N5072R: Rockwell UH 12B

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HILLER UH-12B (H-23B) 3-seat helicopter-ready to fly. Has a current Airworthiness Certificate and Annual. 1953 model. 3083 hrs.TT. Excellent condition, no corrosion, rated a 9/9. N5072R; S/N 613. This helicopter had a hard landing in 2013, but has since been fully rebuilt and upgraded. Helicopter is in turnkey condition, requiring no parts or maintenance to be flight-ready. UPDATE on 2/17/24: Main rotorblades are currently being factory refurbished and are expected to be ready for remounting on helicopter approx. mid-April 2024. They will then have 0 time since remanufacture. Helicopter has always been stored indoors (hangared).  Also included: custom 2-axle trailer; covers for the bubble, engine/transmission and tail rotor. 

Feature List (highlights):
1. Has a current Annual and is ready to fly.
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 (center and left seat)
5. Avionics: Garmin GNS 430 Radio.
6. Doors (removable).
7. Lighting (console, strobe, navigation, anti-collision, landing).
8. Heater / defroster.
9. Includes all logs and Hiller + U.S. Army maintenance manuals, both in bound hardcopy and digital form.
10. Purchase of helicopter includes a custom-built, tilt-bed 2-axle trailer (an $8K value)

Painted black with tan interior. Ready to be picked up or flown to a new home. Owner selling for financial reasons. Located in Arlington, Washington.

   The following parts have been remanufatured:
Left and Right Magnetos: June 2023 
Main rotor blades: currently being refurbished; to be completed approx. 4/15/24 
Carburetor: September 2023 
Tailrotor gearbox: September 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: September 2023
   The following parts have been replaced with new
4 engine/transmission mounts: Oct. 2022
 Upper engine crankcase seal: July 2023
Lower transmission seal: July 2023
Installed (2) electric heating pads on engine oil sump
The original generator was replaced with a 50 amp alternator 

SPECIFICATIONS: 
Passengers: 3;  Length (overall): 28';  Height: 9.75';  Main rotor dia: 35.4'; Tail rotor dia: 5.5'; Empty weight: 1,770 lbs.;  Gross weight: 2,500 lbs.;  Payload: 730 lbs.; Engine type/hp: Franklin 6V-350/235 hp;  Range (avg): 205 nautical miles;  Speed (max): 95 mph;  Speed (cruise): 82 mph;  Service ceiling: 13,200'
  

Avionics

Radio:  Garmin GNS 430
  

Airframe

Excellent condition
  

Engines / Mods

ENGINE:
 Franklin 6V-350 / 235 hp
  

Interior / Exterior

INTERIOR:  Excellent
EXTERIOR:  Excellent
  

Remarks

Excellent condition. Flight ready. Has a current Annual. Purchase includes a 2-axle, tilt-bed trailer custom built for this Hiller.
  

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