Republic Helicopters

Bell 230

Republic Helicopters operates a Bell 230, twin engine turbine powered helicopter. Due to its speed and comfort, the Bell 230 is the preferred ride.

The Bell 230 is equipped as follows:

Two Rolls Royce Allison 250 C30G2 engines
Transport Category A Certified (see details below)
Auto Pilot
Traffic Collision and Avoidance and Detection System
Digital Weather Radar
Certified for Single Pilot IFR operations under FAR 135
Emergency flotation gear
Environment Control Unit (heating and air conditioning)
GPS
VOR/ILS and integrated EFIS including weather radar
Radar Altimeter
Intercom
Marine Band Radio
Popout windows
9 passenger seats available (for offshore ops, generally 6 passenger max)
Large baggage compartment (500 lb max and 37.5 cubic feet)

The cruise speed of the Bell 230 is 155 miles per hour. The maximum gross weight of the Bell 230 is 8400 lbs

Category A/Category B Operations

Cat A means the aircraft has demonstrated ability to lose one engine, and at gross weight, be able to continue the flight. (means that the helicopter can lose one engine and continued flight to destination is assumed)

Cat B means the aircraft has no guaranteed stay up ability in the event of engine failure and unscheduled landing is assumed.