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BELL 206B III JETRANGER(1985)

Specifications

Year1985
Serial Number8681
Registration--
Total Hours--
LocationENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
RegionEUROPE

Broker

CASTLE AIR

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Aircraft Details

  • Located in Trebrown, Liskeard, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
  • Equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250-C20J engine
  • Recent Garmin avionics upgrades (2024): audio panel, dual VHF radios, GTX330 transponder
  • NVFR capable; includes Sperry attitude and directional gyros, turn and slip indicator, IVSI, Davtron clock
  • USB ports in front and rear cabin, Bose headset jacks
  • Interior: Leather seats with integrated shoulder harnesses, selected for durability and ease of maintenance
  • Clean, functional passenger space suitable for private and commercial use
  • Exterior: Clean white and orange paint scheme for high visibility and professional appearance
  • Well maintained airframe with Part 135 approval
  • Practical, updated avionics suite for confident day and night VFR 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.