2012 Bell 407
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
The aircraft is equipped with the highly regarded Garmin G1000H avionics suite featuring:
• Dual Garmin GIA 63H GPS/COM/NAV Units • Garmin GTX 33H Transponder • AD SB compliant • Integrated glass cockpit system • Enhanced situational awareness and operational capability • VOR + locator LUBRICANTS: System Lubricant Engine: AeroShell 560 Transmission: AeroShell 555 Main & Tail Rotor Systems: AeroShell 555 Swashplate & Tail Rotor Drive: Mobil 28 Hydraulic System: Fluid 41Description
Bell 407GX For Sale - Contact For Information: Premium Corporate & Utility Helicopter Bell 407GX | Serial Number 54368 | N-Registered An exceptional opportunity to acquire one or both meticulously maintained Bell 407GX with low airframe and engine hours, comprehensive maintenance history, and an extensive list of desirable upgrades. Manufactured in October 2012, this aircraft has had a single previous owner and had been continuously maintained by Bell-authorised service facilities. The helicopter has always been hangared and presents in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. AIRCRAFT HIGHLIGHTS: • Bell 407GX with Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Deck • Airframe Time: 1,562.2 Hours • Rolls-Royce C47 B/8 VIP Power Enhanced • Engine Time Since New: 1,077.7 Hours • Total Engine Cycles: 1,452 • One Previous Owner since new • Always Hangared • Nil damage History • Original logbooks since New OPERATIONAL STATUS: The aircraft will be sold on the N-Register and are supported by current records, current maintenance documentation, and a comprehensive component status report available to qualified purchasers. This is a turnkey Bell 407GX offering low hours, outstanding maintenance pedigree, excellent equipment specification, and immediate operational availability.
Engine
ENGINE & MAINTENANCE: The Rolls-Royce 250-C47B engine has benefited from recent maintenance and upgrades, including: • Recent Turbine inspection, Gearbox upgrade & Check valve completed by Standard Aero Canada • Complied with CEB72-6068 (VIP, Value Improved Package). This is a highly reliable, FADEC-equipped turboshaft engine with enhanced performance and fuel efficiency • Engine gearbox oil delivery tube modification completed by Standard Aero • Extensive component life remaining • A comprehensive review of tech bulletins, service installations and commercial engine bulletins as a general review carried out • Extensive Annual Inspection Completed • A review of TB’s, service installation instructions and CEB’s carried out as a general review • 1,200 Hour Inspection Completed • 24 Month Inspection Completed • 72 Month Inspection Completed • Complete log books Available Since New • No Unauthorised Modifications • Documentation Available for Qualified Purchasers The aircraft has recently undergone significant scheduled maintenance and inspections, including full revision of engine and airframe logbook records ensuring excellent operational readiness and greatly reduced near-term maintenance exposure. Engine Model: Rolls-Royce 250-C47B Serial Number: CAE-484605 Time Since New: 1,077.7 Hours Cycles Since New: 1,452 Recent Work: Turbine inspection and gearbox upgrades by Standard Aero Canada Upgrade: Engine Gearbox Oil Delivery Tube Modification incorporated ENGINE COMPONENT STATUS: Component Remaining Hours / Cycles 1st Stage Wheel: 2,025 hrs / 3,000 cycles 2nd Stage Wheel: 922 hrs / 1,548 cycles 3rd Stage Wheel: 3,472 hrs / 4,548 cycles 4th Stage Wheel: 3,472 hrs / 4,548 cycles Impeller:
Propeller
MAJOR DYNAMIC COMPONENTS: Component: TSN / Remaining Life Transmission: 1,562.2 hrs2,935 hrs Main Driveshaft: 1,562.2 hrs935 hrs Rotor Brake Disc: 1,562.2 hrs1,435 hrs Rotor Brake Calipers (2): 1,562.2 hrs2,035 hrs Mast Assembly: 1,562.2 hrs935 hrs Mast Pole: 1,562.2 hrs4,738 hrs / 96,424 RIN Swashplate & Support: 1,562.2 hrs935 hrs Main Rotor Hub: 1,562.2 hrs935 hrs Tail Rotor Gearbox: 1,562.2 hrs3,435 hrs Tail Rotor Hub: 1,562.2 hrs935 hrs Tail Rotor Yoke: 1,562.2 hrs3,620 hrs MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM: Component Remaining Life Anti Drive Links: 3,435 hrs Anti Drive Lever: 3,435 hrs Main Rotor Grips (4): 3,435 hrs Upper Plate: 935 hrs Lower Plate: 935 hrs Drive Ring Set: 96,424 RIN Rod End Assemblies (4): 3,435 hrs Main Rotor Clevises (4): 3,435 hrs
Interior
EXECUTIVE INTERIOR: Configured for both corporate and utility operations, the aircraft features: • VIP factory Leather Interior • Matching factory carpet to seat color • Sound-Proofed Cabin • Seven-Place Intercom System • Corporate Cabin Finish • Rear cabin interior lighting
Exterior
PAINT SCHEME: • Primary Colour: Ferrari Red • Accent: Strawberry Pearl • Accent: White Fire Pearl • High visibility Main Rotor paint scheme
Inspection
Logbooks, maintenance records, component tracking reports and supporting documentation are available upon request for qualified buyers. Technical specifications up to date as of the 17/6/26 and are subject to change depending on customer requirements. Hassle free Worldwide shipping and packaging from Malaysia, 30km from international container port, straight to your operation anywhere in the world can be arranged. Travel costs associated with the aircraft inspection will be reimbursed to the successful buyer.
Modifications / STCs
• INSTALLED EQUIPMENT & STC FACTORY UPGRADES:
• This Bell 407GX is extensively equipped with operational and comfort-enhancing modifications including:
• • Nicad battery with fresh deep cycle
• • Maintenance hand holds and steps fitted
• • Inlet Barrier Filter
• • Dual Controls with Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout
• • Pre-Flight Step/Handle
• • Crew Door Opener Kits
• • Passenger Door Opener Kits
• • Spacemaker Kit
• • Baggage Door Protector
• • High Skid Gear
• • Flitestep Kit
• • Improved Hover Performance Kit
• • Wire Strike Protection System
• • Window and Windshield Kit
• • Vapour Cycle Air Conditioning System
• • Cabin Floor Protectors
• • Boot Floor Protectors
• • Tail Rotor Camera
• • LED navigation and landing lights
• • VIP Interior
• • Quick Release Front Doors
• • Artex ELT
• • Bleed Air Heating
• • Rotor Brake
• • Seven Place Intercom System
• • High Visibility Main Rotor Blade Paint Scheme
• • Corporate Leather Interior
• • Cabin Sound Proofing
• • Main Rotor Frahm
• • Ground Handling Wheels
• • Inlet Plugs and Exhaust Covers
• • Full Rotor Tie-Down Set
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
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About This Bell 407
This 2012 Bell 407 is a 7-seat single turbine helicopter with 1,562 hours on the airframe. There are currently 42 407 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $2,000,000 to $4,700,000.
The 407 cruises at 133 kts (246 km/h) with a range of 330 nm (611 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 40 GPH (151 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $220/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $550/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $100,000. With 1,562 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,938 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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 407 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Subang Airport, Selangor, Malaysia
MY
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Bell 407
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 407
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
CREW SMELLED ELECTRICAL BURNING WHEN HEATER WAS TURNED ON. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON GROUND
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE DUE TO GRINDING NOISE & VIBRATION IN COCKPIT. PMA FOUND TO BE FAULTY
TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT CAME ON DURING APPROACH. CLEANED CHIP, GROUND RUN ACCOMPLISHED IAW DMC-407-A-63-00-00-0/A-319 TABLE 1
MED CREW REPORTS A FUEL ODOR WHILE IN FLIGHT. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF ALL VIABLE FUEL LINES, FUEL SUMPS, FUEL NOZZLE, AND FUEL FILTERS, IAW AMM DMC 407-A-24-00-00-130A-A. NO LEAKS NOTED AT THIS TIME.
FUEL FUMES COMING OUT OF NURSE'S STATION SEAT BELT SLOT. REPAIRED BY REMOVING ROLLOVER ACCESS PANEL AND APPLIED SEALANT AROUND THE INERTIAL REEL RESTRAINT BRACKET
AIRCRAFT WAS APPROACHING STELLAR AIRPORT IN RENO, NV FOR FUEL WHEN THE ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON. PILOT LANDED AT THE AIRPORT AND CALLED MECHANICS. MECHANICS PULLED CHIP DETECTORS AND FOUND BOTH TO BE HEAVILY CONTAMINATED INCLUDING OIL SAMPLE.
SMOKE IN CABIN, AC HOSE ASSY HAD SPIRAL WRAP ON IT THAT CONTACTED HEATER SYSTEM FITTING BETWEEN TUBES PN: S-9402EC-17 AND S-9402EC-12 WHICH MELTED AND IS SUSPECTED TO HAVE CAUSED THE SMOKE IN CABIN EVENT.
UPON START PILOT HEARD HIGH PITCH HOWLING NOISE EMANATING FROM ENGINE/EXHAUST AREA. PILOT ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN TO NOTIFY MAINTENANCE.
ON CLIMB OUT, ENGINE OIL FILTER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROCEDURE IS LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. I WAS OVER A NUMBER OF BUILDING AND ALREADY HEADED FOR THE AIRPORT AND CONTINUED TO LAND ON THE RAMP. INSPECTION AFTER SHUTDOWN SHOWED APPROPRIATE ENGI...
A FADEC DEGRADE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLT ENROUTE BACK TO HOMEBASE. AFTER NOTIFYING THE CREW OF THE EMERGENCY EVENT THAT OCCURRED, EXECUTED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE IAW BH407HP RFM, WHICH WAS TO ENSURE ACFT STABILIZED & MINIMIZING CONTROL INPUTS,...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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