Bell 427 Helicopter in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
2 used Bell 427 helicopters for sale in Australia · 8-seat · $915K – $3.3M · updated 7 hours ago
About the Bell 427
The Bell 427 is a light twin-turbine — produced 1999-2010 as the predecessor to the 429. Twin Pratt & Whitney PW207D engines, seven seats, designed for EMS and corporate operations. The 427 was a relatively short-production aircraft, with the more capable 429 succeeding it. A small used market today.
Bell 427 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 427 is a 8-seat twin turbine helicopter.
2 Bell 427 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Bell 427 for sale, ranging from $915,155 to $3,300,437, with a median asking price of $2,107,796.
Compare Bell 427
See how the Bell 427 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Bell 427 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 427 cost? Used 427 prices: $915K – $3.3M, average $2.1M (median $2.1M), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 4 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 427
Buying a Bell 427 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 427
Why was the Bell 427 discontinued, and does that affect buyers?
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Bell 427 Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 |
Bell 427 by Decade
| 2000s | 2 |
Bell 427 Safety Record
Across all 427 variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2012–2012. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2012 | Indiantown, FL | Minor | The inflight collision with birds, resulting in damage to the rotor head assembly and a subsequent forced landing and ro… |
NTSB records 2012–2012. Includes all Bell 427 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.