Bell 212 Helicopter 1980s
1980s helicopters include Bell 206L LongRanger (stretched JetRanger), Bell 222, Aerospatiale AS350 Ecureuil (early), Hughes 500D / MD 500E. Component-overhaul status (rotor head, gearbox, engine) dominates value on these 40+ year airframes. Wire-strike protection systems retrofit is common in utility-operated aircraft; verify status.
1 used Bell 212 helicopters for sale 1980s · 15-seat · from $1.9M · updated 11 hours ago
About the Bell 212
The Bell 212 is the twin-engine "Twin Huey" — a medium helicopter powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T Twin-Pac (two turbines, single transmission), seating up to 14, used worldwide for utility, offshore, firefighting and military missions. Produced 1968-1998, the 212 is the practical sweet-spot for twin-engine medium-lift on the used market: lower cost than the newer 412, broad maintenance support, IFR-capable.
Bell 212 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 212 is a 15-seat twin turbine helicopter.
1 Bell 212 For Sale
There are currently 1 used Bell 212 for sale, ranging from $1,870,000 to $1,870,000, with a median asking price of $1,870,000.
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Bell 212 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 212 cost? Used 212 prices: from $1.9M, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 2 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Bell 212
Buying a Bell 212 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
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Bell 212 Inventory by Country
| United States | 5 |
| Brazil | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Bell 212 Inventory by State
| Florida | 4 |
Bell 212 Safety Record
Across all 212 variants, 54 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2023. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2023 | Balch Camp, CA | Serious | The pilot’s inadequate performance planning for the operation that resulted in an excessive gross weight for the operati… |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Um Al Quwain, OF | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jul 07, 2021 | Weed, CA | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an approach to a lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fail… |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Evansburg, | Fatal (1) | — |
| Mar 05, 2021 | Bowen Island, | Minor | — |
NTSB records 1982–2023. Includes all Bell 212 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.