1979 Bell 206 JetRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
This Jet Ranger is a late serial number genuine Bell 206 B3 which we are rebuilding from the ground up. The aircraft is currently being painted into primer where she will be air tested and you can choose the paint scheme. The M/R Head, Gearbox and Swashplate and many other components have been through the overhaul shop and the rest of the component times are excellent, giving you years of trouble free flying. We have stripped this back to bare metal and any structural/metal work that was needed has been done, this includes new side skins where needed and new rivets. The aircraft will come out in an as new condition structurally and cosmetically wise and will be the best 206 on the market. To do: Complete the airframe work Paint the aircraft into primer and make it fully serviceable Install the new cockpit panel and fit the instruments and avionics in (Garmin stack) Ground runs and air testing including tracking flights to make sure it's in the smoothest flying condition Airplane time state: Year: 1979 Make/Model: Bell 206 B3 Engine: Allison 250-C20B Serial Number: 2374
Engine
1 Engine, Turbo Shaft
Exterior
scheme. The M/R Head, Gearbox and Swashplate and many other components have been through the overhaul shop and the rest of the component times are excellent, giving you years of trouble free flying
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About This Bell 206 JetRanger
This 1979 Bell 206 JetRanger (G-BXDS) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter . There are currently 81 206 JetRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $250,000 to $750,000.
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.
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-BXDS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Ramsgate, United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle Status
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Safety Record
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