1981 Bell 206 JetRanger for sale

1981 Bell 206 JetRanger

Single Turbine Helicopter

FOR LEASE
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For Lease
Location Lafayette, LA
Seats 5
Serial # 3453
Reg # N453RA
Cruise 120 kts (222 km/h)
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Aircraft Details

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Description

Available For Immediate Lease! Very Clean! Excellent times remaining with spares available. RANGE EXTENDER, Italian Leather Interior, Carpet, Interior Trim Kit, Stainless Entry Scuff Plates Dual Controls, Hinged Circuit Breaker Panel, Maintenance Steps, Extended Baggage, Window Air Deflectors, Van Horn T/R Blades, Range Extender. Rotor Brake, Air Comm Heater, Float Provisions, Gloss Emron Painted Decks. Van Horn T/R Blades. Like New Bell M/R Blades! Hinged Carbon Fiber T/R Driveshaft Cowling. All New Wiring During Refurb. The list goes on... UPDATED Status Report Available. Very Organized Records. Previously operated on 135 Certs Ready to Work! (Every Lease is Custom Fit!) Continental U.S.A. Only

Inspection

There is a plan in place for upcoming component exchanges to minimize the down time on the new contract.

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About This Bell 206 JetRanger

This 1981 Bell 206 JetRanger (N453RA) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter . There are currently 86 206 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 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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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 N453RA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lafayette, LA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

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Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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