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1968 Bell 47G-3B-1Piston Helicopter • TX, USA

This 1968 Bell 47G-3B-1, listed at $229,000 and based in Taylor, Texas, is a VFR-only example with a total airframe time of 10,125 hours. The Lycoming VO-540-B1B engine has 150 hours since major overhaul, producing 280 horsepower. The airframe was stripped and repainted in 2006, with the seller noting the paint remains surprisingly immaculate. The interior features leather seats in good condition, a coin mat flooring, and is configured for three passengers with dual controls. The bubble windows are present.

Notable component times include 1,080 hours remaining on the main rotor blades, 465 hours on the main rotor hub, and 600 hours on the...

Year
1968
Make
Bell
Series
47
Model
47G-3B-1

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Specifications

Category
Piston Helicopter
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
3

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
10,125 hrs
Engine 1 Time
150 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Undergoing Annual Inspection

Avionics

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Moving Map

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2006
Paint Year
2006
Interior Notes
Leather seats in good condition with no money needed to be spent. Coin Matt flooring.
Exterior Notes
Surprisingly immaculate... not that there is much cabin to repaint! Stripped and painted in 2006. The paint looks the same today as it did when it was done.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
VO-540-B1B
Engine Power
280 HP

Asking Price

$229,000

Aircraft Location

TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 7, 2026: $229,000(-$1,000) - controller

Feb 19, 2026: $230,000(-$40,000) - controller

Nov 26, 2025: $270,000(-$29,000) - controller

+2 more price changes

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First Seen: Jul 9, 2025

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Asking Price

$229,000