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PRODUCT DATA
JANUARY 2003
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE STANDARD CONFIGURATION
SERIAL NO. 49001 AND SUBSEQUENT
The Bell 430 is the newest of the Bell intermediate twin engine helicopters and is designed
to carry nine to ten adults comfortably, including the pilot. The Bell 430 is approved
for single pilot operation (standard nine place seating) and is certified for land operation
under day or night VFR non-icing conditions as a Transport Category Rotorcraft (FAR
Part 29, Category B). The standard Bell 430 incorporates all of the redundant systems
necessary for Category A certification.
The pilot must occupy the right front seat. A passenger seat is provided on the left,
which may also carry a copilot with the addition of the optional dual flight control kit
[provisions for this kit are standard]. Seven additional passengers can be accommodated
in the spacious main cabin. Passengers can enter the cabin from either or both sides .
Two rows of two seats, centrally located, face forward. The remaining three seats are
in a row, facing forward, on a bench at the rear of the compartment. This is the STANDARD
nine place interior. Headliners, soundproofing, carpet and upholstered seats add to
the comfort. Conversion from passenger to cargo configuration is easily accomplished
by removing the cabin seats.
FORWARD
PASSENGER
OR COPILOT SEAT
PILOT'S
SEAT
SEVEN STANDARD CABIN
PASSENGER SEATS IN
THREE ROWS [ 2 X 2 X 3 ]
Summary of Contents for BELL 430
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