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1985 Bell 206B III (S/N 8691)

Price
On request
Year
1985
Total time
10,379 hours
Location
United Kingdom

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B III
Serial Number
8691
Condition
Used

Airframe

Total time
10,379
  • The Agusta Bell 206B3 is powered by the Rolls-Royce
  • 250-C20J engine, a widely respected and proven powerplant
  • known for its reliability and efficient operating characteristics.
  • With a total airframe time of 10,379 hours, the aircraft reflects
  • steady utilisation within a commercial environment, supported
  • by established maintenance practices and a configuration
  • aligned to ongoing operational use. Features such as the FDC
  • inlet barrier filter and Diamond J TOT gauge further support
  • engine protection and accurate performance monitoring.
  • The aircraft’s overall mechanical condition is reinforced by a
  • practical, utility focused specification, including cargo hook
  • provisions and Part 135 approval. Combined with a well
  • maintained airframe and a balanced operational setup, this
  • 206B3 presents as a mature and dependable platform,
  • offering confidence for continued private or commercial
  • operation across a range of mission profiles

Avionics

  • Garmin GMA 340
  • Audio Panel
  • Garmin SL40 VHF
  • Radio (2)
  • Garmin ADS-B
  • Transponder
  • Sperry AH and DG
  • Turn and slip
  • indicator
  • Vertical Speed
  • Indicator (IVSI)
  • Davtron
  • clock
  • USB ports to front
  • and rear of cabin
  • Hobbs Meter
  • The Agusta Bell 206B3 is equipped with a practical and well
  • balanced avionics suite, configured to support safe and reliable
  • operations across a range of day and night VFR mission profiles.
  • The system layout prioritises clear communication, situational
  • awareness and straightforward cockpit management, supporting
  • confident operation in varied operational environments.
  • The avionics fit includes a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, dual
  • Garmin SL40 VHF radios and a Garmin ADS-B transponder,
  • providing reliable communication and enhanced airspace visibility.
  • Core flight instrumentation comprises Sperry attitude and
  • directional gyros, a turn and slip indicator and an instantaneous
  • vertical speed indicator, delivering stable and accurate aircraft
  • control. Additional features such as a Davtron clock, Hobbs meter
  • and USB power ports to the front and rear of the cabin further
  • enhance cockpit usability, resulting in a functional and dependa
  • ble avionics configuration suited to utility and commercial heli
  • copter operations

Interior

  • The cabin of the Agusta Bell 206B3 is configured with a practical
  • and well presented interior, offering a comfortable environment
  • suited to both private and commercial operations. The seating
  • layout provides a clean, functional passenger space, with leather
  • seats and integrated shoulder harnesses supporting comfort and
  • safety during flight.
  • Interior materials and finishes are selected for durability and ease
  • of maintenance, reflecting the aircraft’s utility focused role while
  • maintaining a professional appearance. The overall cabin
  • presentation supports everyday operational use, delivering a
  • straightforward and dependable interior environment appropriate
  • for a wide range of mission profiles

Exterior

  • The Agusta Bell 206B3 is presented in a clean white and orange
  • paint scheme, giving the aircraft a highly visible and professional
  • appearance both on the ground and in flight. The finish reflects
  • a practical, utility focused aesthetic while remaining well suited
  • to commercial and operational environments.
  • The overall presentation supports ease of access and day to day
  • usability, with a straightforward exterior layout that prioritises
  • functionality and durability. Combined with the aircraft’s well
  • maintained condition, the exterior finish reinforces its role as a
  • dependable and purpose built platform for continued
  • private or commercial operation

Description

  • The Agusta Bell 206B3, manufactured in 1985, is a well proven
  • light helicopter platform recognised for its reliability, versatility
  • and operational efficiency. Designed to support a wide range of
  • commercial and utility roles, the aircraft offers an effective
  • balance of performance, payload capability and operational
  • economy, making it well suited to passenger transport, training,
  • survey work and general utility operations. Its straightforward
  • configuration and robust design continue to make the 206B3 a
  • dependable choice across varied flight profiles.
  • This aircraft is equipped with a practical and updated avionics
  • suite, supporting confident operation in both day and night VFR
  • conditions. Recent Garmin avionics upgrades enhance situational
  • awareness and communication capability, while additional safety
  • and operational features support informed decision making in
  • flight. With a well maintained airframe, Part 135 approval and a
  • specification aligned to modern operational requirements, this
  • Agusta Bell 206B3 represents a mature, capable platform that
  • remains highly relevant for contemporary helicopter operations

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