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Sunday, March 31st, 2013
N4962Z Online Appraisal Report
1967 BELL UH-1E
Engine -LYCOMING T53-L11D
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The aircraft is based at Beaver County Airport (KBVI) in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The aircraft is certified in the restricted category and is set up for agriculture, forestry, patrolling, surveying, and sling work. The aircraft has approved 337s for spray gear.
The last annual was completed in September 2012
Time Life Limited Systems Status: Below are some of the life limited parts/components with the hours on those components.
Main Rotor Blades 176 and 324 hours on each
Main Rotor Head 898 hours
Main Servos 297 hours
Swash Plate Assembly 0 hours since new
Tail Rotor Blades 737 hours
Tail Rotor Gear Box 61 hours
Tail Rotor Yoke 1071 hours
Transmission 841 hours
The aircraft is in average condition for an aircraft that is used in the forestry, and surveying industry. The interior is utility configured. It has a basic utility military interior with lightweight pilot and co-pilot seats. No other interior is installed.
Additional Equipment:
Simplex Spray System – Current estimated value $50,000 Cargo Hook – Current estimated value $3,000 Ground handling wheels – Current estimated value $1,500
This appraisal on N4692Z a Bell UH-1E was completed March 29 2013. The appraisal was based on information provided to the appraiser by Mark Klokkenga.
Additional and/or optional equipment that add to the aircraft value are listed below with estimated current market values. This also includes spare parts that are included with the aircraft.
Spray gear system $50,000
Main rotor blade $140,775
Main rotor blade $167,624
Tail rotor blade $4,986
Tail rotor blade $4,986
Tail rotor grip $6,069
Tail rotor grip $6,308
Swashplate/Support $49,006
Cargo hook $500
2 Mil Set ground wheels $1,500
Flymall.org Market Watch – See below for applicable models
205 A-1
204 B
UH-1E
UH-1B
UH-1H
Click here for all Bell aircraft. This will allow you to view the 205 A-1, 204 B, UH-1E, UH-1B, and the UH-1H at the same time.
The information herein has been prepared from many sources and believed to be correct. The appraiser cannot warrant the accuracy of the source material. The appraiser referenced numerous websites for data and information to compute a fair market value on 4692Z. At the time of the appraisal there were no comparables listed on the many “aircraft for sale” websites. All aircraft information provided to the appraiser was presumed to be authentic and accurate.
The appraiser hereby certifies that he has no personal interest in this aircraft identified in this appraisal or any bias toward any of the parties who may be involved in the resulting transaction coincident to this report. The appraiser fee is not contingent upon a predetermined value being reported or a percentage of the value being reported.
The fair market value for 4692Z is based on the research stated in this report and historical sales data versus appraisal values. The appraiser used several similar aircraft listed for sale as a reference. The appraiser used the current asking price of those aircraft and calculated an estimated actual sale or purchase price based on the current market status. In addition the appraiser used a documented trade in value given to N4692Z in August 2011.
It is the opinion of this appraiser that the fair market value of the above aircraft is:
$383,333.00 USD
Sunday, March 31st, 2013
N39MK Online Appraisal report
1980 Bell 206B
Engine – ALLISON 250-C20
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Comments: The aircraft is hangared at KHJO – Hanford Municipal Airport in Hanford, California. The aircraft is operated under CFR Part 135 and 133.
Maintenance Annual Date: The last annual was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. The last 100 hour airframe inspection was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. The last 100 Hour KAflex Driveshaft inspection was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. The last 100 hour engine inspection was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. Other hourly and monthly inspections appear to be current and up to date.
Comments: The maintenance/inspection tracking and/or record keeping is in the form of an Excel Spreadsheet and is organized and appears to be kept current. Life limited and/or cycle limited parts are tracked in the Excel Spreadsheet.
Historical Damage: On September 23 2005 the tail boom was cut/severed (Source NTSB website). Click here for NTSB report on accident.
This appraisal on N39MK a Bell 206B was completed March 29 2013. The appraisal was based on information provided to the appraiser by Mark Klokkenga.
Aircraft BlueBook Price Digest Spring 2013 Edition – The average Blue Book value not adjusted for actual times is $327,000.00 as of March 28 2013.
Controller.com
Flymall.org Market Watch – Click here for 206B III data.
National Aircraft Appraisers Association online Estimated Aircraft Value Calculator The NAAA estimated value for N39MK based on actual times is $365,458 as of March 28 2013.
The information herein has been prepared from many sources and believed to be correct. The appraiser cannot warrant the accuracy of the source material. The appraiser referenced numerous websites for data and information to compute a fair market value on N39MK. All aircraft information provided to the appraiser was presumed to be authentic and accurate.
The appraiser hereby certifies that he has no personal interest in this aircraft identified in this appraisal or any bias toward any of the parties who may be involved in the resulting transaction coincident to this report. The appraiser fee is not contingent upon a predetermined value being reported or a percentage of the value being reported.
The fair market value for N39MK is based on the research stated in this report and historical sales data versus appraisal values.
It is the opinion of this appraiser that the fair market value of the above aircraft is:
$346,229.00 USD
Friday, March 22nd, 2013
Due to the cut backs the recently opened Frederick Tower may be closed. Click here for story on CNN.
Here is the FAA’s list of the towers that could be closed.
Friday, March 15th, 2013
Gustave Albin Whitehead, born Gustav Albin Weisskopf (1 January 1874 – 10 October 1927) was an aviation pioneer who emigrated from Germany to the U.S., where he designed and built early flying machines and engines from 1897 to 1915. Whitehead reportedly flew several times in his own powered aircraft designs in 1901 and 1902, before the Wright Brothers historic 1903 flights near Kitty Hawk. These claims, though supported by researchers in the 1930s and later, have been examined and dismissed by some mainstream aviation historians, especially those associated with the Smithsonian Institution.
Click here for more on Gustave
Friday, January 4th, 2013
Sixteen reasons why airplanes are easier to live with than women:
1) Airplanes usually kill you quickly – a woman takes her time.
2) Airplanes can be turned on by a flick of a switch.
3) Airplanes don’t get mad if you do a “touch and go.”
4) Airplanes don’t object to a pre-flight inspection.
5) Airplanes come with manuals to explain their operation.
6) Airplanes have strict weight and balance limitations.
7) Airplanes can be flown any time of the month.
8) Airplanes don’t come with in-laws.
9) Airplanes don’t care about how many other airplanes you’ve flown before.
10) Airplanes and pilots both arrive at the same time.
11) Airplanes don’t mind if you look at other airplanes.
12) Airplanes don’t mind if you buy airplane magazines.
13) Airplanes expect to be tied down.
14) Airplanes don’t comment on your piloting skills.
15) Airplanes don’t whine unless something is really wrong.
16) However, when airplanes go quiet, just like women, it’s usually not good.
Saturday, December 29th, 2012
I found this online this evening. Looks very cool.
The bike uses all US Sportster, Buell racing suspension, brakes and wheels. The frames come new from Harley and are modified to match the body shape. The electric propulsion system is running at 120 volts with a six speed automatic belt drive transmission. This is the same power we use to propel 3000 pound cars. With the lithium battery pack the bike weighs in less than 275 pounds and has a range over 100 miles. This bike can accelerate as fast as production gas bikes with top speeds over 150 mph. A rear buddy pad is available along with color and wheel options. As these are new electric vehicles from a US manufacture they do qualify for the a tax credit and in some states there is up to a 50% credit for the cost of the vehicle. Thanks for your interest.
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
Engine or motor
Is it an engine or a motor? By definition a motor is converting electric energy into mechanical energy and an engine is converting chemical energy into mechanical energy. By reading this we can say that our car is propelled by an engine – right?
Why do we go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)? Why not call it the Department of Engine Vehicles?
Why do we ride a motorcycle or a motorbike? Isn’t it really an engine cycle?
Why is Detroit called Motor City?
Some other terms/words to think about: motorist (or are we engineist?), motor-vehicle or motor-car, outboard motor (it is really an outboard engine), Fire engine, Motor-home, ebay motors (has lots of cars for sale with engines), and motorsports (why not call it enginesports?).
We refer to a steam locomotive as an engine. Small boats may have outboard motors and then are often called motor boats.
The next time you go to the auto parts store to purchase oil, take a look at some of the labels and you may see that most refer to their product as motor oil (not engine oil).
Even business names tend to get it wrong: Hendrick Motorsports, and Continental Motors Inc (they build aircraft engines).
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
Twas the night before Christmas and out in the garage, There wasn’t a
trace of a Honda, Ford, or a Dodge.
The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, So I figured I’d
mess with the Chevelle a bit.
I popped the release and lifted the hood, When a deep voice behind me
said “It looks pretty good.”
Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, And there, by the
workbench, stood ol’ Saint Nick!
I stood there a bit, not to sure what to say, Then he said. “Don’t
suppose that you’d trade for my sleigh?”
“No way, Santa” I said with a grin,
“But if you’ve got the time we can go for a spin!”
His round little mouth, all tied like a bow’
Turned into a smile and he said “Sure! Let’s go!!”
So not to disturb all the neighbors” retreat, We quietly pushed the car
to the street.
Then, taking our places to coast down the hill, I turned on the key and
let the clutch spill. The sound that erupted took him by surprise, But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
With tires a’screaming and headers aglow, We headed on out to where the
Hot Rodders go. And Santa’s grin widened approaching his ears, With every shift as I banged through the gears.
Then he yelled “I CAN’T RECALL WHEN I’VE FELT SO ALIVE!”
So I backed off the gas and asked Santa if he would drive.
Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, When he walked past the
headlights he shook at the knees!
The Chevelle exploded with a sweet exhaust sound!
And when Santa popped the clutch and the tires shook the ground!
Power shifting in to second, again into third!
I sat there just watching, at loss for a word,
Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight, “Merry Christmas to
all, it’s one heck of a night”
