1978 Bell 206L LongRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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A fully glass-cockpit seven-seat turbine LongRanger with two-axis autopilot, freshly overhauled dynamic components, and off-airport landing gear — on a pre-2018, luxury-tax-exempt airframe. Make / Model Bell Helicopter Textron 206L LongRanger Serial number 46612 Current registration C-FRIQ (Canada) Previous registrations RP-C227 · N373MH · C-GKHX Seating 7 (1 pilot + 6 passengers) Empty weight 2,440.0 lb · CG 128.65 (in effect) Airframe TTSN 6,972.8 hrs — most recent logbook entry, 29 May 2026 Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20R series turboshaft — current TSN / time-since-overhaul / TBO status per engine logbook (available on request) Last annual inspection 08 April 2026 @ 6,970.3 hrs — ADs/ASBs complied with, no defects found. ELT Kannad 406 MHz · battery to 06/2028 G500H primary flight display, GTN 750 WAAS navigator, Genesys HeliSAS two-axis autopilot, GTS 800 active TCAS and ADS-B Out. High skid gear with flight steps and Dart bear paws for soft, unimproved terrain; rotor brake for safer ground handling; cargo hook and Bambi-bucket wiring for external-load and aerial-firefighting work. Fuel Extender Garmin G500H Digital primary flight display with synthetic vision (AHRS) STC SH11-8 / SR02295LA Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen GPS / NAV / COM with WAAS approaches STC SR02120SE Genesys HeliSAS Two-axis autopilot & stability augmentation STC SR02346LA Garmin GTS 800 Active traffic collision avoidance (TCAS) w/ GA58 antennas 190-00993-05 Garmin GTX330ES ADS-B Out transponder (Extended Squitter) W/O 415343 Garmin Flight Stream 510 Wireless EFB connectivity (Bluetooth / Wi-Fi) GTN interface Davtron M803 Digital clock & flight timer Dwg 803-003 Mid-Continent TA202 Panel-mounted USB charging for tablets / EFB P/N TA202-5 Rolls-Royce 250-c20R engine. Rotor brake kit installed (P/N 206-706-042-101) for rapid, safe rotor stops on the ground. AAI pedal lockout kit fitted (STC SR00513AT). Optional equipement : Skid basket and Fixed floats. Stripped and repainted by Drummond Aero Paint in Alumigrip 4250 Blue — a durable, high-gloss aerospace polyurethane with strong corrosion protection. All seats and carpets refinished with certified, burn-tested fire-retardant aviation materials. Rosen R1461000 sun-visor system (STC SH26e5NM); panel USB charging for EFB devices.
Engine
Engine was put in new 433 hours ago.
Modifications / STCs
• Also avaible : snow baffles and skid basket.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dave O'bomsawin
controller.com
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$929,000
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Odanak, Quebec, Canada | Jul 26, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Bell 206L LongRanger
This 1978 Bell 206L LongRanger (C-FRIQ) is a 7-seat single turbine helicopter with 6,973 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 206L LongRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $550,000 to $1,900,000.
The 206L LongRanger cruises at 130 kts (241 km/h) with a range of 340 nm (630 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 33 GPH (125 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $182/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Bell 206L LongRanger — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-FRIQ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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