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1978 BELL 206L

$929,000 fyiEstimate $605,000–$620,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 76 comparable BELL Helicopter listings ($635,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -11 vs comparable listings -17.2%
  • Airframe time +466 hr vs comps -0.9%
  • Engine time -4,426 hr vs comps +12.0%
  • Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
  • Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
6,973 hrs
C-FRIQ
46612
ROLLS ROYCE 250C20R
1
Dave O'bomsawin
📍 Odanak, Quebec

Overview

Make / ModelBELL 206L
TypeHelicopter
Airframe time6,973 hrs
Engine time433.3 SMOH
Avionics / flight deckGARMIN
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX330
Avionics / OtherGarmin G500H, Garmin G500
ADS-BYes
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Description

A fully glass-cockpit seven-seat turbine LongRanger with two-axis autopilot, freshly overhauled dynamic components, and off-airport landing gear — on a pre-2018, luxury-tax-exempt airframe. Make / Model Bell Helicopter Textron 206L LongRanger Serial number 46612 Current registration C-FRIQ (Canada) Previous registrations RP-C227 · N373MH · C-GKHX Seating 7 (1 pilot + 6 passengers) Empty weight 2,440.0 lb · CG 128.65 (in effect) Airframe TTSN 6,972.8 hrs — most recent logbook entry, 29 May 2026 Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20R series turboshaft — current TSN / time-since-overhaul / TBO status per engine logbook (available on request) Last annual inspection 08 April 2026 @ 6,970.3 hrs — ADs/ASBs complied with, no defects found. ELT Kannad 406 MHz · battery to 06/2028 G500H primary flight display, GTN 750 WAAS navigator, Genesys HeliSAS two-axis autopilot, GTS 800 active TCAS and ADS-B Out. High skid gear with flight steps and Dart bear paws for soft, unimproved terrain; rotor brake for safer ground handling; cargo hook and Bambi-bucket wiring for external-load and aerial-firefighting work. Fuel Extender Garmin G500H Digital primary flight display with synthetic vision (AHRS) STC SH11-8 / SR02295LA Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen GPS / NAV / COM with WAAS approaches STC SR02120SE Genesys HeliSAS Two-axis autopilot & stability augmentation STC SR02346LA Garmin GTS 800 Active traffic collision avoidance (TCAS) w/ GA58 antennas 190-00993-05 Garmin GTX330ES ADS-B Out transponder (Extended Squitter) W/O 415343 Garmin Flight Stream 510 Wireless EFB connectivity (Bluetooth / Wi-Fi) GTN interface Davtron M803 Digital clock & flight timer Dwg 803-003 Mid-Continent TA202 Panel-mounted USB charging for tablets / EFB P/N TA202-5 Rolls-Royce 250-c20R engine. Rotor brake kit installed (P/N 206-706-042-101) for rapid, safe rotor stops on the ground. AAI pedal lockout kit fitted (STC SR00513AT). Optional equipement : Skid basket and Fixed floats. Stripped and repainted by Drummond Aero Paint in Alumigrip 4250 Blue — a durable, high-gloss aerospace polyurethane with strong corrosion protection. All seats and carpets refinished with certified, burn-tested fire-retardant aviation materials. Rosen R1461000 sun-visor system (STC SH26e5NM); panel USB charging for EFB devices.

Modifications

Multiple configuration possible : High skid with cargo hook and basket Fixed floats with basket or no basket Also avaible : snow baffles and skid basket.

Avionics

Garmin G500H Digital primary flight display with synthetic vision (AHRS) STC SH11-8 / SR02295LA Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen GPS / NAV / COM with WAAS approaches STC SR02120SE Genesys HeliSAS Two-axis autopilot & stability augmentation STC SR02346LA Garmin GTS 800 Active traffic collision avoidance (TCAS) w/ GA58 antennas 190-00993-05 Garmin GTX330ES ADS-B Out transponder (Extended Squitter) W/O 415343 Garmin Flight Stream 510 Wireless EFB connectivity (Bluetooth / Wi-Fi) GTN interface Davtron M803 Digital clock & flight timer Dwg 803-003 Mid-Continent TA202 Panel-mounted USB charging for tablets / EFB P/N TA202-5

General

Year1978
ManufacturerBELL
Model206L
Serial Number46612
Registration #C-FRIQ
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesVFR

Airframe

Total Time6,973
Range360 NM
Max Takeoff Weight4,000 lb
Basic Empty Weight2,440 lb
Useful Load1,558 lb
Max Cruise Speed110 knots
Hover Ceiling IGE at Max Takeoff Weight15000 ft
Fuel Capacity Volume110 gal
Complete LogsYes

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelROLLS ROYCE 250C20R
Engine 1 Serial Numbercat37774
Engine 1 Shaft Horsepower419 HP
Engine 1 Time433.3 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO3500

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
SVTYes
Artificial HorizonYes
Radar AltimeterYes
Single Pilot OperationYes
Auto PilotYes
ELTYes
Airborne Weather RadarYes
Traffic Avoidance SystemYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin G500H Digital primary flight display with synthetic vision (AHRS) STC SH11-8 / SR02295LA Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen GPS / NAV / COM with WAAS approaches STC SR02120SE Genesys HeliSAS Two-axis autopilot & stability augmentation STC SR02346LA Garmin GTS 800 Active traffic collision avoidance (TCAS) w/ GA58 antennas 190-00993-05 Garmin GTX330ES ADS-B Out transponder (Extended Squitter) W/O 415343 Garmin Flight Stream 510 Wireless EFB connectivity (Bluetooth / Wi-Fi) GTN interface Davtron M803 Digital clock & flight timer Dwg 803-003 Mid-Continent TA202 Panel-mounted USB charging for tablets / EFB P/N TA202-5

Additional Equipment

Dual ControlsYes
Cargo HookYes
HeaterYes
Baggage CompartmentYes
Float KitYes
BearpawsYes
Additional EquipmentAlso avaible : snow baffles and skid basket.

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsMultiple configuration possible : High skid with cargo hook and basket Fixed floats with basket or no basket

Interior

Year Interior2018
ConfigurationCorporate
Number of Seats7
Bubble WindowsYes
Impact Resistant WindshieldYes

Exterior

Year Painted2018
Door TypeHinged

Rotor

Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining1075.6
Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining2068.5
Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining2414
Anti-Torque SystemTail Rotor
Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining4612.1
Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining844

Service Logs

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