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BELL 206B JETRANGER(1973)

BELL 206B JETRANGER
Asking Price
$395,000

Specifications

Year1973
Serial Number1017
RegistrationC-FHTM
Total Hours28,600
LocationFORT ST JOHN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

HELI CONNECTIONS AVIATION

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AI Description

  • Model: BELL 206B JETRANGER
  • Condition: Used
  • Full strip and re-paint in 2021
  • Equipped for utility use or private operations
  • Features:
  • Kaflex Main Driveshaft
  • Onboard Cargo Hook
  • High Skid Gear
  • Particle Separator
  • Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining: 1,208.5 hours
  • Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining: 954.3 hours
  • Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining: 4,201.1 hours
  • Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining: 1,001.3 hours
  • Engine: ROLLS ROYCE M250-C20B
  • Modifications/Conversions:
  • KAflex Main Driveshaft
  • Cabin Muff & Bleed Air Heater
  • BHT Frame & Onboard Cargo Hook
  • Litter Kit Provisions
  • 110-Gal Range Extender
  • Shoulder Harness Kit (Rear)
  • Engine Auto Relight Kit
  • Heli-Preheat System
  • Avionics:
  • TFM-138 VHF/FM Transceiver
  • AMS 42 Audio Control Panel
  • KY 196 VHF Com
  • Kannad 406AF-C ELT
  • Number of Seats: 5
  • Inspection Status: Airworthy

About this Model

Overview

The Bell 206B JetRanger is a light, single-engine turbine helicopter commonly used for training, passenger shuttle, patrol/observation, light utility work, and aerial tourism. It is valued for straightforward handling, a conventional rotorcraft layout, and an operating concept that emphasizes practical payload-range flexibility over high-end avionics integration or large-cabin capacity.

Mission Fit

The 206B fits missions where dispatch simplicity, predictable handling, and moderate cruise performance are more important than cabin volume or heavy-lift capability. It is typically selected for short, frequent legs with rapid turnarounds and for missions that benefit from good visibility and straightforward cabin access.

Cabin

Cabin comfort is functional rather than luxury-oriented. The JetRanger’s layout typically places two seats up front and a rear bench, with large windows supporting sightseeing and observation. Noise and vibration levels are typical of light turbine helicopters; headset-based communications are the norm. Cabin loading is practical for small bags and mission kits, but space is limited compared with larger single-engine and twin platforms.