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1979 Bell 205 A-1++BLRTurbine Helicopter • Wasilla, Alaska

This 1979 Bell 205A-1, registration N580SH, serial number 30294, is a turbine helicopter located in Wasilla, Alaska, offered at 2,596,000 USD. The airframe has 17,069 total hours, and it is equipped with a Honeywell T53-17A engine upgrade showing 7,616 hours since new, with an engine TBO of 5,000 hours. The aircraft has been upgraded to Bell 205A1++BLR configuration, incorporating a Bell 212 main rotor blade system and the BLR Fast Fin modification, and is described as being in a US Forestry approved configuration, current on all maintenance, and ready for turn-key operations.

The panel includes an AMS-42 audio panel, dual intercom system,...

Year
1979
Make
Bell
Series
205 / UH-1H Iroquois
Model
205 A-1++BLR
Tail #
N580SH
Serial #
30294

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Fire Fighting, Passenger, Utility, Cargo
Seats
11

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
17,069 hrs
Engine 1 Time
7,616 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Current on all maintenance. Ready for turn-key operations. US Forestry approved configuration.

Avionics

Audio

AMS-42 - Audio Panel

Comms

Becker VHF - Dual VHF Comms, Dual TDFM FM Transceiver

ADSB

Garmin GTX 355 - GTX Transponder ADS-B Out

GPS

Garmin GPS 400 - Dual GPS

Weather

Garmin GRA 55 - GRA Radar Altimeter, Satellite Tracking

PFD

Artificial Horizon - Pilot & Co-Pilot, Directional Gyro - Pilot & Co-Pilot, Turn & Slip Indicator - Pilot & Co-Pilot, VSI - Pilot & Co-Pilot

EMS

Davtron Digital OAT/Voltage Display - Hour Meter

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Dual Controls (removable)

Dart Bearpaws

Wire Strike Protection System

Onboard Load Cell & Clevis

Onboard Electronic Weight System

Vertical Reference Door

Eagle - Vertical Reference Door

Automatic Door Opening Kit

Automatic Door Opening Kit - LH/RH

Dart Cargo Mirror

Dart

Dart Heli-Access Steps

Dart - Heli-Access Steps LH/RH

Dart Driveshaft Tunnel

Dart

Dart Dual Battery Box

Dart

Dart Skid Tube

Dart

Dart Wearplate

Dart

Dart Skid Tube Saddles

Dart

Dart 5 Man Seat Bar & Quick Pins

Dart

North Aero ADJ Engine Mounts

North Aero - ADJ

Tailboom Strake Kit

Push Out Windows

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Wipers - LH/RH

LH Auxiliary Fuel

LH Auxiliary Fuel - 90 Gallon Tank

Honeywell MGT Gauge

AAI High Aft Crosstube

AAI - AAI High Aft Crosstube FWD AFT

AAI LH Skylight Window

AAI - AAI LH

AFS Filters

AFS - AFS Filters (4 filters)

Alpine Shoulder Harness Kit

Alpine

Cabin Floor Protector Kit

Dual Concorde Batteries

Concorde - Dual Batteries

Dual Electric Boost Pumps

Fuel Purge Canister

Pulslight Unit

Pulslight

Pilot & Co-pilot Map Lights

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers - LH /RH

Sacksafoam Counter

Sacksafoam

Whelan Strobe Lights

Whelan

Start Fuel Kit

First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit (2)

Flight Manual

Dual Technisonic TDFM FM Transceiver

Technisonic TDFM - Dual TDFM FM Transceiver

Garmin GRA 55 Radar Altimeter

Garmin GRA 55 - GRA Radar Altimeter

Skynode Satellite Tracking

NAT Paging System

NAT Loadhailer

Turn & Slip Indicator

Turn & Slip Indicator - Pilot & Co-Pilot

VSI

VSI - Pilot & Co-Pilot

Auxiliary FM Provisions

Hook Load Indicator

Davtron Digital OAT/Voltage Display

Davtron Digital Clock

SATCOM Handset

Hour Meter

Dual Controls (Removable)

Vertical Reference Door - Eagle Automatic Door Opening Kit - LH/RH

Eagle Automatic Door Opening Kit - Vertical Reference LH/RH

Dart Heli-Access Steps - LH/RH

Windshield Wipers - LH/RH

LH Auxiliary Fuel - 90 Gallon Tank

AAI High Aft Crosstube - FWD

AAI High Aft Crosstube - AAI FWD

AAI High Aft Crosstube - AFT

AAI High Aft Crosstube - AAI

AFS Filters (4 Filters)

AFS Filters - AFS (4

Pilot & Co-Pilot Map Lights

Fire Extinguishers - LH/RH

First Aid Kit (2)

Bell 212 Main Rotor Blade System

BLR Fast Fin Modification

BLR Fast Fin - BLR Modification

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Utility interior with standard 205 pilot and co-pilot seats. 9 passenger seating with 4-man and 5-man belted seat configuration.
Exterior Notes
Silver and blue with maroon accent stripes.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Honeywell
Engine Model
T53-17B
Engine Power
1,400 HP

Asking Price

$2,596,000

Aircraft Location

Wasilla, Alaska

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 23, 2026: $2,596,000 - aso

Sep 10, 2026: $2,596,000 - controller

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First Seen: Sep 10, 2026

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