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1985 Bell 206B III (S/N 8681)

Price
On request
Year
1985
Total time
9,168 hours
Location
United Kingdom

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B III
Serial Number
8681
Condition
Used

Airframe

Total time
9,168
  • 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 9,168 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

  • NVFR capable
  • Garmin audio panel
  • (new 2024)
  • Garmin VHF radios x2
  • (new 2024)
  • Garmin GTX330 transponder
  • Sperry attitude and directional gyros
  • Turn and slip indicator
  • Instantaneous vertical speed indicator (IVSI)
  • Davtron clock
  • USB ports to front and rear of cabin
  • BOSE headset jacks
  • The Agusta Bell 206B3 is equipped with a capable and practical
  • avionics suite, configured to support safe and reliable operations
  • across a range of day and night VFR mission profiles. NVFR
  • capability, combined with modernised Garmin communication
  • and audio systems, provides clear situational awareness and
  • dependable in flight coordination, supporting confident
  • operation in varied operating environments.
  • Dual Garmin VHF radios, a Garmin GTX330 transponder and a
  • recently upgraded Garmin audio panel enhance communication
  • clarity and workload management, while core flight instruments
  • including the Sperry attitude and directional gyros, turn and slip
  • indicator and instantaneous vertical speed indicator provide
  • stable and accurate aircraft control. Additional features such as
  • USB power ports, BOSE headset jacks and an integrated
  • Davtron clock further enhance cockpit usability, resulting in a
  • well rounded avionics configuration suited to contemporary
  • utility and commercial helicopter operations

Interior

Configuration
Corporate
  • 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

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/Model
ROLLS ROYCE

Engine 1 Notes

S/N
CAE-820595

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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