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BELL 206B III JETRANGER(1981)

Specifications

Year1981
Serial Number
Registration--
Total Hours9,757
LocationBELGRADE, SERBIA
RegionEUROPE

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Aircraft Details

  • Located in Belgrade, Serbia
  • Total airframe time: 9,757 hours, no known damage history
  • Empty weight: 1,609 lbs
  • Equipped with Talon LC keeperless cargo hook (3,600 lbs), high skids, Bearpaws, and fuel range extender
  • Avionics: Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, King KX-155 Nav/Comm, King KT-76A transponder, full flight and engine instruments, 5-place ICS intercom system
  • Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20B with significant component hours remaining
  • Additional features: dual controls, wire strike protection, particle separator, auxiliary hydraulic system, cabin heater, camera mount, Meeker Mount AFG1, camera hole in passenger cabin, sliding windows, high visibility tail rotor blades, anti-collision and position lights, Artex ME406 ELT, ground handling wheels
  • Interior: 5 seats, two-tone blue and gray leather, blue carpet, passenger/utility configuration
  • Exterior: overall dark blue, hinged doors

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.