Bell 47D-1Piston Helicopter • Bakersfield, CA, USA

This 1950s-era BELL 47D-1, registration N157B, presents a unique opportunity with a recent major overhaul on its core components. The airframe has a total time of 6,507.4 hours and is certified for both Normal and Restricted category operations. Its powerplant is a VO 435 A1F HC engine with ported and relieved cylinders, showing 288 hours since major overhaul, with only 110 hours since the overhaul was completed on the engine, transmission, and tail rotor gear box as a unit. The helicopter is equipped with -13 metal main rotor blades, a 47-600-27 transmission, and G-2 dual flight controls.

Avionics are provided by a dual King radio pack...