1979 Bell 206L LongRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Fresh Paint & Interior, Cargo Hook Provisions, Dart Floats
Engine
ENGINE TYPE ALISON C28 TIME SINCE NEW 8,670 STAGE 1 TIME REMAINING 1,435 STAGE 2 TIME REMAINING 619 STAGE 3 TIME REMAINING 1,452 STAGE 4 TIME REMAINING 2,377 COMPONENT TIMES ITEM HOURS REMAINING FCU 268 MRB 860 TRB 385 TGB 3,250 MGB 3,640
Interior
TAN LEATHER SEATS WITH NEW BEIGE CARPETS
Exterior
WHITE GLOSS PAINT WITH RED AND BLACK STRIPES
Modifications / STCs
• FRESH PAINT & INTERIOR
• CARGO HOOK PROVISIONS
• DART FLOATS
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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About This Bell 206L LongRanger
This 1979 Bell 206L LongRanger is a 7-seat single turbine helicopter with 8,670 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 206L LongRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $608,731 to $2,058,296.
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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