Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Increased horsepower kit
- VFR operation (originally IFR certified with inoperative autopilot)
- New Bell main rotor blades installed last year
- Empty weight: 2783.5 lbs; Useful load: 1366.5 lbs
- Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C30P, last overhauled July 2020, 1314.3 hours remaining until next overhaul
- Engine cycles: 5724; #3 & #4 turbine wheels due for replacement in 264.2 hours, serviceable wheels included
- Modifications: Rotor brake, dual evaporator A/C, bleed air heater, particle separator, high skid gear, pneumatic door openers, soundproof package, and more
- Avionics: Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS, GTX-345 transponder (ADS-B), King KX-165 COM/NAV, dual Garmin GMA-340 audio panels, Ryan TCAD, and more
- Interior: Chatham 645 Thundercloud leather seats, matching carpet, burn-certified materials, VIP configuration
- Exterior: Customized gradient paint (deep onyx to smoke gray to silver metallic)
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.