This helicopter has been N registered since new (never under military registration). It has been maintained by a FAA Part 145 repair station to civilian standards since new.

Manufacturer year

1994

Serial Number

5177

Registration Number

N67606

Make/Model

Bell 206B3

Engine Details (e.g. Total Engine Time; Suggested TBO; Hours Remaining)

Rolls Royce 250-C20J Total Time Since New 12,356 Total Time Since Overhaul 132 Hours

Avionics

King KX 165A Nav​/​Comm King KT76A Transponder King UHF King HSI

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

Additional Equipment Shadin Fuel Flow Dual Controls Air Conditioning Exterior White & Orange Interior Grey Cloth

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III is a single-engine light turbine helicopter produced by Bell Helicopter Textron in Fort Worth, Texas, representing the third and final major production iteration of the iconic JetRanger lineage. First introduced in 1962 and progressively refined through successive B, B2, and B3 variants, the JetRanger is among the most produced and widely operated helicopters in civil aviation history — used in roles spanning executive transport, law enforcement, EMS, offshore oil support, agricultural operations, news gathering, and primary helicopter flight training. The 1994 model year represents a late-production, well-developed airframe with the full suite of Bell's accumulated B3 refinements and an established aftermarket support infrastructure that shows no signs of attrition. Power is provided by a Rolls-Royce (formerly Allison) 250-C20J turboshaft engine producing 420 shaft horsepower, flat-rated to 317 SHP for continuous operation. The 250-C20J is the definitive engine variant for the B3 designation, offering improved hot-and-high performance over earlier 250-series engines and benefiting from one of the most comprehensively supported turbine engine service networks in general aviation and commercial helicopter operations worldwide. The engine drives a two-blade semi-rigid teetering main rotor and a two-blade tail rotor through a combining gearbox. TBO is set at 3,500 hours on the 250-C20J, with on-condition maintenance options available for operators enrolled in recognized engine health monitoring programs. The Bell 206B-3 airframe is a conventional single-engine turbine helicopter configuration with a tubular steel and aluminum semi-monocoque fuselage, skid-type landing gear, and the characteristic narrow teardrop profile that has defined the JetRanger's visual identity across six decades of production. The two-blade teetering rotor system is straightforward in its mechanics and well understood by the worldwide maintenance community, contributing to the type's exceptional dispatch reliability and lower maintenance cost relative to more complex rotor head designs. Ground resonance awareness is a type-specific handling consideration during run-up and shutdown that pilots learn during initial checkout and manage through disciplined technique. The five-seat cabin accommodates a pilot and up to four passengers in a 2+3 configuration: two front seats (pilot and one front passenger) and a three-place rear bench. Cabin access is via clamshell doors on both sides for the front occupants and sliding doors for rear passengers, providing practical loading flexibility in confined areas. The cabin's relatively narrow width is characteristic of the JetRanger's efficient fuselage design; passenger comfort is good for trips up to 90 minutes, with adequate headroom, good outward visibility, and a working environment that is quieter than piston helicopter alternatives of comparable size. Baggage is stowed in a compartment accessible from the aft fuselage. The 206B-3's instrument panel reflects the production standard of its era — a conventional analog arrangement with dual tachometers, torque gauge, turbine outlet temperature, fuel quantity, and standard pitot-static instruments. The majority of 1994-vintage airframes operating in active commercial service have received avionics updates including GPS navigation, moving map displays, and communication upgrades over their service lives. Operators should verify current avionics fit, Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) installation status for Part 135 operations, and ELT compliance with current FAA requirements on any specific airframe. In the current rotary-wing market, the Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III occupies a durable and liquid position as the benchmark light turbine helicopter in the sub-5,000 lb gross weight category. Acquisition costs remain accessible relative to newer light turbines, and the type's operating cost profile — underpinned by the Rolls-Royce 250-C20J's mature parts and labor economics — is well understood by operators and insurers alike. The JetRanger community is large, type-experienced instructors are widely available, and the global MRO network for both airframe and engine is among the deepest of any helicopter type in service. A 1994 airframe with documented maintenance history and current AD compliance represents a highly capable, practical, and commercially deployable platform across virtually all light helicopter mission profiles.

Additional Notes

Modifications ​/​ conversions: Most Bell Upgrades Inspection status: Current