Specifications
Broker
RANGER AVIATION LEASING
AI Description
- Model: BELL 206B III
- Condition: Used
- Flight Rules: VFR
- Available for immediate lease
- Excellent remaining times with spares available
- Features:
- Bell main rotor blades
- Van Horn tail rotor blades
- Extended baggage compartment
- Hinged circuit breaker panel
- Stainless entry scuff plates
- Rotor brake
- Concord battery
- Facet oil filter
- Wedge door windows
- Float provisions
- Air Comm heater/defrost
- High skid gear
- Dual controls
- Maintenance steps
- Hinged carbon fiber tail rotor driveshaft cowling
- All new wiring during refurbishment
- ADS-B equipped
- Artificial horizon, radar altimeter, and ELT included
- Number of seats: 5
- Bubble windows
- Airworthy status confirmed
- Organized service records available
- Plan for upcoming component exchanges to minimize downtime
- Turbine likely to be swapped with a fresh TSO 0.0 before new contract starts
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.