1979 Bell 206 JetRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Air conditioning. ADSB out. Tech tools side windows and windshields. Dual flight controls. New Bell main rotor blades.New TT Straps Avionics are all standard 1980 era gauges. New paint and interior in 2020 time frame. Helicopter has been stored for several years due to incomplete component records
which have since been recoveredmany components replaced due to missing hard cards. Original airframe had damage history but the restoration shows well and will be a great helicopter for a private owner or Part 91 operations.
Description
1979 BELL 206B For Sale in San Diego, California Equipment: Air conditioning. ADSB out. Tech tools side windows and windshields. Dual flight controls. New Bell main rotor blades.New TT Straps Avionics are all standard 1980 era gauges. New paint and interior in 2020 time frame. Helicopter has been stored for several years due to incomplete component records, which have since been recovered, many components replaced due to missing hard cards. Original airframe had damage history but the restoration shows well and will be a great helicopter for a private owner or Part 91 operations.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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Corporate Helicopters
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San Diego, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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About This Bell 206 JetRanger
This 1979 Bell 206 JetRanger (N2681R) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter . There are currently 86 206 JetRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $207,158 to $699,000.
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
FAA registration data pending for N2681R.
Location & Ownership
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
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