1981 Bell 206 JetRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Explore this BELL 206B III for your operation. This pre-owned 1981 turbine helicopter features a total time of 9,757 hours and is reported to have no known damage history. The aircraft has an empty weight of 1,609 lbs and is finished in overall dark blue with a two-tone blue and gray leather interior and blue carpeting. Equipped for versatility, it includes a Talon LC keeperless cargo hook rated for 3,600 lbs, high skids, Bearpaws, and a fuel range extender. The avionics suite features a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, King KX-155 Nav/Comm, and King KT-76A transponder. Additional utility features include dual controls, a wire strike protection system, particle separator, cabin heater, and a 5-place ICS intercom system. Ground handling wheels and a camera mount are also included.
Engine
Rolls Royce 250-C20B SN CAE-845086 Compressor: 1,341 hours Remaining Compressor Impeller: 938 hours Remaining Wheel 1 & 2: 805 hours / 1,937 cycles remaining Wheel 3: 3,580 hours / 4,937 cycles remaining Wheel 4: 3,907 hours/ 5,510 cycles Remaining
Interior
Leather Seats Two-Tone Blue and Gray with Blue Carpet
Exterior
Overall Dark Blue
Modifications / STCs
• High Skids
• Cabin Heater
• Wire Strike Protection System
• Cabin and Cockpit Entry Access Steps
• Dual Controls
• Windshield Defog/ Defrost System
• Particle Separator
• Auxiliary Hydraulic System Kawak Model 34430/34600
• K-Flex Driveshaft
• Fuel Range Extender
• Camera Mount
• Meeker Mount AFG1
• Camera Hole in Passenger Cabin RH
• Passenger Cabin Wedge Windows
• Crew & Passenger Sliding Windows
• 5-Place ICS Intercom System
• High Visibility Tail Rotor Blades
• Single Strap Shoulder Harness Passenger
• Dual Shoulder Straps Pilot & Copilot
• Magnetic Compass
• Carpeted Cabin & Cockpit Floor
• Anti-Torque Pedal Extension
• Rain Gutters
• Kick-In Step LH
• Outside Air Temperature Gauge
• Landing Light
• Air Deflector Kit (removable)
• Talon LC Keeperless Cargo Hook (3600 lbs) w/Cargo Hook Mirror
• Anti-Collision Lights
• Position Lights
• Concorde RG-206 Lead Acid Battery
• Artex ME406 ELT
• Ground Handling Wheels
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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Garza Aviation
controller.com
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Price on request
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Belgrade, Serbia | Jul 26, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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About This Bell 206 JetRanger
This 1981 Bell 206 JetRanger is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 9,757 hours on the airframe. There are currently 83 206 JetRanger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $250,000 to $750,000.
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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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Belgrade, Serbia
RS
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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