Sikorsky
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Mehmi Financial Group helps businesses finance and lease Sikorsky equipment, including helicopters, in Canada and the USA. As a brokerage, we compare options from banks, equipment finance companies and alternative lenders for new and used Sikorsky units, from dealer purchases to private sales. Approval, rates and terms are set by each lender.
About Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, builds the S-76 helicopter, and more than 875 S-76 aircraft have been delivered since 1977, according to Lockheed Martin.
Sikorsky equipment
S-76s are used for offshore energy transport, corporate travel and air ambulance work.
What lenders look at
Helicopter lenders review airframe and engine hours, component life, logbooks and the service contracts generating revenue.
Financing Sikorsky equipment
Specialist aviation lenders handle these deals; pre-purchase inspections are standard.
How Sikorsky equipment financing works
Most Sikorsky purchases are financed with an equipment loan or a lease. A loan gives you ownership from day one, with the lender registering a security interest (PPSA in Canada, UCC in the USA). A lease keeps title with the lessor and can lower the monthly payment, with a buyout, renewal or return option at the end.
Sikorsky equipment we help finance
Financing Sikorsky helicopters
Helicopters are financed by operators in medevac, utility, tourism and resource work. Lenders review airframe and engine hours, maintenance logs, inspection status and the contracts that generate revenue. Aviation financing is handled by a smaller group of specialist lenders.
Sikorsky helicopters on our eligible equipment list include Sikorsky Helicopter, Sikorsky S-76C Helicopter and Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter.
What lenders check on a Sikorsky helicopter
Lenders look at airframe and engine hours, logbooks, inspection status and how the aircraft or simulator earns revenue. Aviation financing is specialized and handled by a smaller group of lenders.
Expect to provide a credit application, recent business bank statements, the dealer quote or bill of sale with serial number and hours and logbooks, and financial statements or tax returns for larger amounts.
See the full list of eligible equipment, compare equipment financing options, or estimate payments with the equipment financing calculator.
All Sikorsky models with financing pages
| Model | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sikorsky | Equipment | Aviation |
| Sikorsky Helicopter | Helicopter | Aviation |
| Sikorsky S-76C Helicopter | Helicopter | Aviation |
| Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter | Helicopter | Aviation |
Tax treatment of Sikorsky equipment
In Canada, aircraft generally fall in CCA Class 9. Aircraft components and simulators can be treated differently, so confirm with your accountant. With a loan, you generally claim capital cost allowance and deduct interest. With a true operating lease, lease payments are generally deductible instead. See the CRA classes of depreciable property. In the USA, Section 179 and bonus depreciation may apply; see IRS Publication 946. Always confirm with your accountant.
End-of-term options on a Sikorsky lease
A $1 buyout lease is built for ownership: you keep the machine for a nominal amount at the end. A fair market value lease usually has a lower payment, and at the end you can buy the equipment at its market value, return it or upgrade. Read the return conditions, such as hour limits and wear standards, before you sign.
Who finances Sikorsky equipment
Aviation: charter and air-taxi operators, flight schools, medevac and utility operators, and aircraft maintenance organizations finance Sikorsky equipment to take on new work, replace aging units or add capacity.
The right structure depends on how the equipment earns money. A machine tied to a long contract can support a longer term, while seasonal work may call for skip or seasonal payments that some lenders offer.
Questions to ask the dealer or seller before you finance
- What is the exact model year, serial number and hours and logbooks?
- Is there a service history or recent inspection report?
- Is any warranty or extended coverage included, and does it transfer?
- Are attachments, delivery, installation and taxes itemized on the quote?
- For a private sale, is the equipment free of liens, and who will provide the bill of sale?
Insurance on financed Sikorsky equipment
Lenders and lessors require the equipment to be insured for its replacement or financed value, with the lender named as loss payee, before funding. Some also ask for liability coverage. Getting an insurance quote early avoids last-minute delays.
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance a used Sikorsky S-76?
Yes, through aviation lenders.
How many S-76s have been delivered?
More than 875 since 1977.
Is Sikorsky part of Lockheed Martin?
Yes.
Can an air ambulance operator finance an S-76?
Yes. Lenders review contracts.
Is a pre-purchase inspection needed?
Yes.
Do component times matter?
Yes.
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