No. The new website is fully interactive, which prevents downloading the entire PDF books. Each screen being viewed is tailored to your specific criteria.

Low Time considers components at an average of 0%-20% used. Mid Time considers components at an average of 40%-60% used. High Time considers components at an average of 80%-100% used.

Conversions are major modifications to the aircraft that usually increase the value. Conversions often involve an upgrade to the engine(s) and avionics, and are typically given their own nomenclature. For example, the Airbus AS-350B2 may be converted to an AS-350FX2 or AS-350SD2. To find the value, the original manufacturer model nomenclature is selected, then choose the appropriate conversion from the drop-down menu. Using the previous example; select Airbus, AS-350B2, click on the conversion, then select the engine installed. This will populate the resale chart with the pricing specific to that model and conversion.

To view a list of all models and data available for each, please see the Blue Book Index.

Yes, individual pages of the Blue Book may be printed. The ability to print the entire Blue Book is no longer available. Since the Blue Book is now fully interactive you must select criteria for each page you would like to print. There is no need to change criteria for the component page or Perspectives.

The compare tool will display side-by-side data on resale trends, Perspectives, and Specifications for up to three models. The resale trends comparison gives you the ability to compare resale data for specific date ranges, and year of manufacture.

The Hourly Maintenance Cost (HMC) is the main expense in running the helicopter’s major components for one hour. The HMC includes the parts and labor required for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and scheduled inspections which are accomplished at twenty-five flight hours or greater. Each HMC does not include the labor charges for routine inspections and servicing that are accomplished at intervals of less than twenty-five flight hours. HMCs are determined by computing the cost of each major-cost overhaul and retirement item, with its associated labor costs, then dividing that sum by its allowable flight hours. The resulting per-hour costs are then totaled. HMCs are given as a range of costs due to different parts costs, varied transportation and labor charges, discounts, and above- or below-average labor time. We then add an average dollar "shop rate" for labor to remove and replace parts, and compute the internal employee costs for all other labor. If an operator does not employ in-house Certificated maintenance technicians, that operator's HMC will likely be higher. An operator with complete in-house maintenance capabilities may find their HMCs are slightly lower than the published HMCs.

Resale Trends display historical pricing based on the chosen start and end dates. Trends are specific to model year and are only displayed as base pricing. They do not account for conversions or configuration. Dates in the drop-down menu reflect a date when pricing changes were made to the model. However, the changes may not have affected all model years. As a result, there may not be a value change between selected data points for some model years.

Perspectives compiles over four decade’s worth of The Official Helicopter Blue Book® resale pricing data. Each data point shows the helicopter models’ average base resale prices at the first calendar quarter of each year, regardless of the helicopter’s year of manufacture. Compared to the components’ service-life used, the age of the aircraft has little impact on its value. Price spreads shown are based on the realities of then-current market scenarios. No adjustments have been made for inflation: 1979 values are given in 1979 dollars, 1989 values in 1989 dollars, and so on through the present. All values are given in US dollars and are net retail prices. Data points begin when resale data started to become available for a particular model. For instance, if a model started production in 1990 we may not have received resale transaction information until 1993. HeliValue$ Perspectives, registered as Perspectives: A Helicopter Resale History®, was once sold as a separate publication. In 2014 HV$ made Perspectives part of the Blue Book subscriptions.

Unlike pressurized airplanes and jets that have a finite useful life, helicopters can have unlimited life. The major assemblies that make up a helicopter are the main determining factor when valuing the aircraft. For this reason, the Blue Book breaks down resale values by average weighted component use. Weighted average is defined as an average resulting from the multiplication of each component by a factor reflecting its importance. The major drivetrain components of a helicopter have varying overhaul and retirement cost. More expensive parts hold a greater weight than lower cost components. HeliValue$ calculations for finding the average weighted use is proprietary to our appraisal programs. The columns (0%, 20%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, 100%) are provided so subscribers can get a general idea of the spread of values based on component usage. If a specific value based on your helicopters actual component status and specific installed equipment is needed, we suggest a formal desktop appraisal performed by one of our ASA accredited appraisers. Alternatively, you may consider purchasing a HeliCalc® report. HeliCalc® requires knowledge of how to correctly read and analyze component status reports. Please see the FAQ section on HeliCalc® for more information.

Hourly Maintenance Program (HMP) is a contractual maintenance program. A predetermined hourly payment for the HMP-covered part is made for each flight hour that part has flown. This ensures that its major overhaul and/or time retirement is accomplished at the proper interval, with the parts provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or their designated authorized service center. HMP covered aircraft retain a higher value because the covered parts are always qualified for restorations to a “zero” or “low-time” service life condition. There are many types of HMP.  HeliCalc® will adjust values on the four most common types; Engine, Gearbox, Engine & Gearbox, and full HMP. full HMP refers to a program that covers all major drivetrain components.  If you have a custom HMP, please enter full-life status manually in the Component Status Table for each covered part.

For the purpose of a Blue Book value, an average complement of mission specific equipment and avionics are calculated when a configuration is chosen.

Yes, a guide is available by clicking on the "Menu" button, Resources, then Blue Book Guide.

The Official Helicopter Blue Book® is the most complete reference guide for helicopters world wide. Helicopters have been HeliValue$’ only business for over four decades. The wealth of current and historical resale pricing and technical information in HeliValue$’ hands is simply the best in the industry. HeliValue$ thoroughly understands the world’s helicopter values. If you cannot find what you need in the Blue Book, give our office a call. 

At times, infrequently traded models and newer model year aircraft will not have current resale pricing available. If the resale pricing is shown in gray, it represents values that have been calculated based on limited resale data. These values are primarily based on the Cost Approach theory and sales offerings worldwide. To see a complete list of models and available data, please see the Blue Book Index.

For over four decades, HeliValue$ has built strong relationships with owners, operators, lenders and lessors, brokers, and manufacturers worldwide. Resale information is diligently and continuously gathered from these many resources. It is then analyzed by senior staff and added to a value matrix that allows the information to remain confidential. Adjustments to the Blue Book resale values are only made when sufficient and verifiable evidence becomes available.

Frequently traded models are updated as soon as they begin to show variation from the previously published values. At the end of each quarter HeliValue$ reviews all models covered in the Blue Book to ensure overall accuracy. Resale pricing adjustments are based on actual sales transactions and current market conditions such as overall trends in asking prices, increase or decrease in supply, demand, and sales volume. We obtain resale pricing data from owners and operators, lenders and lessors, brokers and equipment manufacturers worldwide.

The Blue Book features over 200 civilian model helicopters. Information on specifications, current and historical resale values, current and historical manufacturer pricing, component overhaul and retirement intervals, and hourly maintenance cost is available for most models. Also included with your subscription is the model comparison tool that allows side by side comparison of data for up to three models. To see a sample of the Blue Book, click on "Menu", Resouces, then Blue Book Sample. To see a complete list of models and available model data, please see the Blue Book Index.