Bell 412 Helicopter in Mexico
Mexican-registered aircraft (XA-, XB-, XC- prefixes) operate under DGAC Mexico certification. Cross-border with US is common; import process requires FAA airworthiness verification. Major GA hubs in Mexico City, Toluca, Monterrey, Guadalajara.
2 used Bell 412 helicopters for sale in Mexico · 2-seat · from $5.2M · updated 8 hours ago
About the Bell 412
The Bell 412 is a medium twin-turbine workhorse — a four-blade evolution of the Huey lineage, with 15 seats, twin Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3D Twin-Pac engines and a strong reputation for ruggedness and reliability. Used worldwide for utility transport, offshore (oil and gas) crew change, EMS, firefighting, para-public and military-derived roles. The current production version is the Subaru Bell 412EPX with upgraded transmission and increased gross weight. Cruise around 122 knots; useful load is the 412's hallmark.
Bell 412 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 412 is a 2-seat twin turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 15 kt (28 km/h).
2 Bell 412 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Bell 412 for sale, ranging from $5,200,000 to $5,200,000, with a median asking price of $5,200,000.
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Bell 412 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 412 cost? Used 412 prices: from $5.2M, across 1 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 1 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 412
Buying a Bell 412 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bell 412
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Bell 412 Inventory by Country
| United States | 5 |
| Canada | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Mexico | 2 |
| Italy | 1 |
| MC | 1 |
Bell 412 Safety Record
Across all 412 variants, 57 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. 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 05, 2025 | Guadarranque reservoir, | Incident | — |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Arau, | Fatal (5) | — |
| Jun 21, 2023 | GOM, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Ocean, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jun 08, 2022 | Timika, OF | Fatal (1) | — |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Bell 412 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.