1958 Helio H-391B CourierSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AK, USA

This 1958 Helio H-391B Courier, registered as N10CJ, is a historically significant aircraft with a total airframe time of 4,455 hours and a Lycoming GO-435 engine showing 1,054 hours since overhaul. It is presented as a VFR-equipped backcountry machine featuring a Terra AT3000 altitude encoder, 31-inch tires, and includes the Brentwood carry-through spar STC and a float STC. The sale also includes a spare engine and propeller.

The aircraft has a notable history, including ownership by the Arctic Institute, NASA, and the CIA, and it was later impounded in Florida. Its damage history includes a previous forced landing resulting in left-hand...

Year: 1958

Make: Helio

Series: Courier

Model: H-391B Courier

Serial #: number

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Classic / Antique, Backcountry, Utility

Flight Rules: VFR

Seats: 5

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 4,455 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,054 hrs

Logbook Status: Fully digitized logs are available

Inspection Status: Last inspection was back in August or 2024, plenty of time to get this in the air and fly some history. Inspection Expiry: August 31, 2025

Avionics

Comms

Narco AT 150 - AT may be used up to 30,000 feet, and its 250 watts of transmission power provide range of 200 miles (via line of sight)

ADSB

Terra AT3000 - altitude encoder installed in 1992

Additional Equipment

Engine Preheater

Reiff - cylinder preheat system which is a heated bands that clamp around the engine cylinders to warm them up before starting, especially in cold weather, helping to reduce wear and tear on the engine during cold starts.

Spar Modification

Brentwood carry through spar STC

Float Kit

Float STC for you to easily attach floats on

Alternator

Jasco - Alternator

Tires

31" tires

Safety Cage

Tube cage surrounding the cabin ensures the occupants safety

Spare Engine

Spare engine (SMOH 2002) included with sale

Spare Propeller

Spare prop included with sale

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 7/10

Interior Year: 1995

Paint Rating: 7/10

Paint Year: 1985

Interior Notes: Well-appointed interior in overall good shape. New upholstery was installed in 1995.

Exterior Notes: An aircraft that's old that looks still very presentable for its time. Fuselage has small paint chips on the passenger side window along with a small scratch by the bottom door panel.