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Restriction: Helicopter Bid Deposit $5000
1975 Bell 205A1++ Helicopter
$500,000.00 USD
Closes:
33d3h(Feb 26, 2026 02:00 AM UTC)
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Reserve Not Met
$1,000.00 USD
Bid IncrementSales/Lot Type:
Online Auction
Location:
El Cajon, California, USASubject to an auto-extension of the auction end time.
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Description
Make/Brand
Bell
Year
1975
Hours
4,548.00 (Accurate?: Yes)
Title Restriction
Clean Title
VIN/Serial
30215
Lot#
21901-37
Condition
Used/See Description
Inventory ID
14
Hobbs: 4548.8
Aircraft total time: 8311.3
Starts: 5891
Flights: 13435
Engine total time: 10079.2
Engine time since overhaul: 2076.7
Engine time since 2500 Hour & Hot Section Inspection: 37.2
Last power check: 09/16/2025 OAT: 32° N1: 96 EGT: 620 reserve power temp +30.
Last flight: 11/03/2025
Tip to tail refurbishment was completed by Eagle Helicopters Ltd. on Sept 4, 2015, in preparation for purchase by the San Diego Sheriff's Office. This aircraft was not military surplus equipment.
This aircraft is currently mission ready for the San Diego Sheriff's Office and CALFIRE firefighting and search and rescue missions.
The belly tank and snorkel are included in the sale, along with a set of ground handling wheels. All aircraft and maintenance logbooks will come with purchase.
Along with all FAA & Bell Helicopter inspection schedules, CALFIRE also inspects any aircraft to be used for fire fighting. The last inspection for "carding" was in May 2025.
The last annual and 100-hour inspection occurred in June 2025.
See attached reports for further info.
Owned and Operated by the County of San Diego. Operated under Part FAR 91. This aircraft was never military surplus equipment.
Please see bid deposit instructions below. Bidders will be notified once reserve price is met.
There will be onsite inspections allowed on the below dates. Please reach out to Steve with
GovDeals for an appointment at 951-233-1485. If you are unable to make this date, please request an
appointment thru the auction page.
Inspection date will be on 2/10/26 and 2/18/26. Times will be provided based on open availability.
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Seller Information
Account Type:
Government
Inspection
There will be onsite inspections allowed on the below dates. Please reach out to Steve with
GovDeals for an appointment at 951-233-1485. If you are unable to make this date please request an
appointment thru the auction page.
Inspection date will be on 2/10/26 and 2/18/26. Times will be provided based on open availability.
Payment
Wire Transfer is the only payment option for this item. The Wire Transfer Transaction Summary page will provide payment and account information. The Wire Transfer must be completed within 5 days unless otherwise specified below.
Note:
1. Payment is due within 5 (five) business days of auction closure.
2. Any invoice $5,000 or above requires payment via wire transfer.
3. Depending on your history with GovDeals, you may be limited to the number of auctions/transactions that you can participate in simultaneously AND/OR the dollar amount that you can pay via credit card, debit card or PayPal. For additional insight, please visit the Probation FAQ.
If you are seeking sales tax exemption, you must complete Liquidity Services’ tax exemption form(s). We recommend doing this prior to the auction’s closure or before making payment. To do so, please visit Liquidity Services' Tax Exemption Submission Tool.
PAYMENT
If you are the winning bidder, you will facilitate payment by referring to the My Bids section of your account.Note:
1. Payment is due within 5 (five) business days of auction closure.
2. Any invoice $5,000 or above requires payment via wire transfer.
3. Depending on your history with GovDeals, you may be limited to the number of auctions/transactions that you can participate in simultaneously AND/OR the dollar amount that you can pay via credit card, debit card or PayPal. For additional insight, please visit the Probation FAQ.
SALES TAX
When applicable, sales tax is calculated based upon the auction’s advertised location.If you are seeking sales tax exemption, you must complete Liquidity Services’ tax exemption form(s). We recommend doing this prior to the auction’s closure or before making payment. To do so, please visit Liquidity Services' Tax Exemption Submission Tool.
Removal
Property may be removed by appointment only and appointments must be made in advance. Helicopter must be removed within 30 days of the close of the auction.
The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. No assistance will be provided. Bidders will be locked unless a prior arrangement has been made and helicopter is not removed within the 30-day timeframe
Special Instructions
NOTICE: If you are the winning bidder and default by failing to adhere to this sellers terms and conditions your account with Liquidity Services WILL BE LOCKED.
Guaranty Waiver. All property is offered for sale 'AS IS, WHERE IS.' San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (ASTREA), CA makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales are final.
Description Warranty. Seller warrants to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description. Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property. If Seller confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of the seller shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.
Diesel Trucks & Buses:
An on-road heavy-duty diesel or alternative-diesel vehicle operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board Regulation to Reduce Particulate Matter and Criteria Pollutant Emissions from In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles. It, therefore, could be subject to exhaust retrofit or accelerated turnover requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the California Air Resources Board website.
All Passenger Vehicles:
This agency does NOT provide SMOG CERTIFICATION or EMISSIONS RETROFIT. All smog related repairs and certifications for vehicles are the sole responsibility of the buyer as outlined in California Vehicle Code, Division 12, Section 24007.5.
Heavy Equipment:
TITLE 13 CALIFORNIA CODE DISCLOSURE OF REGULATION APPLICABILITY: WHEN OPERATED IN CALIFORNIA ANY OFF-ROAD DIESEL VEHICLE MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD IN-USE OFF-ROAD DIESEL VEHICLE REGULATION. IT THEREFORE COULD BE SUBJECT TO RETROFIT OR ACCELERATED TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTANTS.
Guaranty Waiver. All property is offered for sale 'AS IS, WHERE IS.' San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (ASTREA), CA makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales are final.
Description Warranty. Seller warrants to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description. Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property. If Seller confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of the seller shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.
Diesel Trucks & Buses:
An on-road heavy-duty diesel or alternative-diesel vehicle operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board Regulation to Reduce Particulate Matter and Criteria Pollutant Emissions from In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles. It, therefore, could be subject to exhaust retrofit or accelerated turnover requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the California Air Resources Board website.
All Passenger Vehicles:
This agency does NOT provide SMOG CERTIFICATION or EMISSIONS RETROFIT. All smog related repairs and certifications for vehicles are the sole responsibility of the buyer as outlined in California Vehicle Code, Division 12, Section 24007.5.
Heavy Equipment:
TITLE 13 CALIFORNIA CODE DISCLOSURE OF REGULATION APPLICABILITY: WHEN OPERATED IN CALIFORNIA ANY OFF-ROAD DIESEL VEHICLE MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD IN-USE OFF-ROAD DIESEL VEHICLE REGULATION. IT THEREFORE COULD BE SUBJECT TO RETROFIT OR ACCELERATED TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTANTS.
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