427 — Bell Textron 427
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 55
- Active
- 21
- Type
- Turboprop
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B427 B427 | PW207D | 2,900 kg | 350 nm | 138 kt | 7 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS R00001RC · 0 · issued 2000-03-13
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS R00001RC), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered 427 aircraft
Individual 427 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N437ML2011
- N98JC2010
- N83HH2010
- N427UV2009
- N375JC2009
- N427HV2008
- N208AW2008
- N38VG2007
- VH-DMX2007
- N103WP2007
- N42FP2006
- C-GVCN2006
- VH-YUZ2006
- N7945H2005
- VH-TOR2005
- N427CK2004
- N427GT2004
- C-GGCH2003
- PRYBY2003
- N427JJ2003
- N928SC2001
- N54LV2001
- N595JG2001
- N35BC2001
How many Bell Textron 427 are there?
55 Bell Textron 427 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 21 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Bell Textron 427?
The Bell Textron 427 has a range of about 350 nautical miles.
How fast is the Bell Textron 427?
The Bell Textron 427 cruises at around 138 knots.
What is the Bell Textron 427's maximum take-off weight?
The Bell Textron 427 has a maximum take-off weight of 2,900 kg.
How many seats does the Bell Textron 427 have?
The Bell Textron 427 is typically configured for up to 8 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Bell Textron 427?
The Bell Textron 427 uses ICAO type designator B427.
Is the Bell Textron 427 type certified?
Yes. The Bell Textron 427 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.



