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430Bell Textron 430

Bell Textron 430
B430
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Year
Owner
Bell Textron
Last seen
MTOW
4,200 kg
Range
270 nm
Seats
10
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Bell Textron · 430
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
92
Active
38
Type
Turboprop
Origin
US
Powerplants
250 SERIES · 250-C40B · UNKNOWN ENG
Certifying authorities
FAA
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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
B430
B430
250 SERIES4,200 kg270 nm128 kt10
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H9SW · 13 · issued 1997-05-09

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS H9SW), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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People also ask
How many Bell Textron 430 are there?

92 Bell Textron 430 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 38 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Bell Textron 430?

The Bell Textron 430 has a range of about 270 nautical miles.

How fast is the Bell Textron 430?

The Bell Textron 430 cruises at around 128 knots.

What is the Bell Textron 430's maximum take-off weight?

The Bell Textron 430 has a maximum take-off weight of 4,200 kg.

How many seats does the Bell Textron 430 have?

The Bell Textron 430 is typically configured for up to 10 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Bell Textron 430?

The Bell Textron 430 uses ICAO type designator B430.

Is the Bell Textron 430 type certified?

Yes. The Bell Textron 430 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.