1978 Bell 212
Turbine Helicopters
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGPS: TNL 2100 ELT: Artex 406 Dual VHF FM Radio: KNR 905 ADF: KDF 805 DME: KDM 705 Dual NAV/COMM/VOR/ILS/MB: KNR 630 ATC Transponder: KXP 750 Dual Gyro Compass: Tarsyn Two (2) Standby Compasses Dual Radio Altimeter: Sperry with AVAD HF Radio: Collins 220 FM Radio: NAT NTX 138 Weather Radar: Bendix RDR 1400 Marker Beacon: KMR 675 EPIRB: SAT 2-406 CVR
Fairchild A100Description
Equipment: Two (2) Fire Extinguishers Life Rafts Two (2) First Aid Kits Cargo Sling Provisions Dual controls Rotor brake Windshield wipers Anti-collision lights Emergency Floats Dart skid landing gear Cargo Hoist Provisions Searchlight
Interior: Number of Seats: 13
Interior
Number of Seats: 13
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brad Shaen
avbuyer.com
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$2,100,000
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South Africa | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$2,100,000
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South Africa | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$2,100,000
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Australia | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 212
This 1978 Bell 212 (ZS-RNP) is a 15-seat turbine helicopters with 17,362 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 212 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,870,000 to $3,675,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $2,100,000.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 80 GPH (303 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $440/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $900/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $180,000. With 17,362 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Bell 212 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (ZS-RNP) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
South Africa
ZA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for ZS-RNP.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (ZS-RNP). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Airworthiness Directives — Bell 212
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 212
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
HOSE ASSEMBLY CHAFING DAMAGE RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLUID.
UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF FRICTION DAMPERS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, FOUND LIFT LINK FITTING CRACK ON THE AFT LUG BUSHING AREA COVERING THE ENTIRE LATERAL (SIDE). TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOUND PRESSURE REQUIRED TO DEFLECT MOUNT ...
(CAN) PILOT REPORTED HEARING NOISE AT LEFT REAR OF AIRCRAFT AND CHANGE IN FLIGHT REGIME LIKE SMALL WIND GUST. NO ABMORMAL INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND DISTINCT WHINE NOISE HEARD PRIOR TO SHUT DOWN. ENGINES SHUT DOWN AND BASIC VISUAL IN...
(CAN) TORQUE GAUGE FAILED AND POPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER. (TC# 20190725007)
(CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:DURING BUCKETING OPERATIONS AT APPROX 300 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, THE PILOT OBSERVED THAT THE #2 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. HE PILOT FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR AN ENGINE FIRE INDICATION AND SUBSEQUENT...
(CAN) THE #2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. POST LANDING INSPECTION REVEALED THERE WAS NO FIRE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED THE #2 SIDE FIRE DETECTION AMPLIFIER HAD CAUSED A FALSE FIRE WARNING INDICATION. THE FIRE DETECTION...
(CAN) PILOT WAS LIFTING A WATER BUCKET FROM A SWAMP NEAR LAC LA BICHE WHEN THE AIRCRAFT KICKED TO THE LEFT AND HE LOOKED OVER AT HIS GUAGES AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE 1 WAS OFFLINE. HE PROCEEDED TO RELEASE THE LONGLINE AND BUCKET, LEAVING THEM IN THE SW...
(CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE ELT, UPON OPENING THE UNIT, IT APPEARED EVIDENT AN INTERNAL BATTERY CELL HAD RUPTURED, WAS BULGING AND LEAKING ELECTROLYTE. THE BATTERIES ARE OF LITHIUM ION TECHNOLOGY. THE ELT BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW...
(CAN) NEW TAIL ROTOR COUPLING FROM MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER 204040604005S HAS SCORING MARKS IN VALLEY BETWEEN TEETH. MACHINE MARKS THREE COUPLINGS WITH SAME DEFECT
(CAN) TRD OUTER COUPLING FOUND WITH POSSIBLE MACHINING MARKING/GOUGES.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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