1981 Bell 412
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Airframe
15,241 hours
Most components over 50 % remaining, many over 70% remaining
Engines
Both engines are fresh “zero time” overhaul by Dallas/Pratt and Whitney. Ready for immediate delivery, with fresh inspections at United Rotorcraft, Decatur Texas. Meticoulous records.
Interior
Number of Seats 15
Interior Notes
Current with medical interior, utility 13 passenger seating interior will be provided, aircraft will be “turn-key”
Engine
Both engines are fresh “zero time” overhaul by Dallas/Pratt and Whitney. Ready for immediate delivery, with fresh inspections at United Rotorcraft, Decatur Texas. Meticoulous records. Interior Number of Seats 15 Interior Notes Current with medical interior, utility 13 passenger seating interior will be provided, aircraft will be “turn-key”
Interior
Number of Seats 15 Interior Notes Current with medical interior, utility 13 passenger seating interior will be provided, aircraft will be “turn-key”
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Ron Fernuik
avpay.aero
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TX | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Bell 412
This 1981 Bell 412 (N554AL) is a 2-seat twin turbine helicopter with 15,241 hours on the airframe. There are currently 15 412 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $5,200,000 to $5,200,000.
The 412 cruises at 15 kts (28 km/h) .
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 412 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N554AL.
Location & Ownership
Title 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
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Airworthiness Directives — Bell 412
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 Inc. Model 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters
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 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 412
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
THE CREW CAME OUT FOR A TRAINING FLIGHT, STARTED THE AIRCRAFT JUST FINE AND IDLED ON DECK FOR A FEW MINUTES. UPON TAKE OFF THE #1 INVERTER SWITCH TURNED ITSELF OFF AND SUBSEQUENTLY LOST AUTOPILOT. WHEN THE INVERTER SWITCH WAS SWITCHED BACK TO ON THAT...
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ALL MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION FLUID DUE TO FAILURE OF 1 ELBOW FITTING (P/N: AS1040W0404). EMERGENCY LANDING PERFORMED WITH NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT OR INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS. DURING CONVERSATIONS WITH THE ...
COMPLETE SEPERATION OF THE PIVOT BEARING ELASTOMER FROM THE BASE. NOT VISABLE WITH THE BLADES INSTALLED, TOTAL FAIURE HAD NOT TAKEN PLACE 7.0 HOURS AGO.THIS ITEM HAS A FIRST INSPECTION INTERVAL AT 2500 HOURS, AIRCRAFT ONLY HAS 1800 BUT IS 13 + YEARS ...
FAILED ELASTOMER FOUND DURING REMOVAL FOR MAST SEAL REPLACEMENT. THIS PART CAN ONLY BE INSPECTED WITH MR HUB DISASSEMBLED AND THE ONLY REQUIREMENT FOR THIS INSPECTION IS LOCATED IN THE 2500 HOUR AIRFRAME INSPECTION. THE AIRCRAFT IN QUESTION ONLY HA...
THE HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A TORQUE AND RPM FLUCTUATION SHORTLY AFTER TAKE-OFF. A FAULTY AUTOMATIC FUEL CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. DURING THE ENGINE RIGGING PROCESS, EXCESSIVE PLAY WAS NOTED IN THE DROOP COMPENSATOR ROD ASSEMBLY. FURTHER INSPECTIO...
(CAN) DURING FLIGHT TEST. CHSP CASS MESSAGE APPEARED IN FLIGHT. TROUBLESHOOT FOUND 1 WIRE MISSING (BUT NOT RELATED) (TC# 20190715012)
(CAN) ON INSPECTION, FACTORY LEAD SEAL BROKEN AND LIFE RAFT ACTUATING CABLES WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF RIG I.A.W. MANUFACTURES ICA DIMENSIONS (PARA 4.4.6 & 4.4.7) AT THE MULTI CABLE BOX. EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY FOUND IN CONSOLE TO BOX CABLE WHICH WOULD HAV...
(CAN) AFTER A SUCCESSFUL FLOAT DEPLOYMENT AND INFLATION FROM COCKPIT DURING THE 36 MONTH INSPECTION, THE LIFE RAFT DEPLOYMENT HANDLE WAS CYCLED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT FAILED TO DEPLOY/INFLATE THE LIFE RAFTS. LIFE RAFTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOYED USING TH...
R/H TAILBOOM PANEL P/N 205 032 811 077 OUTER SKIN DELAMINATED APPROX. 24” X 3.5” BETWEEN BOOM STATIONS 77-101 WL 72.L/H TAILBOOM PANEL P/N H205 032 813 67 OUTER SKIN DELAMINATED APPROX. 15” X 2.75” BETWEEN BOOM STATIONS 73-88. ALSO PANEL HAS CORROSIO...
DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE / MODIFICATION IT WAS VISUALLY NOTED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL WEAR PATTERN ON THE SPIRAL BEVEL GEAR INSIDE THE MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION ASSY P/N 412-040-007-101 S/N BH282157. TECHNICAL SUPPORT WAS CONTACTED, AND VERIFIED T...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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