1981 Bell 206 JetRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
AVIONICS/INSTRUMENTS GNS 530 Nav-Comm-GPS-MFD KY-96 Comm GTX-330 Transponder PM-7000 Audio Selector-Intercom INtelliPax 11616 Audio Expansion Unit Davtron M655 Volt-Temp-Alt Info Indicator Davtron M877 Clock-Timer Sony CDX-GT400 AM-FM-XM Radio CD Player Terk XMD1000 XM Radio ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Air Conditioning Precise Flight Pulselite High skids with Flight Steps Particle Separator Bleed Air Cabin Heater Pneumatic Door Openers (4) Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit Preflight Kit w/Folding Maintenance Steps (left) Dual Controls Rotor Brake Ground Handling Wheels
Description
Listing Number 26-132: For sale is a capable, well-equipped 1981 Bell 206B-3 JetRanger configured for utility and private-use operations. This helicopter is USA-based and N-registered, with a recent 12-month inspection complete. The aircraft is set up to work — air conditioning, extended range fuel nozzle, particle separator, bleed air cabin heater, high skid gear with flight steps, and a Garmin GNS 530 / GTX-330 panel that gets the job done. Tan leather cockpit with four-point harnesses and dual controls, finished in a sharp red and black scheme with white and silver accents. Powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C20B with 90 hours remaining on the 1st/2nd stage wheels — priced accordingly with the next inspection event in mind. A working JetRanger at a working price, ready to be put to use. Available for immediate showing.
Engine
ENGINE Rolls Royce 250-C20B Total Time Since New: 11,811.2 hours Serial No: CAE-834376 1st and 2nd Stage Wheels: 90 hrs remaining 3rd and 4th Stage Wheels: 2,183 hrs remaining
Propeller
AIRFRAME Airframe Total Time: 13,860.5 hours USA Based and N Registered Utility / Private Use WEIGHTS Max Internal Take Off Weight: 3,350 Lbs.
Interior
INTERIOR Tan Leather Seats Four Point Harness Dual Controls EXTERIOR Red and Black with white silver accent High Skid Gear w/ Crew Step Extended Range Fuel Nozzle
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sellacopter - Ian Swett
trade-a-plane.com
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$450,000
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Pittsfield, MA | Jun 02, 2026 | 49 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 13,860 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 $450,000.
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
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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