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BELL 206B III JETRANGER(1974)

Asking Price
$650,000

Specifications

Year1974
Serial Number1315
RegistrationN125TA
Total Hours21,438
LocationBROUSSARD, LOUISIANA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

ARROW AVIATION

+13373859738

Aircraft Details

  • Located in Broussard, Louisiana
  • Total airframe time: 21,438 hours
  • Engine total time: 7,892.2 hours, 7,050 cycles
  • Equipped with Garmin GTX 345 transponder, Garmin GMA 350, Garmin SL-40 VHF Comm, Garmin GTN 650 VHF/GPS
  • Avionics include flight instruments, blind encoder, marker beacon indicator, Hobbs meter, Davtron M811 clock
  • Features dual controls, dual rotor brake, pop-out float provisions, Bambi bucket provisions, cargo hook provisions
  • DART skid tubes, forward/aft crosstubes, flight steps
  • Helifab cabin and crew floor protectors, baggage compartment protectors, range extender
  • A.A.I. interior trim panels, passenger shoulder harness system, step handles, maintenance steps, pop-out windows, chin bubbles, hat rack safety net
  • Van Horn tail rotor blades, facet engine scavenge oil filter, engine inlet barrier filter system
  • Pulse light kit, strobe power supply, wing tip LED position/anti-collision lights, LED anti-collision light
  • 407 style vertical fin cap, Aplical cable cutters
  • G500 GDU 620 display, GDC 74 air data computer, GRS 77H AHRS, GMU 44 magnetometer, RADALT RAD 40, RA 4500, radalt antennas
  • Second hourmeter, pilot aid mirrors, locking fuel cap, 12 volt aux power receptacle, heater and defrost system

About this Model

Overview

The Bell 206B III JetRanger is a widely used light single-engine turbine helicopter known for straightforward systems, predictable handling, and broad mission versatility. It is commonly selected for local passenger moves, pilot training, patrol, and light utility roles where ramp footprint, ease of operation, and turbine reliability are prioritized over payload and all-weather capability.

Mission Fit

Best suited to missions that stay relatively close to base and emphasize dispatch simplicity. The aircraft’s utility is strong for local flying, but payload/range margins narrow quickly with multiple occupants, fuel, and high-density-altitude conditions.

Cabin

The JetRanger’s cabin is compact and functional, typically arranged for a pilot plus four passengers, with good outward visibility that supports sightseeing and observation tasks. Noise and vibration levels are typical for a legacy light turbine helicopter; passenger comfort is highly dependent on interior condition, seating, and headset/intercom quality.