This 1978 Bell 212, registered VH-NVN, presents as a turn-key utility and firefighting platform with a total time of 9,723.2 hours and a basic empty weight of 6,634.59 lb. The aircraft underwent an extensive refurbishment and maintenance program in 2019 by OZ Choppers and Airborne Avionics, which included a complete weight reduction by removing unrequired equipment, a full repaint in white, and renewal of the engine, transmission, and wiring harnesses throughout the hell hole and tail boom. It is VFR and night VFR configured, featuring a significant avionics upgrade including an IFD440 GPS/Com, an AXP322 Mode S/ADSB Transponder, a Trig TY92...
GPS
IFD440 - GPS/Com #1 with Bluetooth connection to iPad Mini, GPS
Comms
Trig TY92 - 16watt VHF Com GRN Radio Fire Services radio system, Provision for Radio UHF, Digital Role Radio
Transponder
AXP322 - Mode S ADSB Transponder
Audio
PAC 45 - PAC Audio, 2 x Crew Selectors, 1 x Rear Observer Selector
flightInstruments
RCA2610 - 3 x Digital Artificial Horizon with battery backup), x Digital DG's, Digital OAT Gauge
flightMonitoring
Appareo Vision 1000 - Data Monitoring System, DZMX Tracking/Sat Phone with event recording and modem and push-to-talk function
lighting
Whelen - LED Nav Lights and Beacons, Dual LED Pulse Lights on mirror external landing lights)
safety
SR44 - 406MHZ ELT, Siren with PA System
Seating
Full set of 13 place crew and pilot and co-pilot seating, Aerotek Interior, All forward and side facing seats have new seat belts with shoulder harnesses installed
Cargo Systems
Aero Design Cargo Basket, On-Board Systems cargo hook with Load Cell, Cargo Emergency Release pedals fitted to both left and right-hand sides, Cabin Cargo Nets and Hard Points
Fuel System
Auxiliary fuel system 2 x 20 Gallons / 75 Litres (40 Gallons / 150 Litres), Boost pump & C/Box drain environmental reservoirs
Fire Fighting
Wired for Fire Fighting Water Bucket, Control Head and release button for Simplex 304A Fire Attack System, Fire bucket control unit for foamer and power fill, split loads etc
Exterior Modifications
BLR Fast Fin System and strakes, Wire Strike Protection System, Dart High skid gear with DART access steps, Alpine Aerotech cargo mirror & pulse lights, Alpine Aerotech exhaust deflectors
Doors and Access
Escape Panel Modification kit on Sliding doors, DART Twin Pak E-Z Access kit, Vertical Reference door with gauges, Front door V Block wedges, DART sliding door roller kit, Pilot, co-pilot, hinged doors and boot fitted with pneumatic door openers
Protective Equipment
Alpine Aerotech cabin floor protection, Avionics bay weather shield, Set of Aerotex Exhaust cover and Engine plugs, Pitot Tubes covers, M/R & T/R Blade Tie Downs
Steps and Handles
Dart Heli Access Step, Dart Quick Release Cabin Step, Dart Heli Access Handle
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Oct 1, 2025: $1,900,000 - controller
Sep 27, 2025: Call for Price - controller
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Oct 1, 2025: $1,900,000 - controller
Sep 27, 2025: Call for Price - controller
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Asking Price
$1,900,000