Specifications
AI Description
- Model: BELL 206B III JETRANGER
- Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20B
- Engine TBO: 3,500 hours
- Remaining hours on engine stage 1 and 2 wheels: 990 hours
- Remaining hours on engine stage 3 and 4 wheels: 3,765 hours
- Remaining hours on turbine assembly: 2,715 hours
- Rotor: 2-blade with 5,000-hour TBO
- Remaining hours on rotor blades: 824 hours
- Avionics:
- Aspen EFD100H and EFD500H MFD/PFD
- Garmin GNC 420 NAV/COMM
- Garmin 330 transponder
- Garmin SL-40 COMM
- Additional equipment:
- Wire strike kit
- Rotor brake
- Range extender
- Dual controls
- Hook provisions
- Dart avionics console
- ELT
- Pre-flight steps
- High skids with flight steps
- Multi-function cyclic
- Interior configuration: 1 crew, 4 passengers
- Exterior color: White and blue with silver stripes
- Airworthy status: Yes
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.