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BELL 206B III JETRANGER(1985)

Specifications

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

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Aircraft Details

  • Located in Liskeard, Cornwall, United Kingdom, and available through Castle Air
  • Well-maintained airframe with 9,698 total hours
  • Equipped with Rolls-Royce 250-C20J engine; features FDC inlet barrier filter and Diamond J TOT gauge for engine protection
  • Part 135 approved and configured for commercial and utility operations
  • Recent Garmin avionics upgrades (2024): audio panel and dual VHF radios, plus Garmin GTX330 transponder
  • NVFR capable; includes Sperry attitude/directional gyros, IVSI, turn and slip indicator, Davtron clock
  • USB ports and BOSE headset jacks in both front and rear cabin
  • Cargo hook provisions for utility missions
  • Exterior: clean white and orange paint scheme, utility-focused and highly visible
  • Interior: corporate configuration with leather seats, integrated shoulder harnesses, and durable, easy-to-maintain materials
  • Suitable for passenger transport, training, survey work, and general utility missions

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.