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BELL 206B III JETRANGER(1980)

Specifications

Year1980
Serial Number--
RegistrationG-BXKL
Total Hours--
LocationEUROPE, UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
RegionEUROPE

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AI Description

  • Excellent flight and mechanical condition.
  • Complete strip down and rebuild done less than 3000 hours ago.
  • Always hangared and professionally maintained.
  • Ideal for private, VIP, and utility missions.
  • No VAT status for UK buyers.
  • Airframe: 3000 hours since major rebuild.
  • Engine: C20B.
  • Avionics:
  • Garmin GTN 225A 8.33 COMM
  • Garmin GTX330 S-mode transponder
  • King KX 155 NAV/COM
  • Collins ADF
  • King KMA 24H audio panel
  • Kannad 406 Integra ELT
  • TA102 USB port.
  • Interior: Clean blue leather seats (9/10 condition), blue carpets, cabin floor protectors.
  • Exterior: Custom Edmondson paint scheme in excellent condition (10/10).
  • Additional equipment:
  • Dual controls
  • Rotor brake
  • Particle separator
  • Facet external oil filter
  • Pneumatic door openers
  • Comfort windows
  • High skid landing gear
  • Flight steps
  • Wire strike kit
  • Night scanner
  • Spacemaker Concorde battery.
  • Worldwide delivery available at additional cost.

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.