Specifications
AI Description
- Complete refurbishment with new interior and paint scheduled for 2025
- No damage history
- Equipped with a cargo hook (fixed parts)
- Features baggage extender and bubble rear windows
- Installed with Van Horn tail rotor blades
- Avionics include:
- Technisonic TFM-1388 FM Com
- Garmin GTR 225 VHF Com
- AMS 42 audio panel
- Bendix/King KOM 150 GPS
- KT76A transponder
- Kannad 406 ELT
- Additional equipment includes:
- High skid gear
- AAI cargo mirror
- Dart quick release heli access step (R/H)
- AAI Flite-Step (L/H)
- Dart sloped avionics console
- Dart bleed air heater
- Concorde lead acid battery
- Facet oil filter kit
- Ground handling wheels
- Particle separator/snow baffles
- Pulselite
- Bell 205 cyclic grip
- Dart external torque gauge
- Dual controls
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.