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1966 HUGHES TH55A
Starts from the median asking price of 27 comparable Helicopter listings ($350,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time -2,952 hr vs comps +5.9%
- Engine time -1,187 hr vs comps +9.5%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 97 FAA-registered +3.3%
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Overview
| Make / Model | HUGHES TH55A |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 4,295 hrs |
| Engine time | 85.2 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Annual | February 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
2023 AirVenture Award-Winning TH-55A Osage – Standard Airworthiness Price: $284,500 OBO Location: Waukesha, WI. – Hangered ________________________________________ Aircraft Overview Fully restored U.S. Army TH-55A Osage, Standard Airworthiness Category. Restoration completed June 2023; debuted at EAA AirVenture 2023, winning: • Best Warbird Helicopter • Silver Wrench Award • Judges Choice Award Turnkey, flyable, and ready for demonstration flights. Fresh annual inspection completed Feb 2026. ________________________________________ Key Specifications Component Time/Status Engine 85 Hrs SMOH Main Rotor Blades 300 Hrs Since New Tail Rotor Blades 885 Hrs Since New / 5,000 hr Life Limit (4,100+ Hrs Remaining) Airworthiness Standard Category, All ADs Complied Logbooks Complete & Clean Title/Registration Clear & Current ________________________________________ Avionics & Equipment • Garmin GNC 250XL GPS / VHF • Garmin GTX 327 Transponder • Technisonic TDFM-6148 FM Transceiver • PAI-7000 Vertical Card Compass ________________________________________ Operational Status • Fully Flying & Excellent Handling • Demonstration Flights Available to Qualified Buyers • Hangared & Professionally Maintained ________________________________________ Highlights / Selling Points • Award-Winning Restoration & Provenance • Low-Time Engine & Rotors • Collector-Grade Military Trainer • Authentic Military Finish with Modern Avionics • Ready for Year-Round Operation ________________________________________ Includes • Paravion Heliporter for ground handling • Hughes/Schweizer Specialty Tooling • FACET Cabin Heater Documents: - N49WG Status Sheet Current Copy.pdf.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11030325217&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sPp5WjmR0Ujqg2mzTvtC8CGh88YNzrdH29gBgp0%2fLkBALGMha2qul86q%2fG23c29dtSOAm7xu4PE%3d
Modifications
NONE FACET CABIN HEATER PARAVION HELIPORTER
Avionics
GARMIN GNC 250XL GARMIN GTX 327 TECHNISONIC TDFM-6148 PAI-7000 VERTICAL CARD COMPASS
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Documents
General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HUGHES |
| Model | TH55A |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N49WG |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KUES |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,295 |
|---|---|
| Range | 150 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,670 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,059.96 lb |
| Useful Load | 610 lb |
| Max Cruise Speed | 75 knots |
| Hover Ceiling IGE at Max Takeoff Weight | 5000 ft |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 25 gal |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING HIO-360-B1A |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | K-516851A |
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine Displacement | 360 cu in |
| Fuel Control System | Fuel Injection |
| Engine 1 Time | 85.2 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 1500 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GARMIN GNC 250XL GARMIN GTX 327 TECHNISONIC TDFM-6148 PAI-7000 VERTICAL CARD COMPASS |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| Heater | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | FACET CABIN HEATER PARAVION HELIPORTER |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | NONE |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
| Number of Seats | 2 |
| Bubble Windows | Yes |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2022 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Last Annual Inspection February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Rotor
| Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 1065 |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining | 2498 |
| Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 4529 |
| Anti-Torque System | Tail Rotor |
| Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 4115 |
| Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 437 |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N49WG Status Sheet Current Copy.pdf.pdf |
|---|
Previous listing for N49WG
1966 HUGHES TH55A
- Then asking
- $225k
- Airframe
- 4,295 hrs
- Engine
- LYCOMING
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