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1963 Bell 47J-2Piston Helicopter • Columbia, SC, USA

This 1963 Bell 47J-2, registered as N73960 and located in Columbia, SC, presents as a beautifully restored example of the iconic piston helicopter. The airframe has accumulated a total time of 4,011 hours, while the Lycoming VO540-B1B3 engine has 1,656 hours since major overhaul. With a listed useful load of 981 pounds, the aircraft has been equipped with a Garmin GTX 320A transponder, a VAL COM 760 radio, and an intercom system. The interior and exterior are noted to be in good condition, and the helicopter has been hangared. Seller remarks indicate a no damage history (NDH), and the asking price is $179,000 USD.

Year
1963
Make
Bell
Series
47
Model
47J-2
Tail #
N73960
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Classic / Antique
Useful Load
981 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,011 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,656 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Comms

Val COM 760

ADSB

Garmin GTX 320A

Audio

Intercom

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Good Condition
Exterior Notes
Good Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
VO540-B1B3

Asking Price

$179,000

Aircraft Location

Columbia, SC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 7, 2026: $179,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jul 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$179,000