Bell 427
13 Bell 427 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 2000–2011. Most are registered in DE, NY and OK.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 2000–2011
- Seats
- 9
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply16 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 199538 reports on Bell 427 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bearing6
- pressure switch4
- skid shoe3
- transmission3
- bolt2
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 2000 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N35BC | 2001 | Roanoke, VA | Oct 15, 2025 |
| N427BW | — | Fontana, CA | Dec 17, 2019 |
| N427JJ | 2003 | Jackson, WY | Jan 10, 2019 |
| N427PG | 2000 | Batesville, AR | Jan 21, 2025 |
| N427TP | — | Albuquerque, NM | May 18, 2026 |
| N427UV | 2009 | Wilmington, DE | Aug 9, 2023 |
| N42FP | 2006 | Oklahoma City, OK | Oct 31, 2025 |
| N437ML | 2011 | Remsenburg, NY | Oct 23, 2023 |
| N50RP | 2000 | New Castle, DE | Dec 1, 2011 |
| N595JG | 2001 | Huntersville, NC | Oct 28, 2023 |
| N7945H | 2005 | Oklahoma City, OK | Dec 2, 2024 |
| N83HH | 2010 | Millbrook, NY | Dec 5, 2022 |
| N98JC | 2010 | San Juan, PR | Feb 26, 2018 |