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N490ASBell Helicopter UH-1H II · 1964

ExperimentalLycoming T53L-703Fort Worth, TX

N490AS is a 1964 Bell Helicopter UH-1H II. It is a rotorcraft with 15 seats, powered by a Lycoming T53L-703 rated at 1400 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Fort Worth, TX. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2025. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 2011.

  • 62 years old
  • No NTSB events on record

2025

FAA record · Sep 2025 · Airworthiness
Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter. Model UH-1H II. Serial 64-13686.

2011

FAA record · Feb 2011 · Registration
Registered to current owner
Registered to Bell Textron INC. Registrant based in Fort Worth, TX.

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