Hiller UH-12B
35 Hiller UH-12B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1950–1963. Most are registered in AK, TX and CA.
- Registered today
- 35
- Years built
- 1950–1963
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply2 ADs match the Hiller UH-12B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 97-20-15Hiller Aircraft Corporation Model UH- 12A, UH-12B, UH-12C, UH-12D, and UH-12E HelicoptersNov 12, 1997
- 97-10-16Hiller Aircraft Corporation Model UH- 12, UH-12A, UH-12B, UH-12C, UH-12D, UH-12E…Jun 27, 1997
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Hiller UH-12B
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 19
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 17
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Hiller UH-12B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Hiller UH-12B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 6, 2013Substantial damage · minor injuries · Merritt Island, FLN5072R
- Sep 19, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Rio Vista, TXN94735
- Jun 4, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Pasco, WAN93467
- Mar 12, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Thermal, CAN5311V
- Feb 22, 2004Substantial damage · none injuries · Bradenton, FLN5304V
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Hiller UH-12B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- capacitor1
- magneto1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1950 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2 | |
| 1952 | 8 | |
| 1953 | 6 | |
| 1954 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 3 | |
| 1956 | 1 | |
| 1960 | 1 | |
| 1963 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 11 |
Buyer checklist
2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Hiller UH-12B; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 19 NTSB events since 1982 involve Hiller UH-12B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Hiller UH-12B airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 63 mph
- Type certificate data sheet
- 6H2
- Type certificate holder
- SIAM HILLER HOLDINGS INC
UH-12B aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10195 | — | Brookings, OR | Oct 5, 2022 |
| N10196 | 1960 | Homer, AK | Jul 22, 2026 |
| N1023G | 1953 | Wichita, KS | Nov 18, 2024 |
| N16643 | 1952 | Bigfork, MT | Jul 16, 2024 |
| N172SM | 1950 | Salem, NJ | Oct 16, 2024 |
| N245C | 1953 | Durhamville, NY | Oct 2, 1987 |
| N307AJ | 1952 | Anchorage, AK | May 13, 2023 |
| N33616 | 1955 | Lakeland, FL | — |
| N3877L | 1954 | Edgewood, NM | Aug 3, 2015 |
| N41319 | — | Kingsland, GA | Jan 18, 2023 |
| N47242 | 1952 | Mineral Wells, TX | May 13, 2025 |
| N4785C | 1952 | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 14, 1990 |
| N5025J | — | Muskogee, OK | May 24, 2026 |
| N5072R | — | Benton City, WA | May 27, 2025 |
| N5104V | 1963 | Aberdeen, SD | Dec 25, 2025 |
| N5301V | 1953 | Sutton, AK | Sep 2, 2004 |
| N5306V | — | Romulus, NY | Feb 17, 2023 |
| N5311V | 1955 | Rancho Mirage, CA | Jul 23, 1994 |
| N538AC | 1953 | Fort Worth, TX | May 2, 2025 |
| N62275 | — | Anchorage, AK | Jan 19, 2023 |
| N62329 | — | New Boston, MI | Jan 6, 2023 |
| N6417V | 1952 | Holly Pond, AL | Jul 8, 2003 |
| N64764 | 1952 | Riverbank, CA | — |
| N67016 | — | Cypress, TX | Aug 20, 2014 |
| N6744C | — | Pasco, WA | Apr 14, 2023 |