N429MA

This airframe, registered as N429MA, is a Bell 222UT built in 1984 with serial number 47523. The helicopter is recorded as owned by Mercy Air Service Inc of Fontana, CA, US, and it operates on a US registration. As an EMS-configured air ambulance airframe, the airframe's operational history centers on medical transport missions under the corporate operator based in Fontana. Valuation and detailed condition highlights are not published for this specific airframe.

The cabin of this Bell 222UT is outfitted in an EMS / air ambulance layout and is stretcher-equipped to support patient loading and in-flight care. Avionics fitment and specific medical equipment lists for this airframe are not published, but the configuration is intended for short- to medium-range emergency medical service sorties originating from its operator base in Fontana, California. Typical mission profiles for this airframe focus on rapid point-to-point patient transfer within the aircraft's 378 nm range and at a cruise speed near 135 kts. Maintenance considerations specific to this helicopter include attention to the twin Lycoming LTS-101 turbine engines and airframe age given the 1984 build year, factors that influence inspection cycles and parts sourcing.

The Bell 222UT configuration represented by N429MA occupies a niche for twin-engine, medium-capacity rotorcraft configured for ten seats and dedicated EMS missions where redundancy and cabin space are required. With a cruise of 135 kts and a ceiling of 15,800 ft, this airframe suits regional air ambulance operations within its 378 nm endurance. Buyer and operator considerations for this specific airframe typically center on engine maintenance for the Lycoming LTS-101 pair, airframe lifecycle issues related to a 1984 serial, and the specialized resale market for stretcher-equipped, corporate/EMS-configured helicopters.