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BELL 206L-4 LONGRANGER(1997)

Specifications

Year1997
Serial Number52201
RegistrationN9047C
Total Hours3,965
LocationLA GRANDE, OREGON
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

HILLER AVIATION BROKERAGE & CONSULTING

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Aircraft Details

  • Professionally maintained, operated under Part 135 and Part 91
  • Low airframe hours: 3,965.7 total time
  • Basic empty weight: 2,652 lbs
  • High altitude tail rotor kit
  • Annual inspection completed 04/22/2026
  • Fresh 50/100/300/600 hour and 12/24 month inspections
  • All ADs/SBs current
  • Fresh TT straps installed 04/2026
  • Onboard Systems cargo hook with load cell & load indicator, current (due 06/30/2028)
  • Transponder current (due 05/31/2027)
  • FAA registration due 06/30/2027
  • No accident or damage history
  • Rolls-Royce 250-C30P engine, 3,965.7 hours, 3,551 cycles
  • Engine factory particle separator
  • Dual controls, dual rotor brake kit
  • Rappelling fixture, cargo mirror
  • High skid gear with flight steps
  • Air Comm bleed air heater, external oil filter kit
  • Custom interior seats/carpet kit, folding maintenance steps
  • Garmin GTN 635 GPS/COM, SL40 COM, GTX 345R transponder (ADS-B In & Out)
  • NAT NPX 136D FM radios (x2), AMS 44 audio controller
  • Radar altimeter, Blue Sky flight following, BF Goodrich directional gyro, ACK E-04 ELT
  • Airworthy, ready for immediate operations

About this Model

Overview

The Bell 206L-4 LongRanger is a stretched, single-engine turbine helicopter in the 206 family, commonly selected for utility, passenger transport, patrol, and aerial work where simplicity and established support infrastructure matter. Compared with earlier LongRanger variants, the L-4 is typically associated with higher allowable gross weight, which can translate into more payload or fuel flexibility for the same mission profile. It is a conventional, two-blade rotor design that prioritizes predictable handling and straightforward day-to-day operation over high-speed performance.

Mission Fit

The LongRanger is most at home on missions that value versatility: moving small teams and equipment, running frequent shuttles, or supporting aerial work with the right optional equipment. It is less aligned with use cases that depend on twin-engine dispatch expectations or unusually demanding hot/high performance, where payload restrictions can become limiting.

Cabin

The elongated cabin provides more passenger and baggage flexibility than short-cabin 206 variants, supporting practical seating for multiple occupants and gear with good all-around visibility—useful for both passenger transport and observation-oriented work. Comfort and noise/vibration characteristics depend heavily on interior completion, soundproofing, and mission equipment; many aircraft are configured to match specific roles rather than a uniform executive standard.