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Bell Textron aircraft in the FAA registry
Bell Textron Inc. is an American aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. A subsidiary of Textron, Bell manufactures military rotorcraft at facilities in Fort Worth and Amarillo, Texas, and commercial helicopters in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry tracks the operational history and current status of these aircraft under specific manufacturer designations.
Registry Overview and Fleet Composition
The FAA registry lists aircraft under the manufacturer name "BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA" with a total of 732 registered aircraft. These represent 10 distinct models, with 728 valid registrations. The registry also includes aircraft under other manufacturer names: "BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD" (431 aircraft) and "BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON" (191 aircraft). Data as of 2026-10-16 shows that most of these aircraft were built between 1992 and 2019, with half built in 2013 or earlier. All 732 aircraft under the primary Canadian designation are rotorcraft powered by turboshaft engines. Airworthiness classes include standard (661) and experimental (12).
Top Models and Specifications
The Bell Textron models dominate the registry with specific production volumes. The 407 is the most registered model with 418 aircraft, built from 1998 to 2019, seating eight passengers. The 206L-4 follows with 103 aircraft (built 1995–2018, five seats), and the 429 has 102 registrations (built 2009–2019, nine seats). The 505 has 62 registrations (built 2017–2019, five seats), while the 412EP has 17 registrations (built 1997–2019, 15 seats). The 206B has 10 registrations (built 1976–2009, five seats).
Type Certificates and Geographic Distribution
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) define the approved specifications for these models. TCDS H2SW (holder Bell Textron Canada Limited) covers the 407 and 206L-4. TCDS R00003RD covers the 429, and TCDS R00008RD covers the 505. TCDS H4SW (holder Bell Textron Inc.) covers the 412EP. Geographically, Texas leads with 101 registrations, followed by Colorado (67) and Missouri (65). Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD, BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Bell Textron.