1956 Bell 47G-2APiston Helicopter • Hickory, NC, USA
This 1956 Bell 47G-2A (N866Z) presents as a well-maintained example of the iconic piston helicopter, having undergone a complete overhaul following a 1996 tail rotor strike. The airframe remains in excellent condition with a 1996 repaint still showing very good condition (rated 8/10), while the interior from the same year scores 9/10. Power comes from a Lycoming VO-435 showing 512 hours since major overhaul, demonstrating excellent compression readings (76/80 or better across all cylinders) and low oil consumption at just 1 quart per 10 hours. Fresh overhauled wood main rotor blades are expected in July 2024 to complete the aircraft's...
- Year
- 1956
- Make
- Bell
- Series
- 47G-2A
- Model
- 47G-2A
- Tail #
- N866Z
- Serial #
- Not Listed
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Specifications
- Category
- Piston Helicopter
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 796 lbs
- Seats
- 3
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 512 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- April 2026 annual next due
Avionics
Comms
Basic VFR
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9/10
- Interior Year
- 1996
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Paint Year
- 1996
- Interior Notes
- 9/10
- Exterior Notes
- Paint is in very good condition 8/10 and glass is clean
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- 435
Asking Price
$149,000
Aircraft Location
Hickory, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $149,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
May 30, 2025: $169,000 - controller
May 23, 2025: $169,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$149,000
Aircraft Location
Hickory, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $149,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
May 30, 2025: $169,000 - controller
May 23, 2025: $169,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$149,000