HILLER UH-12B (H-23B) 3-seat helicopter—ready to fly. Has a current Airworthiness Certificate and Annual. 1953 model. 3083 hrs.TT. Excellent condition, no corrosion, rated a 9/9. ADs are up to date. N5072R; S/N 613. This helicopter had a hard landing in 2013, but has since been fully rebuilt and upgraded. Helicopter is in turnkey condition, requiring no parts or maintenance to be flight-ready. Main rotorblades have been factory refurbished and have 0 time since remanufacture. Helicopter has always been stored indoors (hangared). Also included: A custom 2-axle trailer; covers for the bubble, engine/transmission and tail rotor.
Feature List (highlights):
1. Has a current Annual and is ready to fly.
2. Current Airworthiness Certificate
3. Powered by a 235hp Franklin engine with only 125 hours SMOH. Engine runs flawlessly. Last run: December, 2023.
4. Dual Controls (center and left seat)
5. Avionics: Garmin GNS 430 Radio.
6. Doors (removable).
7. Lighting (console, strobe, navigation, anti-collision, landing
8. Heater / defroster.
9. Includes all logs and Hiller + U.S. Army maintenance manuals, both in bound hardcopy and digital form.
10. A custom-built 2-axle trailer is included with purchase.
Painted black with tan interior. Ready to be picked up or flown to a new home. Located in Arlington, WA.
The following parts have been remanufatured | |
Part Name | Date Completed |
Left and Right Magnetos | June, 2023 |
Main rotorblades (refurbished) | June, 2024 |
Carburetor | September, 2023 |
Tailrotor gearbox | September, 2022 |
90* cooling fan gearbox | October, 2023 |
Swash plate | December, 2023 |
L/H and R/H paddle blade cuffs | October, 2022 |
L/H and R/H Snubber assemblies | October, 2022 |
Cardon joint | September, 2023 |
The following parts have been replaced with new | |
(4) engine/transmission mounts (all) | October, 2022 |
Upper engine crankcase seal | July, 2023 |
Lower transmission seal | July, 2023 |
Installed (2) electric heating pads on engine oil sump | |
The original generator was replaced with a 50 amp alternator |
SPECIFICATIONS:
Passengers: 3; Length (overall): 28′; Height: 9.75′; Main rotor dia: 35.4′; Tail rotor dia: 5.5′; Empty weight: 1,770 lbs.; Gross weight: 2,500 lbs.; Payload: 730 lbs.; Engine type/hp: Franklin 6V-350/235 hp; Range (avg): 205 nautical miles; Speed (max): 95 mph; Speed (cruise): 82 mph; Service ceiling: 13,200′