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2021 BELL 407GXI
Starts from the median asking price of 25 comparable Bell Helicopter listings ($2,295,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -165 hr vs comps +0.3%
- Engine time -107 hr vs comps +0.9%
- No ADS-B (52% of comps have one) -10.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 407GXI |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 135 hrs |
| Engine time | 135 |
| Avionics / Flight display / EFIS | ASA G1000 |
Description
Used, in good condition. Lots of additional equipment. Reasonable offers considered Email preferred. • 28 Amph battery • Aux fuel tank provisions, 19Gal • Doors-Jettisonable (crew only) • Dual controls • Class Cockpit – G1000 (Garmin) • High skid gear – w – flight steps • LED lighting (interior/exterior) • M/R blades – high vis • Rotor break • Wire strike protection system • Foreign certification – China • Artex C406 – NHM ELT -w- PGM adaptor • Artex C406 -NHM ELT provisions • Standard 3 color paint scheme • Door openers – for baggage door (AA) • Door openers – for Jettisonable Crew Doors (AA) • Pre-Flight kit – 4 handles & 2 main steps (AA) • Inlet barrier filter • Aft cabin ICS – 5place (includes headsets) • Bleed air heater -w- windshield & chin bubble defrost (Air comm)
Modifications
• Tail rotor camera • Headliner – standard -w- AC ducting • Litter provisions • Cargo hook provisions kit • Cargo hook kit • Expanded avionics shelf • AirComm Air Conditioner -w- Dual forward evaporators • AAI tailboom mounts for rad alt antenna • Cockpit/cabin floor protector kit (AA) • Donaldson inducer vent filter Donaldson • Corporate seats • Crew Wedge Windows w/ Sliders • Cabin Wedge Windows w/ Sliders • Window locks
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Bell 407GXI lands versus other Bell 407GXI listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
29th pct135 hours total (TTAF) · 29th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
20th pct135 engine hours · 20th percentile of 5 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 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 407GXI |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 135.6 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 5,793.75 lb |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | CAE854131 |
| Engine 1 Time | 135 |
Avionics
| ELT | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wire Strike Protection System | Yes |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| Heater | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | • Tail rotor camera • Headliner – standard -w- AC ducting • Litter provisions • Cargo hook provisions kit • Cargo hook kit • Expanded avionics shelf • AirComm Air Conditioner -w- Dual forward evaporators • AAI tailboom mounts for rad alt antenna • Cockpit/cabin floor protector kit (AA) • Donaldson inducer vent filter Donaldson • Corporate seats • Crew Wedge Windows w/ Sliders • Cabin Wedge Windows w/ Sliders • Window locks |
Operating costs & specifications — Bell 407GXI
Typical model-level figures for the Bell 407GXI (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $60,480 | $98,280 |
| Fixed | $273,000 | $273,000 |
| Variable | $176,680 | $287,105 |
| Total / hour | $2,248 | $1,723 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 285 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 121 kts · 139 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 6 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 2" × 4' 9" × 5' 0" |
| Interior volume | 101 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 0 ft / 0 ft |
About this plane
The Bell 407GXi is a single-engine light helicopter known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and reliable performance. Powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C47E/4 engine, it delivers a maximum cruise speed of 133 knots (246 km/h) and a range of up to 285 nautical miles (624 km). With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs), the 407GXi offers a smooth and responsive flight experience, enhanced by the Garmin G1000H NXi avionics suite, which includes a fully integrated glass cockpit, advanced flight data, and superior situational awareness. The Bell 407GXi is ideal for a wide range of missions, including corporate transport, law enforcement, and medical evacuation. Try a free trial of aircraft operating cost calculator today! Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Bell 407GXi's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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