1991 Bell 212
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
FM Wulfsberg RT138F (2) Vertical Gyro VG-14H (2) Directional Gyro C14A Transponder KPX-756 Encoding Altimeter (2) Radio Altimeter Honeywell RT-300 Radar King RT1401B GPS Trimble Approach-Plus TNL-2101 DME KDM706 (2) VHF KTR 908 ADF KDF 806 NAV KNR 634 DME KDM706 Underwater Sonar Beacon DK100 PA/SIREN AM 400 Baker Passenger Briefing Floatable Emergency Locator Beacon DF
Additional EquipmentRotor Brake Dual Controls Co-Pilot Instruments Cargo Hook Proviisions Internal Hoist Provisions Emergency Pop-Out Floatation System Engine Exhaust Deflector Aft Cabin ICS Schwayder Skid Shoes Life Rafts: Ground Handling Wheels Fwd X-Tube Aeronautical Accessories Aft X-Tube Aeronautical Accessories Blade Tie-Downs Engine Inlet/Pitot Tube Covers Aft Cabin Speaker Component: (Interval) – (Time Remaining) Power Section (4500) – (2334) Power Section (4500) – (3462) Combining Gearbox (4000) – (841) Main Rotor Hub Overhaul (2400) – (1965) Main Drive shaft Overhaul (3000) – (530) Main Rotor Blade Retire (4000) – (2563) Main Rotor Blade Retire (4000) – (2563) Scissor Tube Retire (9000) – (3113) Tail Rotor Hub Overhaul (2500) – (1792) Tail Rotor 90D Gearbox Overhaul (5000) – (2636) Tail Rotor Blade Retire (5000) – (1043) Tail Rotor Blade Retire (5000) – (2173) Transmission Overahul (6000) – (3233) Intermediate Gearbox (5000) – (435)
Interior Number of Seats 15 Inspection Status36 Month: March 2011 Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Buyer’s Inspection of the Helicopters and Records.
Description
Airframe 17,608 hours 17,608 Total Time FAA Operated Part 91 One Owner Since New Engines Pratt Whitney Canada PT6T-3B Avionics FM Wulfsberg RT138F (2) Vertical Gyro VG-14H (2) Directional Gyro C14A Transponder KPX-756 Encoding Altimeter (2) Radio Altimeter Honeywell RT-300 Radar King RT1401B GPS Trimble Approach-Plus TNL-2101 DME KDM706 (2) VHF KTR 908 ADF KDF 806 NAV KNR 634 DME KDM706 Underwater Sonar Beacon DK100 PA/SIREN AM 400 Baker Passenger Briefing Floatable Emergency Locator Beacon DF Additional Equipment Rotor Brake Dual Controls Co-Pilot Instruments Cargo Hook Proviisions Internal Hoist Provisions Emergency Pop-Out Floatation System Engine Exhaust Deflector Aft Cabin ICS Schwayder Skid Shoes Life Rafts: Ground Handling Wheels Fwd X-Tube Aeronautical Accessories Aft X-Tube Aeronautical Accessories Blade Tie-Downs Engine Inlet/Pitot Tube Covers Aft Cabin Speaker Component: (Interval) – (Time Remaining) Power Section (4500) – (2334) Power Section (4500) – (3462) Combining Gearbox (4000) – (841) Main Rotor Hub Overhaul (2400) – (1965) Main Drive shaft Overhaul (3000) – (530) Main Rotor Blade Retire (4000) – (2563) Main Rotor Blade Retire (4000) – (2563) Scissor Tube Retire (9000) – (3113) Tail Rotor Hub Overhaul (2500) – (1792) Tail Rotor 90D Gearbox Overhaul (5000) – (2636) Tail Rotor Blade Retire (5000) – (1043) Tail Rotor Blade Retire (5000) – (2173) Transmission Overahul (6000) – (3233) Intermediate Gearbox (5000) – (435) Interior Number of Seats 15 Inspection Status 36 Month: March 2011 Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Buyer’s Inspection of the Helicopters and Records.
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3B Avionics FM Wulfsberg RT138F (2) Vertical Gyro VG-14H (2) Directional Gyro C14A Transponder KPX-756 Encoding Altimeter (2) Radio Altimeter Honeywell RT-300 Radar King RT1401B GPS Trimble Approach-Plus TNL-2101 DME KDM706 (2) VHF KTR 908 ADF KDF 806 NAV KNR 634 DME KDM706 Underwater Sonar Beacon DK100 PA/SIREN AM 400 Baker Passenger Briefing Floatable Emergency Locator Beacon DF Additional Equipment Rotor Brake Dual Controls Co-Pilot Instruments Cargo Hook Proviisions Internal Hoist Provisions Emergency Pop-Out Floatation System Engine Exhaust Deflector Aft Cabin ICS Schwayder Skid Shoes Life Rafts: Ground Handling Wheels Fwd X-Tube Aeronautical Accessories Aft X-Tube Aeronautical Accessories Blade Tie-Downs Engine Inlet/Pitot Tube Covers Aft Cabin Speaker Component: (Interval) – (Time Remaining) Power Section (4500) – (2334) Power Section (4500) – (3462) Combining Gearbox (4000) – (841) Main Rotor Hub Overhaul (2400) – (1965) Main Drive shaft Overhaul (3000) – (530) Main Rotor Blade Retire (4000) – (2563) Main Rotor Blade Retire (4000) – (2563) Scissor Tube Retire (9000) – (3113) Tail Rotor Hub Overhaul (2500) – (1792) Tail Rotor 90D Gearbox Overhaul (5000) – (2636) Tail Rotor Blade Retire (5000) – (1043) Tail Rotor Blade Retire (5000) – (2173) Transmission Overahul (6000) – (3233) Intermediate Gearbox (5000) – (435) Interior Number of Seats 15 Inspection Status 36 Month: March 2011 Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Buyer’s Inspection of the Helicopters and Records.
Interior
Number of Seats 15 Inspection Status 36 Month: March 2011 Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Buyer’s Inspection of the Helicopters and Records.
Inspection
36 Month: March 2011 Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Buyer’s Inspection of the Helicopters and Records.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ron Fernuik
avpay.aero
|
$3,175,000
|
TX | Mar 21, 2026 | 121 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 212
This 1991 Bell 212 is a 15-seat twin turbine helicopter with 17,608 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 212 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,870,000 to $3,675,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $3,175,000.
The 212 cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 240 nm (444 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
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 17,608 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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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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 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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