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BELL 206B II JETRANGER(1976)

Specifications

Year1976
Serial Number--
RegistrationN38HH
Total Hours17,560
LocationJEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

CHEMAIR HELICOPTERS

+12625100809

Aircraft Details

  • Located in Jefferson, Wisconsin
  • AirComm Heater and Defroster, Lock-Out Pedals, Dual Controls, Particle Separator, Facet Oil Filter Assembly, K-Flex Drive Shaft, Rotor Brake
  • Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades and Main Rotor Blades (Gen. 2)
  • GILL Lead-Acid Battery, Range Extender, All New Hoses, Pneumatic Door Openers
  • Total Airframe Time: 17,560 hours; Engine Time: 10,230 SNEW
  • Avionics: NAT AMS 42F Audio Panel, Garmin GNS430 GPS/COM/NAV, Garmin GTR225 COM Radio, Garmin GTX327 Transponder, Technisonic TFM-138B FM Radio, RC Allen Artificial Horizon & Directional Gyro, Astro Tech LC-2 Clock, Artex ELT 1000
  • Additional Equipment: Litter Kit, Cargo Hook & Provisions, Floor Protectors, Baggage Extender
  • Exterior: High Skids, Snow Baffles, LED Position/Strobe/Landing/Taxi Lights
  • Interior: Dual Controls, Lock-Out Pedals, Floor Protectors, AirComm Heater and Defroster
  • Fresh Annual Inspection (due 06/01/2026), 100/150/200/300/600/1,500-hour inspections completed, New Able Straps (certified 06/01/2026, 4-year), All New Hoses

About this Model

Overview

The Bell 206B II JetRanger is a light, single-turbine helicopter commonly used for training, utility work, aerial observation, and short-range passenger missions. Buyers typically look to the type for predictable handling, straightforward day-to-day operation, and supportability through a large installed base. Most aircraft are legacy airframes, so equipment standardization varies widely by serial number and prior mission.

Mission Fit

The 206B II fits missions that value simplicity, good visibility, and frequent cycles. It is often selected where ramp footprint and operating complexity need to stay low, and where a proven light turbine platform is acceptable for the mission profile.

Cabin

Typical seating is a two-place cockpit with a rear bench for passengers, with cabin access via doors on both sides. The cabin is functional rather than spacious, with noise and vibration levels that depend heavily on interior fit, rotor track/balance condition, and installed soundproofing. Visibility is generally strong for both pilot and passengers, which supports sightseeing and observation-type missions.