1990 Bell 206L-3
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
HIGHLIGHTS • Increased Horsepower Kit • SP/DP IFR • Autopilot • Air Conditioning • Cargo Hook Provisions
Engine
ROLLS ROYCE 250-C30P Engine 1 TSN: 4,300.3 Cycles: 5,724
Interior
• Chatham 645 Thundercloud leather seating • Matching carpeting and refinished plastics (2009) • Burn-certified interior materials • VIP configuration
Exterior
• Custom gradient paint • Deep onyx to smoke gray to silver metallic
Modifications / STCs
• • Increased horsepower kit
• • Dual evaporator air conditioning
• • Bleed air heater with defogger
• • Particle separator
• • High skid gear with flight steps
• • Rotor brake
• • Pneumatic door openers
• • Soundproofing package
• • Wedge windows with locks
• • Bubble rear-facing windows
• • Baggage compartment extender
• • Rain gutters
• • Preflight step kit
• • Gill lead-acid battery upgrade
• • Precise Pulse-Lite system
• • Dual controls
• • Cargo hook provisions
• • Fire extinguisher installed
• • Price and full status report available upon request
• • Part 135 operated VIP aircraft
• • Increased horsepower conversion
• • IFR certified with dual electrical systems (currently operated VFR)
• • Rotor brake installed
• • Well-equipped legacy avionics suite with ADS-B
• • Engine overhauled July 2020 – Keystone Turbine Services (1,314hr remaining)
• • Replacement #3 and #4 turbine wheels included with sale
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Bell 206L-3
This 1990 Bell 206L-3 (N39RJ) is a 7-seat single turbine helicopter with 4,313 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 206L-3 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $895,000 to $1,150,000.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 32 GPH (121 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $176/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $420/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $85,000. With 4,313 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 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Bell 206L-3 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N39RJ.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Bell 206L-3
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada Ltd. Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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