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1978 BELL 206B III Turbine Helicopters SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Bell 206B III Turbine Helicopters listings ($530,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +563 hr vs comps -1.1%
- Engine time +871 hr vs comps -7.0%
- ADS-B (30% of comps) +14.0%
- Market supply: 29 for sale of 789 FAA-registered +1.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 206B III Turbine Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 11,821 hrs |
| Engine time | 11775 SNEW |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Rc RCA2610 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1978 Bell 206B3 Part 135 operated and maintained aircraft continuously for the last 30 years. Fresh annual August 1st, 2026. AFS inlet barrier filter, Standard Aero enhanced turbine, Van Horn T/R blades, new Lord 48 month TT straps, Freshly overhauled swashplate, cargo hook. Wire strike kit. RC Allen Digital DG and Horizon. FreeFlight RA-4000 radio altimeter. Garmin GTX 375 Transponder/GPS. Artex ME406HM elt. 135 Maintained and Operated. Great for Utility or Private Operator. Nice flying ship! AFS Inlet Barrier Filter Dual Caliper Rotor Brake Lord 48 Month TT Straps Van Horn T/R Blades Mechanical Specialties Cargo Hook Remote Hook Provisions (USFS 9-pin) Range Extender Fuel Filler Neck Precise Flight Pulse Light Kit Apical Cable Cutter Kit Pilot Convex Mirror, Adjustable Lead Acid Battery High Skid Gear Maintenance Steps Both Sides (Right step removed in some pictures for external load work)
Modifications
Rolls Royce 250-C20B Standard Aero Enhanced Turbine AvidAir Compressor Case Assembly
Avionics
Garmin GTR 225 VHF Comm Radio NPX 136D FM Transceiver P25 Compliant Garmin GTX 375 ADSB In & Out Transponder / GPS EA Air-Comm ACS300 Audio Mixer Panel Artex ME406HM ELT w/ remote switch FreeFlight RA4000 Radar Altimeter RCA 2610-3 Digital Attitude Indicator RCA 1510-3 Digital DG Heading Indicator USFS Aux FM Provisions Davtron 5 Function Digital Chronometer Stratus dual USB Power Outlets Garmin GPSMAP 496
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Bell 206B III Turbine Helicopters lands versus other Bell 206B III Turbine Helicopters listings on fyiAero.
Price
57th pct$535k · 57th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
47th pct11,821 hours total (TTAF) · 47th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time
57th pct11,775 hours since new · 57th percentile of 14 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Range from base
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Last flight
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