Bell 427 Helicopter in United States
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3 used Bell 427 helicopters for sale in United States · 8-seat · $990K – $1.3M · updated 7 min 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.
3 Bell 427 For Sale
There are currently 3 used Bell 427 for sale, ranging from $990,000 to $1,295,000, with a median asking price of $1,250,000.
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: $990K – $1.3M, average $1.2M (median $1.2M), across 3 priced of 3 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?
How do Bell 427 operating costs compare to similar twin-engine helicopters?
Is the Bell 427 suitable for EMS or utility operations?
Bell 427 Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 |
Bell 427 by Decade
| 2000s | 3 |
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.