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1981 BELL 206B III Turbine Helicopters
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Bell 206B III Turbine Helicopters listings ($530,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +2,605 hr vs comps -5.2%
- Engine time +910 hr vs comps -7.3%
- Modern GPS navigator (20% of comps) +16.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 206B III Turbine Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 13,863 hrs |
| Engine time | 11814 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 13,863 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description Well-equipped Jet-Ranger III with air conditioning, leather seats, a music media player, and a Garmin GNS 530 GPS/NAV/COM. Airframe TT: 13,863 hrs ' Engine (250-C20B): 11,814 hrs Recent annual with fresh straps. Logbooks: complete from day one. Strong flying smooth Jet-Ranger.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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 Turbine Helicopters lands versus other Bell 206B III Turbine Helicopters listings on fyiAero.
Price
43rd pct$419k · 43rd percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
67th pct13,863 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time
64th pct11,814 hours since new · 64th percentile of 14 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
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