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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 apply

2 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.

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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 1995

2 reports on Hiller UH-12B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. capacitor1
  2. magneto1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19501
19512
19528
19536
19541
19553
19561
19601
19631
Unknown11

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK4
TX4
CA3
NY3
WA3
OK2
OR2
AL1
AZ1
FL1

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.
See the registered Hiller UH-12B aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N10195—Brookings, OROct 5, 2022
N101961960Homer, AKJul 22, 2026
N1023G1953Wichita, KSNov 18, 2024
N166431952Bigfork, MTJul 16, 2024
N172SM1950Salem, NJOct 16, 2024
N245C1953Durhamville, NYOct 2, 1987
N307AJ1952Anchorage, AKMay 13, 2023
N336161955Lakeland, FL—
N3877L1954Edgewood, NMAug 3, 2015
N41319—Kingsland, GAJan 18, 2023
N472421952Mineral Wells, TXMay 13, 2025
N4785C1952Phoenix, AZAug 14, 1990
N5025J—Muskogee, OKMay 24, 2026
N5072R—Benton City, WAMay 27, 2025
N5104V1963Aberdeen, SDDec 25, 2025
N5301V1953Sutton, AKSep 2, 2004
N5306V—Romulus, NYFeb 17, 2023
N5311V1955Rancho Mirage, CAJul 23, 1994
N538AC1953Fort Worth, TXMay 2, 2025
N62275—Anchorage, AKJan 19, 2023
N62329—New Boston, MIJan 6, 2023
N6417V1952Holly Pond, ALJul 8, 2003
N647641952Riverbank, CA—
N67016—Cypress, TXAug 20, 2014
N6744C—Pasco, WAApr 14, 2023

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