1985 Bell 206 JetRanger for sale

1985 Bell 206 JetRanger

Single Turbine Helicopter

FOR SALE
$699,000
Location Eagle Lake, TX
Total Time 3,830 hrs
Engine SMOH 21,540 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 3850
Reg # N41WE
Cruise 120 kts (222 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Dual Tachometer Garmin GNS-430 NAV/COMM/GPS Bendix King KY 96A TSO Comm 2 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder w/ ADS-B Out Flight Instrument Group (ADI IVSI Turn Bank) Bendix King Slaved Compass HSI TOT Gauge w/ TOT Test Light Multi Function Digital Clock/OAT/Volts Audio Panel 5-Place VOX Intercom 5 Single Plug Headset Jacks ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades Engine Relight System High skids with Flight Steps Particle Separator Bleed Air Cabin Heater Pneumatic Door Openers (5) Sound Proofing Preflight Kit w/Folding Maintenance Steps (left) USB Power Outlet (Cockpit) Dual Controls Rotor Brake Ground Handling Wheels INTERIOR Gray Cloth Four Point Harness (cockpit) Dual Controls EXTERIOR Blue and White with black & silver accent Wire Strike Protection System High Skid Gear w/ Crew Step Cargo Hook Provisions w/ Remote Cargo Hook Installed WEIGHTS Max Internal Take Off Weight: 3,350 Lbs. MAINTENANCE Complete Records Since FAA Airworthiness Cert (2014) Fresh 12 Month Inspection: March 2026 Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades

Description

For sale is a beautiful 1985 Bell 206B III JetRanger with only 3,830 hours total time, configured as a capable utility and private-use aircraft. It is equipped with a wire strike protection system, high skid gear with crew step, and cargo hook provisions with a remote cargo hook installed, making it well suited for a wide range of operational roles.The cockpit features a practical avionics suite including a Garmin GNS-430 GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin GTX 327 transponder with ADS-B Out, Bendix King slaved compass HSI, dual tachometer, and a standard flight instrument group.The aircraft is powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C20B engine with 1,134 remaining until next turbine inspection and solid remaining component life. The helicopter just received a fresh 12-month inspection (March 2026) and is fully integrated into FlightCert for digital maintenance tracking. Finished in blue and white with black and silver accents, with a clean gray cloth interior, this Jet Ranger represents a well-maintained, mission-ready example backed by the Sellacopter team.

Specifications and times are subject to verification. Aircraft offered is subject to prior sale, lease, and / or withdrawal from the market.*

Engine

Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20B Total Time Since New: 21,540 hours Cycles Since Overhaul: 1,235 Serial No: CAE-801516F 1st and 2nd Stage Wheels: 1,160 hrs remaining 3rd and 4th Stage Wheels: 2,206 hrs remaining

Interior

Gray Cloth Four Point Harness (cockpit) Dual Controls EXTERIOR Blue and White with black & silver accent Wire Strike Protection System High Skid Gear w/ Crew Step Cargo Hook Provisions w/ Remote Cargo Hook Installed WEIGHTS Max Internal Take Off Weight: 3,350 Lbs. MAINTENANCE Complete Records Since FAA Airworthiness Cert (2014) Fresh 12 Month Inspection: March 2026 Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades

Exterior

Blue and White with black & silver accent Wire Strike Protection System High Skid Gear w/ Crew Step Cargo Hook Provisions w/ Remote Cargo Hook Installed WEIGHTS Max Internal Take Off Weight: 3,350 Lbs. MAINTENANCE Complete Records Since FAA Airworthiness Cert (2014) Fresh 12 Month Inspection: March 2026 Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades

Inspection

Complete Records Since FAA Airworthiness Cert (2014) Fresh 12 Month Inspection: March 2026 Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades

Modifications / STCs

Van Horn Tail Rotor Blades

Engine Relight System

High skids with Flight Steps

Particle Separator

Bleed Air Cabin Heater

Pneumatic Door Openers (5)

Sound Proofing

Preflight Kit w/Folding Maintenance Steps (left)

USB Power Outlet (Cockpit)

Dual Controls

Rotor Brake

Ground Handling Wheels

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Sellacopter
controller.com
$699,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Bell 206 JetRanger

This 1985 Bell 206 JetRanger (N41WE) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 3,830 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 above the market average at $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
Airframe: 3,830 hours
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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 N41WE.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Eagle Lake, TX

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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.

We'll check N41WE against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

13 price events · sources: avpay.aero, controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, www.sellacopter.com, globalair.com, sellacopter.com

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