1953 HILLER UH 12B


  • For Sale
  • 1953
  • HILLER UH 12B
  • N5072R
  • 613
  • Arlington, WA USA

128000 $128,000 USD
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  • For Sale
  • 1953
  • HILLER UH 12B
  • N5072R
  • 613
  • Arlington, WA USA

Joel

General Specs (cont.)

3083

125 SMOH

730 lb

Used

VFR

3

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

HILLER UH-12B (H-23B) 3-seat helicopter-ready to fly. Has current Airworthiness Certificate & Annual. 3083 hrs.TT. Excellent condition. N5072R; S/N 613. Helicopter had a hard landing in 2013, but has been fully rebuilt and upgraded. It is in turnkey condition. Note: main rotorblades are being factory refurbished and are expected to be ready for remounting mid-April 2024. Always hangared. Also included: a custom-built trailer + covers for bubble, engine/transmission & tail rotor. 

Feature List (highlights):  
1. Has a current Annual  
2. Current Airworthiness Certificate  
3. Powered by a 235hp Franklin engine with only 125 hours SMOH. Engine runs flawlessly. Last run: December, 2023  
4. Dual Controls  
5. Avionics: Garmin GNS430 Radio  
6. Doors (removable)  
7. Lighting (console, strobe, navigation, anti-collision, landing)  
8. Heater/defroster  
9. Includes logs & Hiller + U.S. Army maint. manuals in printed & digital form  
Color: black, tan interior. Located in Washington state. See more + links at Listing URL  
10. A custom trailer is included with purchase  

    The following parts have been remanufatured
PART NAME / DATE COMPLETED
Left & Right Magnetos / June 2023
Main rotorblades (refurb. in progress) (approx. April 2024)
Carburetor / Sept. 2023
Tailrotor gearbox / Sept. 2022
90* cooling fan gearbox / Oct. 2023
Swash plate / Dec. 2023
L/H & R/H paddle blade cuffs / Oct. 2022
L/H & R/H Snubber assemblies / Oct. 2022
Cardon joint / Sept. 2023

    The following parts have been replaced with new
(4) engine/transmission mounts (all) / Oct. 2022
 Upper engine crankcase seal / July 2023
Lower transmission seal / July 2023
Installed (2) electric heating pads on engine oil sump
Original generator was replaced with a 50 amp alternator

Also available for additional cost (shown among photos):
1. 2-axle trailer: included with purchase (an $8K value)!
2. Battery-powered Helicart: $5K 
3. Ranger wheelset: $1K

Avionics / Equipment

Garmin GNS430 Radio

Airframe

Excellent condition

Engines / Mods / Prop

ENGINE:
Franklin 6V-350/235 hp

Interior / Exterior

Excellent condition

Remarks

Purchase includes  a custom-built trailer + covers for bubble, engine/transmission & tail rotor.