1973 Bell 206 JetRanger for sale

1973 Bell 206 JetRanger

Single Turbine Helicopter

FOR SALE
$395,000within typical asking range
Location Fort St John, BC, Canada
Total Time 28,600 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 1017
Reg # C-FHTM Canada
Cruise 120 kts (222 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

TFM-138 VHF/FM Transceiver Technisonic AMS 42 Audio Control Panel NAT KY 196 VHF Com Kannad 406AF-C ELT

Description

1973 BELL 206B For Sale in Fort St John, British Columbia This Bell JetRanger had a full strip and re-paint in 2021, and is very well equipped for utility use, or private operations. Features include a Kaflex Main Driveshaft, Onboard Cargo Hook, High Skid Gear, and Particle Separator.

Engine

Compressor (OH) 1,505.8 Compressor Impeller 1,555.8 Turbine (OH) 1,072.8 1st Stage Wheel 753.6 2nd Stage Wheel 753.6 3rd Stage Wheel 3,528.6 4th Stage Wheel 2,122.8 Fuel Control 1,709.0 Fuel Pump 2,250.0 PT Governor 1,300.9

Propeller

Main Rotor Blades 1,208.5 Main Rotor Hub Assembly 954.3 Main Rotor Grips 2,192.9 Mast Assembly 2,496.3 Swashplate 2,586.9 Transmission 4,201.1 Main Driveshaft (KaFlex) 2,517.7 Tail Rotor Hub Assembly 1,001.3 Tail Rotor Blades 1,001.3 Hydraulic Servos (Avg.) 1,769.0

Interior

Number of Seats

Exterior

Year Painted

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Heli Connections Aviation
controller.com
$395,000
Heli Connections Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$403,472 *
GBP £298,630
Heli Connections Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$408,978

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Bell 206 JetRanger

This 1973 Bell 206 JetRanger (C-FHTM) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 28,600 hours on the airframe. There are currently 86 206 JetRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $207,158 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $395,000.

The 206 JetRanger cruises at 120 kts (222 km/h) with a range of 337 nm (624 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 30 GPH (114 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $165/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 28,600 hours
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $450 for pre-purchase inspection

Bell 206 JetRanger — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
337 nm (624 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,200 lbs (1,452 kg)
Useful Load
1,492 lbs (677 kg)
Fuel Burn
30 GPH (114 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BELL 206 JetRanger

Fuel Burn
30.0 GPH
~$195/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BELL 206 JetRanger. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-FHTM) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fort St John, BC, Canada

CA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check C-FHTM against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $375,000–$445,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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