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C-GCGS

Built 2020 · registered CA

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This aircraft is a
Bell 429(B429)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
390 nm
Cruise speed
150 kt
Max speed
155 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
3,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
814 L
Dimensions
Length
12.7 m
Wingspan
—
Height
4.0 m
Capacity
Seats
9
Max passengers
7

Flight activity

(61 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
5
Last seen
26 Aug 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight26 Aug 2026 · 2h 04m
  • Tracked flight21 Aug 2026 · 1h 29m
  • Tracked flight21 Aug 2026 · 2h 32m
  • Tracked flight5 Jul 2026 · 1h 15m
  • Tracked flight5 Jul 2026 · 2h 03m
  • Tracked flight5 Jul 2026 · 0h 33m
  • Tracked flight5 Jul 2026 · 0h 48m
  • Tracked flight5 Jul 2026 · 0h 08m
  • Tracked flight4 Jul 2026 · 18h 54m
  • Tracked flight4 Jul 2026 · 0h 08m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
511Bell 429 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 92% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • C-GCGSCAACTIVE
    Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence
    2021 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

C-GCGS — frequently asked
What aircraft model is C-GCGS?

C-GCGS is a Bell 429, built in 2020. Sprinkle's record for C-GCGS covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is C-GCGS currently active?

Registry records list C-GCGS's status as Active, registered in Canada — a Bell 429.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of C-GCGS?

C-GCGS carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 57418, the serial assigned to this Bell 429 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for C-GCGS?

C-GCGS's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is C04A9F — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell 429 broadcasts.