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BELL 407GXP(2017)

Specifications

Year2017
Serial Number
Registration--
Total Hours1,159.3
LocationCHINA
RegionASIA

Broker

Aircraft Details

  • Located in Hubei, China
  • Used BELL 407GXP helicopter
  • Total airframe time: 1,159.28 hours; Total landings: 5,386
  • Engine: Rolls Royce M250-C47B, 1,159.28 hours since new, 1,097 cycles, TBO: 2,000 hours
  • Gearboxes: 407-040-007-103 and 406-040-400-121, both with 1,159.28 hours
  • Garmin G1000H avionics suite (dual PFD/MFD, dual VHF comms, GPS, RAD ALT, XPDR, ELT, ADAHRS)
  • Additional features: Sound insulation panel, cargo hook provisions, tail rotor camera, high-skid landing gear, windshield wipers, engine inlet barrier filter system, air conditioner, WSPS line cutter, ADS-B Out, LED Super Nightscanner, dual forward evaporator air conditioning
  • Interior: Original 2017, blue & beige, configuration for five passengers (three forward-facing, two aft-facing)
  • Exterior: White with red stripes, original 2017
  • Maintenance: 150HR/12M and 300HR/12M inspections next due April 2026/2027; engine overhaul at 2,000 hours
  • Status: Available

About this Model

Overview

The Bell 407GXP is a development of the 407 line that pairs the proven four-blade rotor system and spacious cabin format with an upgraded Rolls‑Royce 250‑C47B engine. It is typically chosen for operators who want a straightforward, widely supported single-engine platform for passenger, utility, and aerial work where quick turn capability, hot/high margin, and external-load flexibility matter more than long-range cruise.

Mission Fit

In practice, the 407GXP fits missions that start and end within a regional operating area and value rapid start/stop cycles, good hover performance, and reconfigurable cabin utility. Its performance is often leveraged for hot-and-high or high gross weight scenarios compared with earlier 407 variants, but the aircraft remains a single-engine platform, which can shape routing, overwater/remote-area planning, and customer acceptance.

Cabin

The cabin is set up for practical loading and quick reconfiguration, typically supporting a pilot plus multiple passengers with wide access for boarding and gear. Noise and vibration levels are characteristic of a modern single-engine helicopter; comfort depends heavily on interior completion, seating, and mission equipment (e.g., partitions, medical interiors, or camera mounts).