Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Exceptional condition, meticulously cared for and maintained to the highest standard
- Just out of service after 50 hour inspection (Feb 2026)
- Multiple recent inspections: 100 hour, 200 hour, 300 hour airframe/engine, 12 month, 600 hour/12 month airframe and engine, 1200 hour/24 month
- New starter generator installed
- New TT straps and ARC to be completed Feb 2026
- Total rebuild in 2000: bare-metal respray, new windows, new interior plastics, leather interior and carpets, all components inspected/refurbished/replaced
- Comprehensive refurbishment in 2014 with new turbine and compressor
- Recently fitted with new main rotor head and TT straps
- Modern avionics: Garmin GNC 225 COM, GTX 335 Mode S ADS-B transponder, AERA 660 GPS, GMA 340 audio panel, R.C. Allen digital indicators, LEMO headset connections
- Remaining component times: Main rotor blades/hub 2,165 hrs, main rotor gearbox 3,266 hrs, tail rotor blades 1,340 hrs, tail rotor transmission 3,017 hrs, compressor 3,066 hrs, turbine wheels (various stages) 1,341–2,634 hrs
- T/R rotor hub assembly to be replaced and included in sale
- Extensive maintenance records available
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.