1981 Bell 206 JetRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
For sale is a 1981 Bell 206 B3. This helicopter is priced to be a quick sale! Component times are in the photos 16,139 total time since new Included in the sale: Ground handling wheels Dual controls AC is installed but needs repair Standard radio Standard transponder Range extender Wire strike kit Wedge windows up front Bubble windows in the rear Main rotor blades have over 3,000 hours remaining Tail rotor blades have over 4,600 hours remaining Leather seats Full cabin cover comes with the aircraft LEMO jacks installed x 5 New RG206 battery Please note that there are several systems that are INOP: HSI, VOR’s, MFD KMD 150, and LC2 clock Helicopter is located in Virginia Call or text Jimmy at
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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TJ Helicopters
tjhelicopters.com
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$325,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | 99 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 206 JetRanger
This 1981 Bell 206 JetRanger is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 16,139 hours on the airframe. There are currently 85 206 JetRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $207,158 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $325,000.
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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Bell 206 JetRanger — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
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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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $458,750–$593,475.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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