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1997 BELL 206L-4
Starts from the median asking price of 29 comparable Bell Helicopter listings ($849,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +6,936 hr vs comps -13.9%
- Engine time +5,491 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (41% of comps) +11.7%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 122 FAA-registered +1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 206L-4 |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 13,798 hrs |
| Engine time | 9,308.4 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 350, GMA350Hc |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
Description
Utility configured Bell 206L4 available for sale. The aircraft was completely refurbished in 2022. Documents: - N232MH Status Report _ 08JUL2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11034056436&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=26LVDovYsc7%2bKd6q17ByAmeAmnMm6CzKhx0JYeanVoXCMekUpg8wahhpnr%2fnJXQpSD5AvhkhtNw%3d - N232MH Required Equipment List _ 08JUL2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11034056434&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=26LVDovYsc52XQA4CsAZ0RM6ZsbrtOJjkiCImpl0CgI%2bxYmojJK%2bOcP1v4OODyYghVBiRDfkxBk%3d - N232MH Optional Equipment List _ 08JUL2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11034056433&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=26LVDovYsc5dy708mimhGtLRjrl8LAe3IDs3YqTcRS6TtfGN%2bJ%2bYZCTLtkpvMOIYvmKc0hKHqDE%3d
Modifications
High Skid Gear with Flite Steps Air Comm Air Conditioning BHT Dual Controls BHT Particle Separator Kit BHT Dual Caliper Rotorbrake Kit BHT Flight Instrument Kit AA Light Weight Emergency Float Kit AA Light Weight Nitrogen Reservoir AA Electric Float Inflation Valve AA Fwd Crosstube AA Aft Crosstube AA Skid Tubes AA Steps AA Avionics Console AA Spacemaker Baggage Comp Extender AA Crew Door Opener Kit AA Passenger Door Opener Kit AA Composite Baggage Door AA Folding Maintenance Step, L/H & R/H AA Fwd Maintenance Step Handle L/H & R/H AA Aft Maintenance Step Handle L/H & R/H AA Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit AA Cyclic Safety Cover AA Collective Safety Cover AA Interior Trim Kit AA Locking Fuel Cap Van Horn MR and TR blades
Avionics
Flight Instrument Group Garmin GNS430W GPS / VHF Garmin GTR225 Garmin GMA350Hc Audio Panel Garmin GTX345 Transponder Garmin GRA 55 Radar Altimeter Sandia Aerospace GI 205 Rad Alt Indicator King KI525A HSI King KG102A Gyro ACK E-04 ELT
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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 206L-4 lands versus other Bell 206L-4 listings on fyiAero.
Price
60th pct$1.6M · 60th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
88th pct13,798 hours total (TTAF) · 88th percentile of 8 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 206L-4 |
| Serial Number | 52195 |
| Registration # | N232MH |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 13,798.3 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 9,308.4 SNEW |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Flight Instrument Group Garmin GNS430W GPS / VHF Garmin GTR225 Garmin GMA350Hc Audio Panel Garmin GTX345 Transponder Garmin GRA 55 Radar Altimeter Sandia Aerospace GI 205 Rad Alt Indicator King KI525A HSI King KG102A Gyro ACK E-04 ELT |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | High Skid Gear with Flite Steps Air Comm Air Conditioning BHT Dual Controls BHT Particle Separator Kit BHT Dual Caliper Rotorbrake Kit BHT Flight Instrument Kit AA Light Weight Emergency Float Kit AA Light Weight Nitrogen Reservoir AA Electric Float Inflation Valve AA Fwd Crosstube AA Aft Crosstube AA Skid Tubes AA Steps AA Avionics Console AA Spacemaker Baggage Comp Extender AA Crew Door Opener Kit AA Passenger Door Opener Kit AA Composite Baggage Door AA Folding Maintenance Step, L/H & R/H AA Fwd Maintenance Step Handle L/H & R/H AA Aft Maintenance Step Handle L/H & R/H AA Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit AA Cyclic Safety Cover AA Collective Safety Cover AA Interior Trim Kit AA Locking Fuel Cap Van Horn MR and TR blades |
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Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N232MH Status Report _ 08JUL2026.pdf N232MH Required Equipment List _ 08JUL2026.pdf N232MH Optional Equipment List _ 08JUL2026.pdf |
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Last flight
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