1968 Bell 47G-3B-1Piston Helicopter • TX, USA
This 1968 Bell 47G-3B-1, a foundational piston helicopter, presents with 10,125 hours on the airframe. The aircraft is currently undergoing its annual inspection and is reported as airworthy. Its Lycoming VO-540-B1B engine has 150 hours since major overhaul, and the airframe was stripped and painted in 2006, a finish described as remaining in surprisingly immaculate condition.
Key component times show significant life remaining, including 1,080 hours on the main rotor blades, 465 hours on the main rotor hub, and 600 hours on the main rotor gearbox. The tail rotor system also has substantial time, with 1,902 hours on the blades and 678 hours...
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Specifications
- Category
- Piston Helicopter
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Sightseeing, 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
Comms
Garmin VHF Radio
ADSB
Garmin Transponder
GPS
Moving Map
Additional Equipment
Dual Controls
Exhaust System
Texas Sprag Mount
Alternator
Jasco Alternator - Upgraded
Oil Filter
Airwolf External Oil Filter Kit
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. Bubble windows.
- 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
$230,000
Aircraft Location
TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 19, 2026: $230,000(-$40,000) - controller
Nov 26, 2025: $270,000(-$29,000) - controller
Jul 12, 2025: $299,000(+$119,625) - controller
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$230,000
Aircraft Location
TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 19, 2026: $230,000(-$40,000) - controller
Nov 26, 2025: $270,000(-$29,000) - controller
Jul 12, 2025: $299,000(+$119,625) - controller
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$230,000