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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%
- Airframe time +5,753 hr vs comps -11.5%
- Engine time +7,683 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Garmin GTN 650 (8% of comps) +6.5%
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 | 15,616 hrs |
| Engine time | 16,519 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
Recommended avionics upgrades
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.
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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
Airframe time
90th pct15,616 hours total (TTAF) · 90th percentile of 29 listings
Engine time
99th pct16,519 hours since new · 99th percentile of 7 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 206B III |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 15,616 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,200 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,785 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE M250-C20B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 16,519 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3500 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin Aera 660 GPS Garmin GTN650 GPS Garmin GTX345 Transponder Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTR225 Comm Radio |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | 96.1 Gallon Fuel extender High Skid Gear and steps Dual landing lights and Pulse Light Snow Baffles Whelen LED Position light High Visibility (wedge) windows Gas Charged Door Struts Ground Handling Wheels Complete Cover Set Paravion Heliporter with ground power attachment 5x Bose A30 headsets with helicopter adapters Start stick Battery minder |
|---|
Rotor
| Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 3195 |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Hub Time Remaining | 1079 |
| Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 2300 |
| Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 1616 |
| Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 3174 |
Range from base
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