Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Pristine condition, meticulously maintained by a well-respected operator
- Extensive list of installed equipment and modifications, including BHT particle separator, cargo hook and frame assembly, AAI range extender
- Recently completed 600 flight hours and 12-month airframe inspections
- Great time remaining on key components: main rotor blades, tail rotor gearbox, engine compressor, and turbine
- Rolls Royce 250C20B engine
- Avionics: Garmin GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COM, NAT AMS44 dual channel audio controller, KY196A VHF, KT76A transponder, USB dual port charger, Technisonic TFM 138B, Kannad 406AF-H ELT, Latitude Tech. S100 tracking system
- Additional equipment: BHT snow deflectors, AAI automatic door opener, baggage extender, cargo mirror, composite baggage and battery doors, forward and aft shoulder harness kit, cabin floor protection, windows and windshields, maintenance and pre-flight steps, transmission cowl doors, DART avionics console, DART bearpaw, DART wearplate kit, Facet scavenge oil filter, HHL engine auto relight, Techtools aft bubble window, Van Horn tail rotor blades, Whelen LED lighting system (landing and taxi light), HHL cabin heat BAM/muff combo.
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.