Specifications
Broker
HILLER AVIATION CONSULTING
AI Description
- Aircraft model: BELL 206B III JETRANGER
- Airframe total time: 9830 hours
- Extended baggage compartment
- Extended fuel capacity: 96.7 gallons
- New Concord battery installed
- Pulse landing lights
- Leather seats
- LED anti-collision lights
- Currently on a Part 135 certificate
- Equipped with wire strike kit
- Tinted rear windows
- Folding maintenance steps on left and right sides with step handles
- Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20R with particle separator
- Avionics include:
- Garmin GTN 650
- Garmin 345 audio panel
- Free Flight radar altimeter
- Tail beacon ADS-B Out
- Garmin GTX 330 transponder
- 406 ELT
- Aspen attitude, DG/HSI EFIS
- USB power
- King 196A COM
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.