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1997 BELL 407
Starts from the median asking price of 29 comparable Bell Helicopter listings ($849,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -3,567 hr vs comps +7.1%
- Engine time -522 hr vs comps +4.2%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (7% of comps) +10.1%
- ADS-B (45% of comps) +9.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 407 |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 3,295 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,295 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA35C |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TAS800 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | July 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Low Hours • Corporate configuration with provisions for cargo hook • Garmin 500HTXi/ 750Xi • Garmin Audio, Transponder, Comm • GPS/WAAS • ADS-B Out • Connection Provisions for 7 Bose Headsets • Garmin GMA 35C Remote Mount Bluetooth Audio Panel • Air Conditioner • Bleed Air Heater • Wire Strike Protection Kit • Particle Separator • Aux Fuel Tank • Leather Seats • Soundproofing • Dart Bearpaws • Bell Customer Service (CSF) Maintained
Modifications
Dual Controls Particle Separator Corporate Interior Soundproofing Corporate Seats Armrests, Corporate (pair) Air Conditioner Standard Headliner with A/C Ducts Bleed Air Heater w/ Chin Bubble Defroster Forced Air Ventilation Rotor Brake Baggage Extender High Skids Flitesteps Wire Strike Protection Kit Aux Fuel Tank 19 gal. Dart Bearpaws Landing Light Sliding Windows Crew & Pax Floor Protectors Crew & Pax Automatic Door Openers Crew & Pax Folding Maintenance Steps L/R Pre-Flight Step Handle Kit L/R Cargo Hook Provisions High Visibility Main & Tail Rotor Blades Fire Extinguisher
Avionics
Garmin 500H TXi PFD/MFD Garmin GDU 1060 10.6” Touchscreen LCD Garmin GTN 750Xi 6.9” Touchscreen LCD GPS/Nav/MFD/Com#1 Americas Database GPS/WAAS Antenna Garmin GMA 35C Remote Mount Bluetooth Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B Out Garmin GTS TAS800 Traffic Advisory Garmin GTR 225 VHF Com #2 7-Place ICS Connection Provisions for 7 Bose Headsets
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Bell 407 lands versus other Bell 407 listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
57th pct3,295 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time
86th pct3,295 engine hours · 86th percentile of 7 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Serial Number | 53215 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,295 |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE M250-C47B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | CAE-847239 |
| Engine 1 Time | 3,295 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Artificial Horizon | Yes |
| Traffic Avoidance System | Yes |
| Wire Strike Protection System | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 500H TXi PFD/MFD Garmin GDU 1060 10.6” Touchscreen LCD Garmin GTN 750Xi 6.9” Touchscreen LCD GPS/Nav/MFD/Com#1 Americas Database GPS/WAAS Antenna Garmin GMA 35C Remote Mount Bluetooth Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B Out Garmin GTS TAS800 Traffic Advisory Garmin GTR 225 VHF Com #2 7-Place ICS Connection Provisions for 7 Bose Headsets |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Heater | Yes |
| Baggage Compartment | Yes |
| Bearpaws | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Dual Controls Particle Separator Corporate Interior Soundproofing Corporate Seats Armrests, Corporate (pair) Air Conditioner Standard Headliner with A/C Ducts Bleed Air Heater w/ Chin Bubble Defroster Forced Air Ventilation Rotor Brake Baggage Extender High Skids Flitesteps Wire Strike Protection Kit Aux Fuel Tank 19 gal. Dart Bearpaws Landing Light Sliding Windows Crew & Pax Floor Protectors Crew & Pax Automatic Door Openers Crew & Pax Folding Maintenance Steps L/R Pre-Flight Step Handle Kit L/R Cargo Hook Provisions High Visibility Main & Tail Rotor Blades Fire Extinguisher |
Interior
| Configuration | Corporate |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Soundproofing | Yes |
Exterior
| Door Type | Hinged |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Completed July 2026 Bell Customer Service (CSF) |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Rotor
| Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining | 1706 |
|---|---|
| Anti-Torque System | Tail Rotor |
| Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 4206 |
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