AIRFORCES, Inc. Reports On The New Bell 412EP For Panama "Servicio Nacional Aeronaval" National Naval Air Service

Similar to the Bell 412 shown above in Pakistani Air Force colors, the National Naval Air Services of Panama are now in receipt of a new Bell 412 with manufacture serial number s/n 36569

The typical cockpit layout within a Bell 412. Note the presence of the large CRT screen which manages and displays the multi-function display information screens

Shown from port side view is the large and spacious passenger / cargo interior that is found within the Bell 412 of which it is a valued asset to many world operators

AIRFORCES, Inc. Reports: Our ability to monitor the movement of air assets to the region of Latin America, we have recently learned that a new, factory fresh production Bell 412EP with manufacture serial number s/n 36596 and currently holding a U.S. Registration of N4360H is scheduled for delivery to Panama's "Servicio Nacional Aeronaval- SEMAN" which translates to the National Naval Air Service of Panama.

The new aircraft underwent pre-delivery test flights at Bells facility located at Forth-Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth Texas back in late February.

S/n 36569 is equipped and configured for over water search and rescue (SAR) operation, as the aircraft is equipped with pop-out float units attached to the skids. Another feature of the (SAR) capability is a rescue hoist over the cabin door fitted on the starboard side of the aircraft. 

It should be noted that with the delivery of s/n 36569 it marks the second Bell 412EP to be accepted for operational use by "SEMAN". The first unit was delivered back in 2009 and accepted of operational use by the 2nd Air Squadron based at Tocumen near to Panama City.