Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

We'd need the full serial number for example: 66-271806

Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

Passed thru the Army Base at Bien Hoa in Oct 67. Saw the markings on choppers--Sqd was the "Playboys" You can probably get more info on your craft on the VNHP ASSOC website, mostly Army pilots

Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

Allyn Hinton;34343 wrote: We'd need the full serial number for example: 66-271806

most tags are missing.. do you know if there is any hidden nombers? the only tag i have is the cargo piller door tag ...serial no. 1806 maby 66-1806 ??? dave

Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

dweathers;34345 wrote: Passed thru the Army Base at Bien Hoa in Oct 67. Saw the markings on choppers--Sqd was the "Playboys" You can probably get more info on your craft on the VNHP ASSOC website, mostly Army pilots

thx for reply,, im not sure the playboy insig is original?? dave

Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

Looking at photos: the aircraft is either an Army UH-1C, or a Marine UH-1E looking at the aircraft they would look the same. Inside they are a little different; for example the Marine helicopter would have a rotor brake. An Army bird would not. The first two numbers 66 would be the year the aircraft was built. All Navy/Marine aircraft will have a six digit serial number. A check of my log book has only 3 aircraft that even come close: 151853, 151857, and 151858 all 3 were assigned to HML-267 in 1969. Look above the right pilots seat; is there a rotor brake? If not I'd say this aircraft is an Army "C" model.

Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

Hi Dave,

From what you tell us, the plate on the sliding door pillar, gives you the Bell manufacturers serial number and 1806 was built as a UH-1C with the US Army serial 66-15078.

You can view its service life at

http://www.134thahc.com/Vietnam/66-15078.htm

There is also a picture of it in 1978 at

http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1296853/

Regards

Sid

Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

Allyn Hinton;34355 wrote: Looking at photos: the aircraft is either an Army UH-1C, or a Marine UH-1E looking at the aircraft they would look the same. Inside they are a little different; for example the Marine helicopter would have a rotor brake. An Army bird would not. The first two numbers 66 would be the year the aircraft was built. All Navy/Marine aircraft will have a six digit serial number. A check of my log book has only 3 aircraft that even come close: 151853, 151857, and 151858 all 3 were assigned to HML-267 in 1969. Look above the right pilots seat; is there a rotor brake? If not I'd say this aircraft is an Army "C" model.

thx for your reply...
i dont see a rotor brake?
i think its the ser #. mounted on right side sliding door piller.
the tag is... 2 1/4 "wide and 3" tall
reads...

part #204-032-003-17a
cont no 1806
contr insp####ect

Re: help! need info on my uh-1 s/n 1806

SIDSIKO;34359 wrote: Hi Dave,

From what you tell us, the plate on the sliding door pillar, gives you the Bell manufacturers serial number and 1806 was built as a UH-1C with the US Army serial 66-15078.

You can view its service life at

http://www.134thahc.com/Vietnam/66-15078.htm

There is also a picture of it in 1978 at

http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1296853/

Regards

Sid

Hi sid.. i knew you would be able to help me! as i've said! your a warehouse of information!!! looks exactly like the one in pic!! you must stop out here in az and see thisbird! its beautifull.. the uh-34 will be displayed i belive in minasota.. just have room for one.. again... i thank you sir !!!! your buddy dave...