1981 Bell 206 JetRanger
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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
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There is a plan in place for upcoming component exchanges to minimize the down time on the new contract.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Ranger Aviation Leasing
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Lafayette, LA | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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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.
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Bell 206 JetRanger — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N453RA.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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