1990 Bell 206 L3
Single Turbine Helicopter
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For sale is a beautiful 1990 Bell 206 L3 with the C30P motor! This helicopter is currently on a 135 certificate and just came out of a fresh 12 month inspection! You can find copies of the component times and status reports in the pictures. 9,382.3 total time since new Included in the sale: Air conditioning (Keith Freon) Paravion bleed air heater King KRA-10A radar altimeter Garmin GMA-350HC audio control panel Garmin GTN-430 NAV/COM (non W) Appareo Stratus ESGi ADS-B transponder Garmin GSR-12 USB power port Leather seats (plush leather) Ground handling wheels Dual controls Wedge windows front and back New upper and lower windscreens Covers and tie downs included ELT installed Floor protectors included High skids Rotor brake installed Baggage extender installed Flight steps TR lockout covers Pulse light installed Hat rack installed All lights upgraded to LED Power provisions for LiDAR or camera system 50 and 100 HR INSP just completed 150 HR Engine INSP, 200 HR L/G INSP, 300 HR INSP, 600 HR Drive SHFT INSP just completed as well Annual completed June 2025 TT Strap retires on 6/30/2029 Aircraft is located in Arkansas Call or text Jimmy at 865-719-6478
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Tjhelicopters
tjhelicopters.com
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$899,000
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 206 L3
This 1990 Bell 206 L3 is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 9,382 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $899,000.
The 206 L3 cruises at 110 kts (204 km/h) with a range of 340 nm (630 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 25 GPH (95 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $138/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $350/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $60,000. With 9,382 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Bell 206 L3 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Bell 206
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
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Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 206
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
HYDRAULIC FAILURE
LH & RH FS 145 & STIFFENER CLIP CRACKED
UPPER BOX BEAM FWD STIFFENERS CRACKED. PN 206-033-110-229 & 206-033-110-197
VERTICAL TUNNEL AFT RH STIFFENER CRACKED. VERTICAL TUNNEL SKIN CRACKED AT WL 65.0
M/R BLADE INBOARD TRIM TABS CRACKED
M/R BLADE INBOARD TRIM TABS CRACKED
BURNING SMELL FROM HEATER, COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
STRONG FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT ON STARTUP. AMT PULLED HAT RACK AND FUEL VALVE COVER, PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION AND NO LEAKS DETECTED. PERFORMED GROUND RUN AND LEAK CHECK OF ENGINE - NO LEAKS DETECTED. SIGNED OFF AS NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
L/H FS 145 STIFFENER CLIP CRACKED.
L/H FS 145 FRAME CRACKED.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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