Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Located in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
- Total airframe time: 7,686 hours
- RR 250-C20B engine, 7,686 hours since new
- Equipped with Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS), scavenge oil filter, Van Horn main rotor blades (MRB’s), tail rotor pedal lockout kit, and bleed air
- Passenger/utility configuration
- Major component times remaining: MGB 3,440 hrs, MR Hub 197 hrs, TGB 300 hrs, MRB 17,241 hrs, Mast 299 hrs, TRB 4,241 hrs, Freewheel 299 hrs, TR Hub 1,670 hrs
- Avionics: Garmin GMX200 MFD, PS Engineering PAC24 audio panel, Garmin GNC420 GPS/Comm, Bendix King KY196A VHF Comm, Garmin GTX327 transponder, Precise Flight Pulselite system
- Additional equipment: float skids
- Exterior: primarily white with grey gradient stripes
- Interior: tidy black leather seats, dark grey carpet
- Well-specified, reliable aircraft ready for operation
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.