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Lot#1929 1972 Bell OH58C Kiowa Helicopter - Lot Closed

Asset Information

Year:

Make:

Bell

Model:

OH58C Kiowa

Mileage/Hours:

Sellers Terms and Restrictions

Serial#:

7221080

Asset Location:

Demonstration Auction, FL

Detailed Description

THIS IS A DEMONSTRATION AUCTION. THIS HELICOPTER WAS PREVIOUSLY SOLD ON GOVASSETS4SALE.

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Bell Helicopter OH58C, 1972, S/N 7221080, N1851D, 5723.3 TT, _______________________________________________________________________
Airframe:
5723.3 ACTT
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Engine:
T63-A720 Turbine
S/N: AE-405240
TSN: 1790.5
TSO: 1715.6
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Rotors:
S/N�s: T-80731 / T-80670
TSN: 3190.3 / 3190.3
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Exterior:
Green and white with green striping
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Interior:
Light gray custom cloth seats.
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Avionics/Equipment:
Military VHF Comm
Bendix KFM 0985 1109 FM Comm
(2) Control Communications C-533/ARC Front Audio Panels
(1) Control Communications C-533/ARC Rear Audio Panel
KT � 76C TSO Transponder
Military Navigation Package (Minus Radar Altimeter)
Trimble 1000DC GPS with Jeppesen card
Hobbs Meter
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Additional Equipment:
Dual controls
High skid gear
Wire Strike Protection Kit
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Inspections/Maintenance:
100-hour inspection due in 5 hours
ELT 110-4 Exp. 09-05

Military logs are available from when the aircraft was operated by the Air National Guard. Logs are also available from 1995 to the present. Upon careful examination of the records, Book 1 of the US Army records is missing and believed to contain the original transfer information from Bell Helicopter to the US Army. Book 2 is available and contains references to transfer information from Bell Helicopter to the US Army. All maintenance and component time logs are available and complete.There has been no damage to the aircraft since 1995 and there is no evidence of damage or repair from prior use. There is no indication of any corrosion. This aircraft does not have an airworthiness certificate.

The Bell OH58 Kiowa was manufactured specifically for the military and never given an airworthiness certificate because the military does not need one. There are several distinct differences between a Bell 206B and an OH58C/Bell 206A. The OH58C has longer main rotor and tail rotor blades, a larger engine, and different RPMs. Not all parts are interchangeable. Any civil use would require some type of FAA certificate: Restricted, Experimental, or Standard, and the operator would have to comply with the restrictions of whichever certificate they obtained. To get a Standard certificate is a very lengthy and costly process. There are no assurances that the FAA will even issue a standard certificate for this type of helicopter. As a result, the general use for these types of ships are Restricted category for agricultural use, off-shore use, or the Experimental category for private use. Refer to the FAR's for more specifics.

The aircraft engine is due for a midlife inspection in approximately 55 hours.
While not in regular use, the helicopter's engine has been started and run periodically to minimize the impact of storage. The aircraft continues to be hangered while not in active service.

Additional interior photos are available by making a request using the �Ask Seller a Question� button.

This aircraft will not be sold to any foreign nationals, foreign governments, or be allowed to leave the United States in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

Known Defects

Snow skids have been removed and are currently not for sale.
Searchlight has been removed and is currently not for sale.
Radar Altimeter has been removed and is currently not for sale.

Auction Information

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Restricted Auction Start:	7/8/2009	Restricted Auction End:	12/31/2010

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Current Bid:	$137,500	Bid Increment:	$500
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Seller Terms Information

Sellers Terms and Restrictions

The items listed on the attached pages have been declared surplus to the needs of the County and are offered for sale. Bids will be received until 11:59:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday, October 24, 2005. The �Buyer� as referred to herein is the �successful bidder.� The �Seller� as referred to herein is the County. All items will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS; no warranty, express or implied, is offered. Any and all costs for transportation, handling, loading, inspection, removal, etc. are the responsibility of the Buyer, at the Buyer�s sole cost and expense. The successful bidders shall assume full responsibility and all liability associated with the removal of items bought. The Buyer is responsible for any applicable fees, taxes, and registration. All items must be paid for within ten calendar days of bid opening or notification of award; otherwise bid may become invalid. Only cashier�s checks or certified checks (payable in U.S. dollars) shall be accepted for sales of surplus property. All sales are final. Refunds or adjustments will not be made. The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in a bid. Aircraft will not be sold to foreign governments, foreign nationals, or in violation of any federal, state, or local laws. Federal regulations require the buyer to complete Form 1822, undergo a background check, and receive final approval by LESO prior to the sale of the helicopter.