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2012 Bell 407 Helicopter (N472VB) w/Rolls-Royce 250-C47B Engine

$750,000.00 USD
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33d1h(Dec 03, 2025 11:00 PM UTC)

$7,500.00 USD

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Seller

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems

Account Type

Government

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Description

Lot#

30067-1

Condition

Used/See Description

Inventory ID

N472VB - 2012 Bell 407 Heli

2012 Bell 407 Helicopter (N472VB) w/Rolls-Royce 250-C47B Engine

Helicopter and Engine were preserved on 19 DEC 2023. Helicopter was used for research and development under an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate. One set of ground handling wheels included. Aircraft is ineligible for flight and will need to be removed by truck. Blades have been removed and are in transport creates.

DOM: August 2012
DOR: Mar 25, 2013
Registration Number: N472VB
Serial Number: 54115
Maintenance and Complied with per Bell Maintenance Manual
Last date all Ads complied with: 16 SEP 2022
Airworthiness Cert: Mar 31, 2025 (expired)
Airframe TT: 359.2 Hours (as of JUN 2023)
Current landings: 554 (as of JUN 2023)
Gross Weight: 5,250lbs (est)

Rolls-Royce 250-C47B Engine
Serial Number: CAE848460
Current engine total time: 359.2 hours (as of JUN 2023)
Current engine cycles: 324 (as of JUN 2023)

Upgrades/Avionics/After-Market Modifications List:
  • Installed Power Plus Kit lAW STC SRO9531RC-D on 9/18/2012 at Aircraft Hours 4.3
  • Installed Aerospace Filtration Systems Inc. Engine Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) System lAW STC No. SR0936$RC on 12/20/2012 at Aircraft Hours 9.8
  • Installed Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder lAW manual 190-00734-20 Rev. 4 on 7/2/2019 at Aircraft Hours 268.9
  • Installed the following serviceable Aeronautical Accessories (AA) Inc. High Skid Items on 8/26/2020 at Aircraft Hours 279.5
    • Installed AA High Skid Crosstubes Fwd P/N 407-724-101 & Aft P/N 407-725-106 in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Supplemental Type Certificate SRO933ORC and AA installation instructions document number AA-00006
    • Installed AA Lightweight Floatation Skid Tube Assemblies R/H P/N 407-012-104 & L/H P/N 407-012-103 lAW Bell Helicopter Textron Supplemental Type Certificate SR01697AT-D and AA installation instructions document number AA-99024
    • Installed AA Float Step Kit P/N 407-303-003 in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Supplemental Type Certificate Number SH1322S0 and AA installation instructions AA-95091
  • Installed one serviceable R/H Aft Passenger Facing Seat Assembly P/N 407-070-724-107 and new restraint harness P/N 3257-1-021-2394, Forward Fitting Assembly P/N 407-030-021-104, and Headrest Cover P/N 407-070-620-321 on 8/26/2020 at Aircraft Hours 279.5
  • Installed Digital Attitude Gyro P/N 102-0403-12-13 S/N 920H294 in OEM Instrument Panel hole in reference to Kelly Manufacturing Manual #1401-1 Rev. D. on 8/26/2020 at Aircraft Hours 279.5.
  • Removed Garmin GTR 225 Comm Radio P/N 011-02718-00 and installed Garmin G1R225B P/N 010-01027-50 on 8/26/2020 at Aircraft Hours 279.5
  • Installed Paravion Technology Air Conditionig System in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate 5R00489SE on 1/15/2021at Aircraft Hours 312.7

Damage History:
  • Replaced Vertical Fin due to damage on outboard leading edge due to improper placement of hand during ground handling on 9/29/2021
  • Small puncture in baggage compartment floor. Filled with Hysol 934 on 9/16/2022

See Attached Aircraft Modification and Inspection/Component List, Maintenance Forecast
Report

This lot requires a $5,025 Bid Deposit. Please refer to the attachment BID DEPOSIT
INSTRUCTIONS.pdf for details

NOTE - Additional Conditions of sale can be found in the below Inspection, Payment, Removal, and
Special Instructions sections.

Seller Information

Seller:

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems

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Inspection

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Wire Transfer is the only payment option for this item. The Wire Transfer Transaction Summary page will provide payment and account information. The Wire Transfer must be completed within 5 days unless otherwise specified below.

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Removal

REMOVAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Removal to commence ONLY after the following conditions have been met:

- Payment received in full by wire transfer

- Upon confirmation of receipt of full payment, Seller will file the Bill of Sale and Aircraft Registration Application with the FAA.

- Buyer will accept delivery of the aircraft from the seller at the delivery location

- Buyer and Seller authorize Seller to register the sale of the Airframe (and engine if applicable) on the International Registry as a Sale

Being the unit is not air worthy, the buyer will need to come onsite to truck it out. The seller has the right to approve/reject the winning bidders removal plan

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Special Instructions

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