Aircraft Snapshot
- Airframe ClassHelicopter
- Passenger Capacity5
- Max Range350 NM
- Normal Cruise Speed110 KTAS
- Useful Load1,400 lbs
Acquisition & Financing
- Est. Acquisition Cost (Used)$250,000 - $500,000
- Financing Profile / LiquidityMedium-Low
Operating Costs
- EngineRolls-Royce 250-C18
- Engine TBO3500 hrs
- Fuel TypeJet-A
- Fuel Efficiency22 GPH
- Direct Operating Cost$380 / hr
Financed Cost of Ownership
$3,969/mo
Estimated all-in monthly cost of ownership
- Financing Payment$2,386/mo
- Operating Cost (Est.)$1,583/mo
6.55% rate (Certified Piston), 15% down, 20-year term, 50 hrs/yr assumption.
Avionics
Legacy
Ownership Analysis
The Bell 206A JetRanger, introduced in 1967, is the original version of Bell’s iconic light turbine helicopter, powered by the Allison (now Rolls-Royce) 250-C18. The JetRanger became one of the most widely used light turbine helicopters for training, news gathering, law enforcement, and utility work.
Component life limits and turbine engine maintenance are the core cost drivers, and many 206As have been upgraded toward later JetRanger standards, which affects value. Operating history and compliance with applicable airworthiness directives should be reviewed alongside component records.
The JetRanger’s enormous fleet supports a liquid resale market by helicopter standards. Helicopter financing is a specialty segment focused on component times and engine status.
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