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The Bell 407 (ICAO type B407) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 310 nm, a cruise speed of 115 knots, a service ceiling of 18,500 ft and seating for up to 7 across its variants.

Bell 407

Bell 407
B407
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Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
2,500 kg
Range
310 nm
Seats
7
407
Bell · 407
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
407
407
2,500 kg310 nm115 kt7
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H2SW · Rev 39 · issued 2000-11-01

Category
Normal Category
MTOW
2,268 kg
Seats
1 crew · 6 passengers
Fuel
484 L
Ceiling
20,000 ft
Approved fuelASTM-D-1655 Type Jet BJet AJet A-1MIL-T-5624 Grade JP-4MIL-T-5624 Grade JP5MIL-T-83133 Grade JP8
Engine

Allison Model 250-C47B with Chandler Evans EC-135 (FADEC) Fuel Control System.

Certification basis

FAR part 27, dated October 2, 1964 Amendment 27-1 through 27-30 with exceptions; FAR 36 Amdt 36-1 through 36-20; Transport Canada Special Conditions; Equivalent Safety Findings.

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Bell 407 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Bell 407 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

18 yearsmedian age

Of the 1,071 registered Bell 407 with a known build year (71% of the 1,509 we track), the median age is 18 years.

Registration activity

71changed registration in 12 months

71 of the 1,509 registered Bell 407 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 71 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
379
Tracked flights
3,935
Tracked flight hours
9,931
Share of fleet flying
25%

379 Bell 407 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (25% of the registered fleet), across 3,935 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Bell 407 manuals & documents

12 documents for the Bell 407 Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
BHT-407-FM-1 - ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL · 2005

The Bell 407GXP Rotorcraft Flight Manual provides essential operational information for the Bell 407GXP helicopter. It includes details on modifications, revisions, and safety warnings necessary for safe flight operations.

  • The manual is approved by the Canadian Department of Transport and the FAA.
  • It includes temporary revisions for modifications like oil cooler blower inlet ducts.
  • The manual must be present in the helicopter during all operations.
  • Revisions are tracked and numbered for reference.
  • Warnings are provided regarding installations not certified by Bell Helicopter.
  • The manual contains a log of revisions and pages for tracking updates.
  • It is essential to insert the latest revision pages and dispose of superseded pages.
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407 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Bell 407?

The Bell 407 has a maximum range of 310 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Bell 407 carry?

The Bell 407 seats up to 7 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Bell 407?

The Bell 407's maximum take-off weight is 2,500 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Bell 407?

The Bell 407's ICAO type designator is B407.

How many Bell 407 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 1,509 registered Bell 407 airframes worldwide.