2005 Bell 427
Twin Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin 430 Nav/Comm/GPS Bendix King KY96A Comm Garmin GTX330 Transponder Spider Tracks System PS Engineering PAC24 Audio Panel Kannard RC200 ELT w/ Remote Activation Avtron MB11B Digital Clock/Counter
Description
Corporate Configured Recent Paint & Interior
Engine
#1 Engine: 6,001 Hours #2 Engine: 5,461 Hours
Interior
Gray Leather Seats / Carpet - Recent
Exterior
Dark Metallic Gray - Recent Paint
Modifications / STCs
• High Skid Gear w/ Flight Steps
• Dual Controls
• Rotor Brake
• Air Comm Air Conditioning
• Bleed Air Heater
• Automatic Door Openers
• Crew Inertia Reel 5-Point Shoulder Harnesses
• Cabin Lap & Shoulder Harnesses
• Cabin Fire Extinguisher
• Tinted Cabin Windows
• Anti-Collision / Nav Lighting
• Empty Weight: 4,369 lbs. / 1,982 kg.
• (2) Bose A30 Noise Cancelling Headsets
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mark Clancy
avbuyer.com
|
$990,000
|
MN | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Becker Helicopters
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$1,006,658 *
GBP £752,246
|
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
Estimate Monthly Payment
Bell 427 loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Bell 427
This 2005 Bell 427 (VH-TOR) is a 8-seat twin turbine helicopter with 9,026 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 427 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $899,000 to $3,200,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $990,000.
The 427 cruises at 138 kts (256 km/h) with a range of 394 nm (730 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 55 GPH (208 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $302/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $700/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $150,000. With 9,026 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Bell 427 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateBELL 427
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BELL 427. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-TOR) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for VH-TOR.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (VH-TOR). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Airworthiness Directives — Bell 427
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 407 and 427 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 and Model 427 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407, and 427 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 427
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
(CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:AFTER NORMAL FLYING WHEN THE HELICOPTER WAS BEING TOWED INSIDE THE HANGAR THE RH SKID TUBE FRACTURED JUST AFT OF THE INSERT ASSY 206-053-121-001. (TC# 20190506001)
(CAN) AT ALTITUDE OF 500FT, SPEED 120KTS AND TORQUE 85 PERCENT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A YAW TO THE RT. SAW AN INDICATION OF NR 1 ENGINE FAILED. FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, FLEW ABOUT 13 MINUTES WITH 1 OPERATING ENGINE, ENG 2, AND LANDED SAFELY...
(CAN) THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MFG: IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN OF A ENGINE. THE ACFT MADE A SAFE LANDING ON THE RUNWAY AT THE LOCAL AIRPORT AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE ACFT OR PERSONNEL. FROM WHAT THEY HAVE SO FAR DETERMINED, THE LOW...
(CAN) THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MFG: IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN. THE ACFT MADE A SAFE LANDING AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE ACFT OR PERSONNEL. THE LOWER SHROUD ON THE FMM CRACKED AROUND 1 OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FITTINGS WHICH GOES IN...
(CAN) VERTICAL FIN CRACKED. THE CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED AT THE UPPER AFT ATTACH POINT. IT WAS DISCOVERED ON A DAILY INSPECTION.
(CAN) THE TRANSMISSION CASE HAD AN OIL LEAK FOUND AROUND LT INPUT QUILL AREA. FOUND THE OIL LEAK FROM A CRACK IN THE RADII TRANSITION AREA OF THE CASE BETWEEN THE LT INPUT AND PORTION OF THE LOWER CASE.
(CAN) FRAME FOUND CRACKED.
(CAN) AN OIL LEAK HAD DEVELOPED ON THE LT SIDE OF THE UPPER TRANSMISSION DECK. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE OIL LEAK WAS ORIGINATING FROM A CRACK IN THE RADII TRANSITION AREA OF THE CASE BETWEEN THE LT MAIN INPUT AND PORTION OF THE LOWER CASE.
ROTOR BRAKE CAS MESSAGE APPEARED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. TESTED SWITCHES IN CALIPER AND FOUND THEM TO BE SERVICEABLE. RECONNECTED CONNECTOR PLUGS AND PERFORMED AN OPS CHECK ON THE ROTOR BRAKE...
(CAN) DURING THE ROUTINE 150 HOUR INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE UPPER LT LONGERON, AIRFRAME SIDE, THAT IS THE ATTACH POINT FOR THE TAILBOOM INTERCOSTAL.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price History
AeroGurus Market Estimate AME
Similar Aircraft for Sale
