060-
105, is strongly recommended when cabin soudproofing is installed.
18. Standard Configuration floor covering includes a customer choice of materials, either durable low loop
nylon blend carpet or ”Aermat” vinyl floor covering. Either single pilot or dual pilot standard carpet is
included in Standard Configuration Price. Corporate Interior floor covering is plush 100% wool carpet,
colour coordinated to match leather seat upholstery.
19. Three Passenger Door Sliding Window colour options available:
•• p/n 429-564-007, L/H (Gray)
•• p/n 429-564-009, L/H (Medium Gray)
•• p/n 429-564-011, L/H (Dark Gray)
•• p/n 429-564-008, R/H (Gray)
•• p/n 429-564-010, R/H (Medium Gray)
•• p/n 429-564-012, R/H (Dark Gray)
20. Wire Strike Protection System Provisions are included in Standard Configuration.
21. Passenger Seat Rail Removal kit required for installation of AMC or Aerolite EMS Interior Systems.
22. Installation of 53 AmpH, 44 AmpH or 36 AmpH battery requires installation of the 200 Amp Starter
Generator kit. However, installation of 200 Amp Starter Generator does not require installation of the 53
AmpH battery.
23. At least one Spotter hardpoint is required for Rescue Hoist or Rappelling Operations.

The data set forth in 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
© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 20 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration

Helicopter 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

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 21 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
M429 IGE HOVER CEILING
IGE Hover Ceiling
TWIN ENGINE OPERATION AT TAKEOFF POWER
CLEANTwinINLET
Engine BARRIER
OperationFILTER INSTALLED
at Takeoff Power
ZERO
Clean Inlet FilterWIND HEADWIND
ORZero
Installed, Wind or Headwind

GROSS WEIGHT - 100 KG


21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
20
IS
A IS
60
IS
IS

+1 A
A
A

19
+2

+3

C
0
0

°C
°C

56
18

17 52
- -
10 ° 40 °
16 C C
-
48
30 °
15 C
-

PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 100 METERS


20 ° 44
C
14
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 1000 FT

13 40

12 C
M

36
AX
O

10 °
AT

11 20 ° C
LI
M

C 32
IT

30 °
(I

10
SA

C
+3
. 7° C
6

9 28
)

8 24
7
20
6 40 °
C
16
5

4
MAX INT GW 7000 LBS

12
INT GW & MAX EXT
ALTERNATE MAX

3
8
GW 7500 LBS

.
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

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© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 22 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
M429 OGE HOVER CEILING
OGE Hover Ceiling
TWIN ENGINE OPERATION AT TAKEOFF POWER
CLEAN
Twin INLET
EngineBARRIER
Operation FILTER
at TakeoffINSTALLED
Power
ZERO
Clean Inlet Filter WIND HEADWIND
ORZero
Installed, Wind or Headwind

GROSS WEIGHT - 100 KG


21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
20
60
IS

ALTERNATE MAX INT GW


IS

& MAX EXT GW 7500 LBS


MAX INT GW 7000 LBS
A

A
19
+2

+1

IS
0

A
°C

°C
56
18

17 52

16
48
15

PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 100 METERS


44
IS
A

14 -
+3
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 1000 FT

40 °
0
°C

C
13
-
30 ° 40
C
-
20 °
M

12 36
AX

C
O

0° -
AT

C 10 °
11 C
LI

10 °
M

32
IT

C
10
(I
SA
+3
. 7° C
6

9 28
)

8 24
20 °
7 C
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

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 23 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
M429 SERVICE CEILING
TWIN ENGINE AT Service Ceiling
MAX CONTINUOUS POWER
CLEAN INLET at
Twin Engine BARRIER
MaximumFILTER INSTALLED
Continuous Power
ZERO
Clean Inlet FilterWIND HEADWIND
ORZero
Installed, Wind or Headwind

GROSS WEIGHT - 100 KG


21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
20 IS -
A +
IS
A
IS
A
IS
A
40 °
C 60
30 +2 +1
0° -
19 °C 0°
C C 30 °
C
56
18 -
20 °
C
M
17 AX 52
O -
AT 10 °
C
16 LI
M
IT 10 ° 48
( IS C

15 A+
36 .
C

PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 100 METERS



C
44
14 )
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 1000 FT

13 40
20 °
C
12 36
11 30 °
C 32
10

9 28

8 24
7
20
6
16
5
ALTERNATE MAX INT GW
& MAX EXT GW 7500 LBS
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 72 74 76
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB

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© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 24 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
M429 OEI SERVICE CEILING
OEIOEI30 Sevice
MINUTE Ceiling
POWER
CLEAN INLETOEI BARRIER
30-MinuteFILTER
Power INSTALLED
ZERO
Clean Inlet FilterWIND HEADWIND
ORZero
Installed, Wind or Headwind

GROSS WEIGHT - 100 KG


21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
20
60

ALTERNATE MAX INT GW


MAX INT GW 7000 LBS

& MAX EXT GW 7500 LBS


19
56
18

17 52

16
48
15
IS

PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 100 METERS


A 44
IS

IS
IS

14
A
A

+2
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 1000 FT

+1

-
+3

40
0

0
°C
0

°C

°C
°C

13 -
30 ° 40
C
-
12 20 °
C 36
-
10 °
11 0° C
32
M

C
AX

10
O
AT
LI

28
M

9
IT
(I
SA
+3

8 24
6
. 7° C

10 °
7
)

C
30 ° 20
C 20 °
6 C

16
5 40 °
C
4 12
3
8
2
4
1 50 °
C
0 0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 25 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
M429 OEI SERVICE CEILING
OEI Sevice Ceiling
OEI CONTINUOUS POWER
CLEAN INLET OEIBARRIER
ContinuousFILTER
Power INSTALLED
ZERO
Clean Inlet FilterWIND HEADWIND
ORZero
Installed, Wind or Headwind

GROSS WEIGHT - 100 KG


21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
20
60

ALTERNATE MAX INT GW


MAX INT GW 7000 LBS

& MAX EXT GW 7500 LBS


19
56
18

17 52

16
48
15

PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 100 METERS


44
IS
IS

IS
IS

A
A

14
A
+2
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - 1000 FT

+1
+3

0
°C

°C
0
°C

13 40

12 36
-
40 °
11 C
-
30 °
C
32
10 -
20 °
C
9 28
-
M

10 °
AX

C
8
O

24
AT
LI


M

C
7
IT

20
(I
SA
+3

10 °
6 C
6
. 7° C

16
)

5 20 °
30 ° C
C
4 12
3
8
2
40 ° 4
1 50 °
C
C
0 0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76
GROSS WEIGHT - 100 LB

Specifications subject to change without notice.


© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 26 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration

Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed


ISA & ISA+20°C
New Pratt & Whitney Canada
PW207D1/D2 Engines
Basic Inlet or Barrier Filter Installed
Clean Configuration with Standard Skid Gear
Air Conditioning / Heater Off

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 27 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA) 00K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New
ALTITUDE = Engine)
SEA LEVEL
PressureOAT = 15=°CSea Level
Altitude
OAT = 15°C (ISA)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300
TRANSMISSION LIMIT
100
640 290
95 620 280
90 600 270
LRC
580
85 260
560
80 250
540
75 240
520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

230
70 500
TORQUE - %

480 220
65
460 210
60
MAX
440 . 200
55 ENDUR
420 190
50
400 180
75
45 70
LB

380 65 VNE
170
0
10

40 60
360
x

55 160
W

35 340
G

50 150
30 320
140
300
130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 28 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA) 02K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 2000 FT
PressureOAT = 11°=C2,000 FT
Altitude
OAT = 11°C (ISA)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300

640 TRANSMISSION LIMIT


100 290
620 280
95
600 270
90
580
260
85 560 LRC
250
80 540
240
520
75

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

230
500
TORQUE - %

70 220
480
65 210
460
60 440 200
MAX
55 420 .
ENDUR 190

50 400 180
380 75 VNE
45 170
LB

70
360 65
0
10

40 60 160
x

340 55
W

35 150
G

320 50
30 140
300
130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 29 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA) 04K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 4000 FT
PressureOAT = 7°=
Altitude C 4,000 FT
OAT = 7°C (ISA)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300

640 TRANSMISSION LIMIT 290


100
620 280
95 600 270
90 580
260
560
85 250
540
80 LRC 240
520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

75 230
500
TORQUE - %

480 220
70
460 210
65
440 200
60
420 190
55 MAX
.
400 ENDUR 180
50 VNE
380 170
75
45 360
70 160
LB

40 340 65
0

60
10

150
55
x

35 320
W

50 140
G

300
30
130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 30 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA) 06K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 6000 FT
PressureOAT = 3°=
Altitude C 6,000 FT
OAT = 3°C (ISA)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300

640 TRANSMISSION LIMIT 290


100
620 280
95 600 MAX CONTINUOUS POWER
270
580
90 260
560
250
85 540 LRC
240
80 520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

230
500
75
TORQUE - %

480 220
70
460 210
65 440 200
60 420 190
MAX
400 .
55 ENDUR 180
380 VNE
50 170
75
360
45 70 160
340
LB

6 150
40 65
0
10

320 550
x

35 50 140
W

300
G

30 130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 31 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA) 08K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross FLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 8000 FT
-
= 1°=C8,000 FT
PressureOAT
Altitude
OAT = -1°C (ISA)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300

640 290
100
620 280
95 600 270
580
90 MAX CONTINUOUS POWER 260
560
250
85 540
240
520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


80
FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

230
500
TORQUE - %

75 220
480
70 460 210

65 440 200
420 190
60
400 MAX 180
.
55 ENDUR
380 VNE
170
50 360 75
LRC 160
45 340 70
150
LB

40 320 65
0
10

60 140
300
x

35 55
50
W

130
G

280
30
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 32 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA) 10K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE 10,000 FT
on New=Engine)
ALTITUDE
-
°C10,000 FT
= 5=
Pressure OAT
Altitude
OAT = -5°C (ISA)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300

640 290
100
620 280
95 600 270
580
260
90
560
250
85 540
MAX CONTINUOUS POWER 240
520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

80 230
500
TORQUE - %

75 480 220

460 210
70
440 200
65
420 190
60 400 180
MAX
. VNE
55 380 ENDUR 170
50 360
75 160
340 LRC
45 70 150
320
65
LB

40 140
300
0
10

60 130
35
x

280 55
50
W
G

30 260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 33 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA+20) 00K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross FLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New
ALTITUDE = Engine)
SEA LEVEL
PressureOAT = 35=°CSea Level
Altitude
OAT = 35°C (ISA + 20)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
TRANSMISSION LIMIT 300
100 660
640 MAX CONTINUOUS POWER 290
95
620 280
90
600 270
85 580
260
80 560
250
540
75
240
520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

70 230
500
TORQUE - %

65 220
480
60 460 210

55 440 200
MAX LRC
420 .
50 ENDUR 190
400 180
45 75
70
LB

380 65 VNE
40 170
0

60
10

360
x

55 160
35
W

340 50
G

150
30 320
140
300
130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 34 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA+20) 02K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 2000 FT
PressureOAT = 31°=C2,000 FT
Altitude
OAT = 31°C (ISA + 20)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300
100
640 290
95 620 280
90 600 MAX CONTINUOUS POWER
270
580
85 260
560
80 250
540
240
75 520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

230
70 500
TORQUE - %

480 220
65
460 210
60
440 MAX 200
.
55 ENDUR
420 190
50 400 LRC 180
75
45 380 VNE
170
LB

70
360 65
0

40
10

60 160
x

340 55
W

35 50 150
G

320
30 140
300
130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 35 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA+20) 04K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 4000 FT
PressureOAT = 27°=C4,000 FT
Altitude
OAT = 27°C (ISA + 20)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300
100 640 290

95 620 280
600 270
90
580
MAX CONTINUOUS POWER 260
85 560
250
80 540
240
520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


75
FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

230
500
TORQUE - %

70 220
480
65 460 210

60 440 200
MAX
.
55 420 ENDUR 190
400 180
50 LRC
380 75 VNE
170
45 70
360
160
LB

40 65
60
0

340
10

55 150
x

35 320 50
W

140
G

30 300
130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 36 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA+20) 06K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 6000 FT
PressureOAT = 23°=C6,000 FT
Altitude
OAT = 23°C (ISA + 20)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300

100 640 290


620 280
95
600 270
90 580
260
85 560
250
540 MAX CONTINUOUS POWER
80 240
520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

75 230
500
TORQUE - %

480 220
70
460 210
65
440 200
60
420 MAX 190
.
55 ENDUR
400 180
50 380 LRC VNE
75 170
45 360 70 160
340
LB

40 65 150
0

60
10

320
35 55
x

50 140
W

300
G

30 130
280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 37 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA+20) 08K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE on New =Engine)
ALTITUDE 8000 FT
PressreOAT = 19=°C8,000 FT
Altitude
OAT = 19°C (ISA + 20)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300

100 640 290


620 280
95
600 270
90 580
260
560
85 250
540
240
80 520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

MAX CONTINUOUS POWER 230


75 500
TORQUE - %

480 220
70
460 210
65 440 200

60 420 190
400 MAX
55 . 180
ENDUR
380 VNE
50 170
75
360 LRC
45 70 160
340
65
LB

150
40 320
0
10

60 140
x

35 300 55
W

50 130
G

30 280
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 38 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
_ _ _ __ _ .
FILENAME: M429 FFL CHART (WNE ISA+20) 10K EMF
DATED: 21 NOVEMBER 2011
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
GrossFLOW
FUEL WeightVSConfiguration
AIRSPEED
Fuel Flow vs. Airspeed
ZERO WIND
CLEAN INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLED
Zero Wind
(MCP BASED ON WORSE NEW ENGINE)
Clean Inlet Barrier Filter Installed
(MCP Based
PRESSURE 10,000 FT
on New= Engine)
ALTITUDE
OAT = 15
Pressre Altitude =°10,000
C FT
OAT = 15°C (ISA + 20)
TRUE AIRSPEED - KM/HR
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
680
660 300
100 640 290
620 280
95
600 270
90 580
260
560
250
85
540
240
80 520

FUEL FLOW - KG/HR


FUEL FLOW - LB/HR

230
500
TORQUE - %

75 220
480 MAX CONTINUOUS POWER
70 460 210

65 440 200
420 190
60 MAX
.
400 ENDUR 180
55
380 VNE
170
50 360 75
160
340 70
45
65 LRC 150
320
40
60 LB 140
0
300 10
35 x 130
280 55
50 W
30 G
260 120

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180


TRUE AIRSPEED - KNOTS

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140


INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS

Specifications subject to change without notice.


Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 39 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration

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© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 40 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Bell 429 Maintenance Program
Designed through Maintenance Steering Group - 3 (MSG-3)
Bell Helicopter understands the importance of aircraft reliability to meet your mission needs. That’s why our
maintenance philosophy is to streamline maintenance requirements to ensure low direct operating costs, low
direct maintenance costs, and improved reliability by utilizing the Maintenance Steering Group – 3 (MSG-3)
while increasing occupant safety.

The Bell 429 is the first rotorcraft designed through the MSG-3 in the creation of a maintenance schedule on a
commercial helicopter with the support of the Aviation authorities, mainly Transport Canada (TC), the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

During the Customer Maintenance Advisory Panel (CMAP) meetings, the team analyzed every aircraft
system, including airframe structure and wiring installation, to determine the failure modes, their criticality,
the ease of detection, the level of inspection required and the ideal recurrence of inspection. This is where
the varied experience of the team came in to play; Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) / Airframe & Power
Plant (A&P) technicians also provided input as to the system detailed functions and used their many years
of experience in aircraft operation, respectively. From this resulted a maintenance schedule that requires
35% less maintenance man hours versus a comparable aircraft, thus improving the cost of ownership for the
Bell 429.

The following are excellent features derived through MSG-3 for the Bell 429:

•• Approved Maintenance Program (TC)


-- First rotorcraft to use the MSG-3 Process

•• Certification through MSG-3 Process


-- Same process used by commercial airlines to ensure continued airworthiness
-- Determines how and when maintenance will be performed
-- Helicopter designed and built for maintenance

•• Accessible panels to aircraft systems

•• Maintenance Program
-- Task Intervals
* Every 200 hours
* 800 hours/12 month
* Zonal Inspection
Program introduced
-- Life Limited Parts
* Composite
Components –
On Condition
* Metallic Components –
10,000 + hours (Goal)
* Elastomeric
Components – 5000
hours

Bell 429 Product Specification - 7,500 lb IGW 41 © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Bell 429 Maintenance Program (continued)
-- Zonal Inspections
* General Visual Inspections
* Part of Scheduled Inspection Program
* Start at 12-month
* Extent out to 10-Years
* Reduce Scheduled Inspection repeats

•• Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)


* Maintenance Manual & Flight Manual
* Maintenance Manual accepted by TC
* Maintenance Program approved by TC
* Flight Manual approved by TC
* Wear and repair damage limits included in initial release to customers
•• Scheduled Maintenance and Component Inspections

Bell 429 Scheduled Maintenance Inspections


Inspection Individual Task Hours Cumulative Task Hours Notes
200 hour 0.16 hrs 0.16 hrs
400 hour 5.00 hrs 5.16 hrs includes 200 hr
600 hour 3.16 hrs 3.32 hrs includes 200 hr
600 hour / 12 month 4.00 hrs 4.00 hrs
800 hour 15.892 hrs 21.212 hrs includes 200 & 400 hr
12 month 2.038 hrs 2.038 hrs
2 year 5.68 hrs 7.718 hrs includes 12 month
3 year 1.19 hrs 3.228 hrs includes 12 month
4 year 13.12 hrs 20.838 hrs includes 12 month & 2 year
5 year 2.50 hrs 4.538 hrs includes 12 month
6 year 5.15 hrs 14.058 hrs includes 12 month, 2 & 3 year
8 year 10.00 hrs 30.838 hrs includes 12 month, 2 & 4 year
10 year 8.19 hrs 18.408 hrs includes 12 month, 2 & 5 year

Bell 429 Scheduled Component Inspections


Component Interval Removal Overhaul Installation Follow Up Total
Swashplate and Friction check
5000hr 1hr 33hr 1hr 36.5hr
Support 1.5hr
Mast Assembly 5000hr 1hr 20hr 1hr N/A 22hr
Main Rotor
5000hr 11hr 150hr 16hr N/A 177.5hr
Gearbox
T/R Gearbox 5000hr 2hr 27hr 4hr T.Q. check 1hr 34hr
Main Rotor
5000hr 2hr 80hr 3hr T.Q. check 1hr 85hr
Head
T/R Hub 5000hr 1hr 12hr/hub 2hr T.Q. check 1hr 14hr/hub

© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 42 Bell 429 Production Specification - 7,500 lb IGW
January 2012
7,500 lb (3,402 kg) Increased Internal
Gross Weight Configuration
Bell 429 Training
Bell Helicopter has trained more than 120,000 pilots
The Bell Helicopter Training Academy
and maintenance technicians from over 120 countries
offers World Class Training Solutions
since opening the Bell Helicopter Training Academy
(BTA) in 1946. The Training Academy currently trains •• FAA Certified
approximately 2,000 pilots and 1,800 maintenance •• Over 60 years of continuous operations
technicians each year.
•• Over 120,000 pilot and maintenance
Highly trained professionals in courseware development engineers trained from over 120 countries
and classroom instruction are part of the Bell Helicopter •• Flight Training Devices (FTD) available for
team. BTA courseware developers and technical enhanced pilot training
instructors have over 200 years of combined maintenance
•• Maintenance and technical instructors
experience, and BTA instructor pilots have an average
have over 375 years of combined training
experience level of 12,500 flight hours.
experience
Pilot and maintainer courses have been developed for
the Bell 429 to ensure that the training suite matches the
capabilities of the Bell 429 helicopter. The complete suite
consists of advanced course materials complemented by
a Flight Training Device constructed to U.S. FAA Level
7 certification requirements (certified to Level 6), and a
composite maintenance trainer which provides hands-on
training for maintenance tasks.

For additional information about the BTA, please visit our


website, www.bellhelicopter.com, and click on “Training”.

Bell 429 Training Course Summary


The courses offered for the Bell 429 helicopter are listed
in the table below. Complimentary training is offered with Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA)
Alliance Airport north of Fort Worth, Texas.
each new Bell 429 helicopter delivery for two positions in
the Bell 429 Pilot Transition Course and one position each in the Bell 429 Field Maintenance and Integrated
Avionics Systems (IAS) courses.

Course Training Hours Duration


Bell 429 Pilot Transition Course (Ground & Flight Procedures): VFR IFR Total
Classroom Training 20 4 24
5 to 8 days
Flight Training Device 4 2 6
Transition Flight Training in BTA’s Bell 4292 up to 5 up to 3 up to 8
Bell 429 Pilot Refresher Course
Classroom Training 16 hours
~ 3 days
Flight Training Device 2 hours
Flight Training 2 hours
Bell 429 Field Maintenance 120 hours 3 weeks
Bell 429 Ingegrated Avionics Systems (IAS) 40 hours 1 week
Bell 429 Field Maintenance Refresher Course 24 hours ~ 3 days
Bell 429 Component Overhaul 80 hours 2 weeks

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Bell 429 Training (continued)
Bell 429 Course Descriptions
Pilot Training:

Bell Helicopter recognizes that pilots have different backgrounds and experience levels. For that reason the
classroom instruction, flight training device (FTD) and flight training are designed to prepare each attendee
to successfully meet the course standards. The standards followed by the instructor reflect the standards
required for aircraft operation by FAA regulations and Bell Helicopter. Training is considered complete with
demonstrated knowledge of aircraft systems and proficiency in flight maneuvers appropriate to the course of
instruction.

This course provides pilots with a comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft systems and components and
a thorough understanding of the operational characteristics and flight limitations. Classroom presentations
cover the cockpit controls and instrumentation, airframe, power-plant and all aircraft systems. In addition,
normal procedures, emergency procedures, operating limitations and performance are studied.

The flight training includes complete familiarization of the Bell 429 helicopter, instruction in the turbine engine
operation and flight instruction in normal flight maneuvers and emergency procedures. Instruction in the
flight training device (FTD) simulates emergency procedures including FADEC failure modes, hydraulic boost
failure, auto-rotations and tail rotor failure.

Maintenance Training:

Bell 429 Field Maintenance Course


This three weeks course provides a comprehensive coverage of the description, function, and maintenance
procedures required for field maintenance of the Bell 429 helicopter. The following topics are covered during
classroom or shop work: Airframe, Ground Handling and Servicing, Main Rotor, Mast, Rotating Controls,
Transmission, Main Drive Shaft, Power-plant Interface (installation and rigging as related to the airframe), Fuel
System, Tail Rotor, Tail Rotor Drive, Hydraulic System, Flight Controls, Electrical System, and Utility Systems.
This course meets the EASA Part 66 B1.3 requirements.

Bell 429 Integrated Avionics Course


This three week 429 Integrated Avionics Systems course will cover Wiring and Installation, Integrated Avionics
System, DC Power System, DC Power Distribution, Engine Electrical and Electronic Engine Control System,
Drive System Electrical, Airframe Systems Electrical, and an Examination and Review. This course meets
EASA B.2 requirements.

The following additional courses are available:

•• Bell 429 Component Overhaul (2 weeks course)


•• Bell 429 Pilot Refresher Course (3 days)
•• Bell 429 Field Maintenance Refresher (3 days)

Note: Actual flight training time flown will be based on student pilot proficiency and is not intended as an absolute value.

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January 2012
P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101
Phone: 817-280-2800
Fax: 817-278-8802
www.bellhelicopter.com

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited


12,800 rue de l’ Avenir
Mirabel, Quebec, Canada J7J1R4
Phone: 450-437-3400
Fax: 450-437-2006
©2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.

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