Offered for sale is a nationally award-winning, fully restored and airworthy U.S. Army TH-55A Osage helicopter presented in authentic military configuration and certificated in the Standard Airworthiness Category.
Restoration was completed in June 2023. The aircraft debuted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July 2023 and was judged:
• Best Warbird Helicopter
• Silver Wrench Award
• Judges Choice Award
Fresh annual inspection completed February 2026.
All Airworthiness Directives complied with.
Turnkey and ready to fly.
March 2026 Annual.
Times will change, as helicopter is flown regularly.
Avionics / Equipment
Garmin GNC 250XL GPS / VHF Transceiver
Garmin GTX 327
Technisonic TDFM-6148
PAI-7000 Vertical Card Compass
Modern, reliable avionics integrated into a period-correct military presentation
Airframe
14 Year restoration completed in June 2023
Completely striped, inspected and refinished.
All Windows replaced with new Tech-Tool panels
Restoration completed June 2023 with emphasis on authenticity, mechanical integrity, and presentation quality. Multiple U.S. Army TH-55A airframes were consolidated to produce one correct, high-quality flying example.
Fit, finish, and detailing meet award-winning standards while maintaining full operational capability.
Engines / Mods / Prop
Lycoming HIO360-B1A 180hp
85.2 hours since complete overhaul
Main Rotor Blades x3, 254 hours since new
refinished January 2026
Tail Rotor Blades x2, 872 hours since new
inspected and refinished April 2025 by Advanced Composites
Interior / Exterior
Instruments inspected and overhauled to like new condition
All trim panels replaced new Plane Plastics panels
Seat Fabric replaced with NOS coverings
Seat and Shoulder belts replaced, inertial reels inspected
Remarks
Key Specifications
This helicopter is a "True" TH-55A Trainer, it is registered as a 269A with a Standard Airworthiness Certificate
Component Time/Status
Engine 85Hrs SMOH
Main Rotor Blades 300Hrs Since New
Tail Rotor Blades 885Hrs Since New / 5,000hr 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
• FACET Cabin Heater
• Paravion Heliporter for ground handling
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Operational Status
• Fully Flying & Excellent Handling
• Demonstration Flights Available to Qualified Buyers
• Hangered & 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
