Specifications
AI Description
- Model: BELL 206L-3 LONGRANGER
- Configuration: Utility
- Engine Type: Rolls Royce 250-C30P
- Stage 2 Time Remaining: 697 hours
- Stage 3 Time Remaining: 3,222 hours
- Stage 4 Time Remaining: 3,222 hours
- Main Gearbox (MGB) Time Remaining: 3,982 hours
- Tail Gearbox (TGB) Time Remaining: 2,495 hours
- Main Rotor Blades (MRB) Time Remaining: 989 hours
- Tail Rotor Blades (TRB) Time Remaining: 1,338 hours
- Avionics:
- GNS 430 – COMM 1
- Garmin 225 – COMM 2
- APX8500 – UHF Radio
- Dual SRM9000 – VHF Radios
- TT31 – Transponder
- GNS 430 – GPS
- JA94-0044A – Audio Panel
- Kannard 406AF-H – ELT
- Freeflight RAD 40 – Radar Altimeter
- Spidertrax – Satellite Tracking System
- Additional Equipment:
- Aerometals Inlet Barrier Filter
- Dart Cargo Basket and Quick Release Flight Step
- Odyssey Lead Acid Battery
- Van Horn Tail Rotor Lockout Kit
- Lord Elastomeric Tail Rotor Flapping Bearing
- Cargo Hook
- Wirestrike/Cable Cutter Kit
- DAAM Engine Monitoring System
- USB Power Socket
- High Intensity LED Strobes
- Interior: Black Leather
- Exterior: Red
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.