1966 HUGHES TH55A
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1966
Manufacturer
HUGHES
Model
TH55A
Condition
Used
FlightRules
VFR
Based at
KUES
Description
2023 AirVenture Award-Winning TH-55A Osage – Standard Airworthiness
Price: $284,500 OBO
Location: Waukesha, WI. – Hangered
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Aircraft Overview
Fully restored U.S. Army TH-55A Osage, Standard Airworthiness Category. Restoration completed June 2023; debuted at EAA AirVenture 2023, winning:
• Best Warbird Helicopter
• Silver Wrench Award
• Judges Choice Award
Turnkey, flyable, and ready for demonstration flights. Fresh annual inspection completed Feb 2026.
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Key Specifications
Component Time/Status
Engine 85 Hrs SMOH
Main Rotor Blades 300 Hrs Since New
Tail Rotor Blades 885 Hrs Since New / 5,000 hr Life Limit (4,100+ Hrs Remaining)
Airworthiness Standard Category, All ADs Complied
Logbooks Complete & Clean
Title/Registration Clear & Current
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Avionics & Equipment
• Garmin GNC 250XL GPS / VHF
• Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
• Technisonic TDFM-6148 FM Transceiver
• PAI-7000 Vertical Card Compass
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Operational Status
• Fully Flying & Excellent Handling
• Demonstration Flights Available to Qualified Buyers
• Hangared & Professionally Maintained
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Highlights / Selling Points
• Award-Winning Restoration & Provenance
• Low-Time Engine & Rotors
• Collector-Grade Military Trainer
• Authentic Military Finish with Modern Avionics
• Ready for Year-Round Operation
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Includes
• Paravion Heliporter for ground handling
• Hughes/Schweizer Specialty Tooling
• FACET Cabin Heater
Airframe
Total Time
4295
Range
150 NM
Max Takeoff Weight
1,670 lb
Basic Empty Weight
1,059.96 lb
Useful Load
610 lb
Max Cruise Speed
75 knots
Hover Ceiling IGE at Max Takeoff Weight
5000 ft
Fuel Capacity Volume
25 gal
Rotor
Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining
1065
Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining
2498
Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining
4529
Anti-Torque System
Tail Rotor
Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining
4115
Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining
437
Rotor Notes
Tail Rotor Blades inspected and refinished April 2025 by Advanced Composites
Main Rotor Blades refinished January 2026
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HIO-360-B1A
Engine Serial Number
K-516851A
Engine Horsepower
180 HP
Engine Displacement
360 cu in
Fuel Control System
Fuel Injection
Engine Time
85.2
Engine Time Since
SOH
Engine TBO
1500
Engine Notes
Engine 85 Hrs SMOH
Main Rotor Blades 300 Hrs Since New
Tail Rotor Blades 885 Hrs Since New / 5,000 hr Life Limit (4,100+ Hrs Remaining)
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
NONE
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
GARMIN GNC 250XL
GARMIN GTX 327
TECHNISONIC TDFM-6148
PAI-7000 VERTICAL CARD COMPASS
Additional Equipment
Dual Controls
Yes
Heater
Yes
Additional Equipment
FACET CABIN HEATER
PARAVION HELIPORTER
Exterior
Year Painted
2022
Exterior Notes
EXCELLENT
Interior
Year Interior
2022
Configuration
Passenger
Number of Seats
2
Bubble Windows
Yes
Interior Notes
NEW THROUGHOUT TECH-TOOL WINDOWS
NEW PLANE PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM
SEATBELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS'S REWEBED, INERTIAL REELS INSPECTED AND SERVICED
ALL INSTRUMENTS INSPECTED/OVERHAULED
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection February 2026
Airworthy
Yes
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