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1978 Bell 212Turbine Helicopter • Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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...

Year
1978
Make
Bell
Series
212
Model
212
Tail #
VH-NVN
Serial #
30906

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Fire Fighting, Cargo, Utility
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
13

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
9,723.2 hrs

Avionics

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

Additional Equipment

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

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2019
Interior Notes
Aerotek Interior, Full set of 13 place crew and pilot and co-pilot seating, All forward and side facing seats have new seat belts with shoulder harnesses installed
Exterior Notes
Aircraft repainted all over white in 2019

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$1,900,000

Aircraft Location

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

Oct 1, 2025: $1,900,000 - controller

Sep 27, 2025: Call for Price - controller

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