| Tail Number / N-Number | N522MV |
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 430 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 49079 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYC |
| Engine Model | 250-C40B |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 715 hp (533 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 1,430 hp (1,067 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | GEAR AVIATION LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 7967 |
| City | MISSOULA |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59807-7967 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Missoula County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-05-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51510603 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A69183 |