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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 -1,882 hr vs comps +3.8%
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 | 7,980 hrs |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
Description
YOM February 1981 Total Time 7,980 hours/12,048 landings Configuration Corporate/Utility Engine RR250-C20B Flight rule SP VFR Highlights: •Wire strike kit •Cargo hook fixed parts •Fuel system capacity 96 US gallon •Cargo hook mirror fixed parts
Modifications
•Crew and passengers and step •Fuel system capacity 96 US gallon •Flexiglass protection case •Cargo hook fixed parts •Sliding windows for crew and passengers •Strobe lights •Navigation lights •First aid kit •Wire strike kit •Cargo hook mirror fixed parts
Avionics
•VHF/COM NAV Bendix/King KX 155 •NAV indicator Bendix/King KI 208 •Transponder mode A and C Bendix/King KT 76C •Audio Bendix/King KMA-24H •VHF/COM ICOM IC-A220 •ADF receiver Bendix/King KR 87ADF •Indicator Bendix/King KI 227 •GPS Garmin AERA 660 •ELT Artex C406 HM
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
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Price
median $545k of 17 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
31st pct7,980 hours total (TTAF) · 31st 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 206B III |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,980 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,463.46 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,918.02 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 3500 |
Avionics
| ELT | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | •VHF/COM NAV Bendix/King KX 155 •NAV indicator Bendix/King KI 208 •Transponder mode A and C Bendix/King KT 76C •Audio Bendix/King KMA-24H •VHF/COM ICOM IC-A220 •ADF receiver Bendix/King KR 87ADF •Indicator Bendix/King KI 227 •GPS Garmin AERA 660 •ELT Artex C406 HM |
Additional Equipment
| Cargo Hook | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | •Crew and passengers and step •Fuel system capacity 96 US gallon •Flexiglass protection case •Cargo hook fixed parts •Sliding windows for crew and passengers •Strobe lights •Navigation lights •First aid kit •Wire strike kit •Cargo hook mirror fixed parts |
Interior
| Configuration | Corporate |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
Rotor
| Main Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 671 |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 3869 |
| Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining | 1653 |
| Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining | 68 |
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