1980 Bell 206 JetRanger for sale

1980 Bell 206 JetRanger

Single Turbine Helicopter

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Location OR
Total Time 12,987 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 3126
Cruise 120 kts (222 km/h)
⚠ 1 NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Description

Very Clean 1980 Bell 206BIII Jetranger. Excellent condition New Main Rotor Blades and Van Horn Tail Rotor. Updated custom paint and many accessories kits installed.

Interior

Number of Seats: 5 Bubble Windows: Yes

Exterior

and many accessories kits installed.

Inspection

Inspection Status: Current on all inspections Airworthy: Yes

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About This Bell 206 JetRanger

This 1980 Bell 206 JetRanger is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 12,987 hours on the airframe. There are currently 85 206 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 1 incident for this airframe.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 12,987 hours
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

OR

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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

1 incident found in NTSB database for this aircraft.
accident none
1984-07-21
DURANGO, CO

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

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