Specifications
AI Description
- Model: BELL 206B III
- Condition: Used
- Empty Weight: 1,825.6 lbs
- Total Airframe Hours: 8,283
- No Known Damage History
- Rotor Blades:
- Main Rotor: Van Horn 2nd generation Composite, 9,763 hours useful life remaining (98%)
- Tail Rotor: Van Horn 2nd generation Composite, 4,763 hours useful life remaining (95%)
- Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20B
- Compressor: 2,292 hours remaining
- Wheel 1 & 2: 183 hours / 1,452 cycles remaining
- Wheel 3: 2,677 hours / 4,042 cycles remaining
- Wheel 4: 1,839 hours / 2,987 cycles remaining
- Avionics:
- ADS-B Equipped
- Garmin GNS-430 GPS/Nav
- King KY-96A #2 Comm
- King KT-76A Transponder/ADS-B Out
- Additional Equipment:
- High Skids, Flitesteps, Dual Controls
- Paravion Bleed Air Heater, Particle Separator, Snow Baffles
- Photography Door RH (optional), K-Flex Driveshaft, Rotor Brake
- Fuel Range Extender, 5-Place ICS Intercom System
- Interior: Light Gray Leather Seats, Matching Carpet, 5 seats
- Exterior: Overall White with Blue Accents
- Inspection: Will be delivered with fresh annual and new TT straps.
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.