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1978 BELL 206B Turbine Helicopters
Starts from the median asking price of 28 comparable Bell 206B series listings ($477,096), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +9,543 hr vs comps -19.1%
- Engine time +4,759 hr vs comps -20.0%
- ADS-B (25% of comps) +15.0%
- 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 Turbine Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 21,364 hrs |
| Engine time | 15663 SNEW |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Rc RCA2610 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Detailed Description SOLD - Listing 25-124 - 1978 BELL 206B III Jet Ranger Sellacopter, in co-list with Austin Jet, presents to you this clean, well-equipped Bell 206B III helicopter powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C20B engine located in Georgetown, Texas. It features upgraded Van Horn main rotor blades, an AD-compliant tailboom (with BLR Strakes), and complete logs, with no known damage history. The aircraft is configured with high skid gear, cargo hook, extended range fuel system, left-seat PIC certification and an Inlet Barrier Filter. Avionics include a Garmin 420W GPS, Garmin Comm, and ADS-B Out transponder. The interior is a 5-place configuration with wedge windows. This is a solid Jet Ranger — ideal for utility, tour, or private operations — with meaningful upgrades and strong component times. MAINTENANCE Complete Records Since New Part 135 Maintained All SB’s & AD’s in full compliance *Specifications and times are subject to verification. Aircraft offered is subject to prior sale, lease, and / or withdrawal from the market.* AIRFRAME Airframe Total Time: 21,364.1 hours USA Based and N Registered
Modifications
ENGINE 250-C20B Total Time Since New: 15,663.1 hours Cycles Since New: 25,546
Avionics
AVIONICS / INSTRUMENTS Garmin GNC 420W GPS/VHF Comm Garmin SL 40 #2 Comm L3-LYNX NGT9000 Transponder w/ ADS-B Out Generator Out Caution Light Mod Davtron Digital OAT / Volt Meter 406MHZ ELT Apollo SL40 VHF Dual Standby Compass NAT AMS42 Audio Panel w/ 5 place VOX ICS Map Light Radio Master Switch Co-Pilot Transmit Switch RCA 2610-3 Digital Attitude Indicator VSI Directional Gyro Turn and Bank ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Auto-Relight Kit K-Flex Driveshaft W/ Rotor Brake Dual Controls Preflight/Maint Steps Baggage Extender Repelling Plate 28V Aux Power Plug Facet Oil Filter AFS Inlet Barrier Filter Bleed Air Heat/Defrost Dual USB Charging Ports Composite Baggage & Battery Door Fuel Range Extender (96.7 Gals) BLR Tail Boom Strake Kit (Improved Efficiency & Performance) Pulse Light Landing Lights (Led) Led Position & Anti Collision Lts Quick Release Door Pins (Crew & Passenger)
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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Last flight
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