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1981 BELL 206B III
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable Bell 206B III listings ($599,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- ADS-B (15% of comps) +16.9%
- 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 | — |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Available For Immediate Lease! Very Clean! Excellent times remaining with spares available. RANGE EXTENDER, Italian Leather Interior, Carpet, Interior Trim Kit, Stainless Entry Scuff Plates Dual Controls, Hinged Circuit Breaker Panel, Maintenance Steps, Extended Baggage, Window Air Deflectors, Van Horn T/R Blades, Range Extender. Rotor Brake, Air Comm Heater, Float Provisions, Gloss Emron Painted Decks. Van Horn T/R Blades. Like New Bell M/R Blades! Hinged Carbon Fiber T/R Driveshaft Cowling. All New Wiring During Refurb. The list goes on... UPDATED Status Report Available. Very Organized Records. Previously operated on 135 Certs Ready to Work! (Every Lease is Custom Fit!) Continental U.S.A. Only
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 lands versus other Bell 206B III listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $545k of 17 comparable asking prices
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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 206B III |
| Serial Number | 3453 |
| Registration # | N453RA |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Artificial Horizon | Yes |
| Radar Altimeter | Yes |
| Single Pilot Operation | Yes |
| ELT | Yes |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| Heater | Yes |
| Baggage Compartment | Yes |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 5 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | There is a plan in place for upcoming component exchanges to minimize the down time on the new contract. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Range from base
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Last flight
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