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1979 BELL 206B III
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable Bell 206B III listings ($572,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -2,890 hr vs comps +5.8%
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 7,805 hrs |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
Description
Privately owned Bell JetRanger featuring a clean VIP interior with seating for up to five passengers. Equipped with a wire strike protection system and new Van Horn main rotor blades. Smooth-flying aircraft at 120 knots and ready for its next owner.
Modifications
Wire Strike Protection System Scavenge Oil FIlter Van Horn MRB's Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit Float Skids Fuel Range Extender Particle Separator Fixed Maint Step L/H
Avionics
Garmin GMX200 MFD Garmin GNC420 GPS/COMM PS Engineering PAC24 Audio Panel Garmin GTX327 Transponder
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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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 lands versus other Bell 206B III listings on fyiAero.
Price
24th pct$485k · 24th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
28th pct7,805 hours total (TTAF) · 28th percentile of 29 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 206B III |
| Serial Number | 2407 |
| Registration # | N255SP |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,805.4 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE M250-C20B |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMX200 MFD Garmin GNC420 GPS/COMM PS Engineering PAC24 Audio Panel Garmin GTX327 Transponder |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Wire Strike Protection System Scavenge Oil FIlter Van Horn MRB's Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit Float Skids Fuel Range Extender Particle Separator Fixed Maint Step L/H |
|---|
Rotor
| Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 17122.5 |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining | 80 |
| Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 4122 |
| Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 3321 |
Range from base
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Last flight
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