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Bell 427

13 Bell 427 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 2000–2011. Most are registered in DE, NY and OK.

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Registered today
13
Years built
2000–2011
Seats
9
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

16 ADs match the Bell 427 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2019-23-09Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited HelicoptersJan 10, 2020
  • 2016-20-01Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersOct 17, 2016
  • 2015-17-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) HelicoptersSep 24, 2015
  • 2013-18-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersOct 17, 2013
  • 2012-14-07Bell Helicopter Textron Canada HelicoptersAug 3, 2012
  • 2012-10-01Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited HelicoptersJun 29, 2012
  • 2011-15-51Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 407 and 427 HelicoptersNov 14, 2011
  • 2010-26-51Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3…Mar 25, 2011
  • 2011-03-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 427 HelicoptersApr 14, 2011
  • 2009-25-08Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 and Model 427 HelicoptersDec 28, 2009
  • 2009-22-11Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 and 427 HelicoptersNov 16, 2009
  • 2009-15-15Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 427 HelicoptersSep 8, 2009
  • 2009-07-52Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407…May 1, 2009
  • 2009-08-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4…Apr 24, 2009
  • 2003-04-12Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 427 HelicoptersApr 4, 2003
  • 2003-04-14Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 427 HelicoptersApr 4, 2003

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
1
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 427 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 427 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 4, 2012Substantial damage · minor injuries · Indiantown, FLN427AL

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

38 reports on Bell 427 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bearing6
  2. pressure switch4
  3. skid shoe3
  4. transmission3
  5. bolt2

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
20002
20012
20031
20051
20061
20091
20102
20111
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE2
NY2
OK2
AR1
CA1
NC1
NM1
PR1
VA1
WY1

Buyer checklist

16 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 427; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Bell 427 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 38 service difficulty reports on Bell 427 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Bell 427 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
R00001RC
Type certificate holder
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA LTD

427 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N35BC2001Roanoke, VAOct 15, 2025
N427BW—Fontana, CADec 17, 2019
N427JJ2003Jackson, WYJan 10, 2019
N427PG2000Batesville, ARJan 21, 2025
N427TP—Albuquerque, NMMay 18, 2026
N427UV2009Wilmington, DEAug 9, 2023
N42FP2006Oklahoma City, OKOct 31, 2025
N437ML2011Remsenburg, NYOct 23, 2023
N50RP2000New Castle, DEDec 1, 2011
N595JG2001Huntersville, NCOct 28, 2023
N7945H2005Oklahoma City, OKDec 2, 2024
N83HH2010Millbrook, NYDec 5, 2022
N98JC2010San Juan, PRFeb 26, 2018

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