1980 Bell 206 JetRanger for sale

1980 Bell 206 JetRanger

Single Turbine Helicopter

FOR SALE
$595,000above typical asking range
Location Fresno, CA
Total Time 9,030 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 3058
Reg # N123WF
Cruise 120 kts (222 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 420

Description

1980 BELL 206B III For Sale in Fresno, California Open to Offers, No Trades Annual completed May 25 New: 4 year TT Straps Front/Rear USB Ports New Carpet Cargo Hook All new hoses Auto-Relight Fuel Range Extender Air comm ac dual evaporator not installed but included Garmin 420 King Comm 2 Audio Mixer Rotor Brake Pulse light IBF Inlet Filter New Skids Component time available upon request New Concord Battery

Inspection

Annual completed

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
JK Aviation
controller.com
$595,000
JK Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$607,763 *
GBP £449,836
JK Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$616,055

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Bell 206 JetRanger

This 1980 Bell 206 JetRanger (N123WF) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 9,030 hours on the airframe. There are currently 86 206 JetRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $207,158 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $595,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,030 hours
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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

FAA registration data pending for N123WF.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fresno, CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N123WF against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $476,250–$561,250.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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