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AI Description
- Model: BELL 206L-3 LONGRANGER
- Exceptionally maintained, operated privately
- All maintenance performed by Bell-authorized service center
- Low time airframe with fresh engine
- Turn-key condition
- Avionics:
- Bendix King 2 comm radio stack
- Garmin GTX335 transponder with ADS-B
- Radar altimeter
- 2 AV-30s
- Digital TOT
- Airframe:
- Very clean, recent paint
- Engine:
- C-30P, extremely strong, running cool
- 220 hours since overhaul, 1828 hours remaining
- Features:
- Cargo hook (HEC kit)
- Van Horn tail rotor blades
- 7-seat configuration with LEMO plugs
- Precise Flight - Pulselite LED position lights
- Recent upgrades including high skid gear with Flitestep
- Various aeronautical accessories for safety and convenience
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 206L-3 LongRanger is the extended-cabin member of the 206 family, aimed at operators who want the simplicity of a single-engine helicopter with more cabin volume and useful load than a standard JetRanger. It is commonly configured for mixed utility work—passenger transport, aerial observation, and light external-load tasks—where predictable handling, straightforward systems, and broad support infrastructure are valued.
Mission Fit
The LongRanger is typically selected for missions that involve frequent starts/stops, low-altitude maneuvering, and point-to-point trips where rotorcraft access provides time savings. It fits operators needing a practical cabin with rear seating and adequate baggage capacity, while keeping single-engine operating complexity. Mission suitability is strongly influenced by local terrain, temperature, and payload goals, so real-world performance should be validated against planned routes and typical operating weights.
Cabin
Cabin space is the key differentiator versus shorter 206 variants: the stretched fuselage supports a more usable rear passenger area and improves flexibility for passenger seating or mission equipment. Entry is generally straightforward for a light utility helicopter, and typical fit-outs range from basic utility interiors to corporate-style seating. Noise and vibration levels depend heavily on interior kit, rotor/track-and-balance condition, and installed soundproofing.