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1958 Bell 47

1958 Bell 47

Piston Helicopters

$155,000
Location Middleville, MI
Total Time 6,506 hrs
Engine SMOH 331 hrs
Seats 3
Serial # K821
Reg # N7730
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 78 kts (144 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1958
Make
Bell
Model
47
Total Time
6,506 hr
Location
Middleville, MI
Seller
Richard Gay
Source
controller.com
All compressions 570 Heater New Leather New Grips Excellent Condition Airframe Total Time 6,506 Engine Engine 1 Make/Model LYCOMING Engine 1 Time 331 SMOH Engine Notes VO-435,81C

Bell 47 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
3
Cruise Speed
78 kts (144 km/h)
Range
186 nm (344 km)
Ceiling
11,000 ft (3,353 m)
Max Weight
2,350 lbs (1,066 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr

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Market price band

Bell 47 typical: $160,000 – $265,000 median $175,000 across 5 active listings

This listing at $155,000 is 11% below median.

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About the Bell 47

The Bell 47 is the iconic post-war piston helicopter — first certified in 1946, recognizable by its bubble canopy and exposed tail boom, and made famous by the M*A*S*H TV series. Variants run through the 47G-2, 47G-3B, 47G-4, 47G-5 and 47D, all powered by Lycoming or Franklin piston engines. The Bell 47 is the most affordable way into helicopter ownership and the classic vintage rotorcraft on the used market — though piston-engine maintenance, aging components and limited parts availability are key cost factors.

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