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Bell Helicopter

Bell 206L LongRanger

B06
Light Turbine HelicopterDiscontinued1975–2017
Range
320 NM · 593 km
MTOW
2,018 kg
Cruise
110 kt · 204 km/h
Seats
7
7 seats (pilot included)
Used price
US$ 850,000

The Bell 206L LongRanger is a light turbine helicopter produced between 1975 and 2017. Price: the Bell 206L LongRanger is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 850,000. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 320 nm, a cruise speed of 110 kt (204 km/h), 7 seats (pilot included). There are 37 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 40 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/26/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
40 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 8 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 850.0KR$ 4.7M
market medianaging ≈ −3.9%/yr−40% vs Light Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 560.0K
model year 1985
Best value
US$ 650.0K
model year 1992
Top of range
US$ 1.9M
model year 2016
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 550.0K
R$ 3.1M
Median
US$ 850.0K
R$ 4.7M
Maximum
US$ 1.9M
R$ 10.6M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +4.0%/yr·1985→2016
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
6 of 7 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil

Index ≈ ×1.16 to ×1.44 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 640.7K – 2.4M
R$ 3.6M – 13.1M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 734.8K – 2.7M
R$ 4.1M – 15.2M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 552/h
R$ 3.1K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 153.1K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 1.3K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.0K – 2.7K/h
R$ 11.2K – 15.1K/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators.

How we read this price · 8 sources · researched 6/4/2026

Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 4 of 7 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.

PTAX · R$ 5.5765 / US$ · 11/10/2026

Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.

Temporal identity

First flight
Sep 11, 1974
FAA cert.
Sep 22, 1975
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
—
Units produced
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Bell 206L LongRanger (1975-2017), stretched version of the 206B JetRanger, 7 passengers, Allison 250-C30P engine (LongRanger III/IV) or C20 (L-1). Variants L-1, L-3, L-4. Popular in offshore operations in Brazil.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engines
1x Rolls-Royce (Allison) 250-C30P turboshaft (LongRanger IV/L-4)
Engine type
Single-turbine Rolls-Royce (Allison) 250. 206L: 250-C20B or C20J (420 hp takeoff). 206L-1: 250-C28B (435 hp installed) or C30P by modification. 206L-3 and L-4: 250-C30P rated 650 shp, installed takeoff limit 435 hp on the L-3 (456 hp with SI 206-2039) and 495 hp on the L-4
Max speed
130 kt
Endurance
3.7 h
Fuel
416 L
Fuel
100 gal
Main rotor blades
2
Rate of climb
1,500 ft/min
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Hover ceiling (IGE)
12,700 ft
Hover ceiling (OGE)
7,400 ft
Main rotor diameter
11.28 m
Max operating altitude
20,000 ft

Cabin and comfort

Doors
2 front doors + 2 rear doors (access to the second row)
Seats
7
Optional air conditioning
Yes
Configuration
7 seats (1 pilot + 6 passengers), two face-to-face rows in the cabin
Typical configuration
Crew 1 + 5 Pax
Useful load
862 kg
Noise attenuation
Quiet cabin for a single-engine, good retrofit insulation
Cabin volume
85 cu ft
Baggage compartment
16 cu ft

Avionics and engines

Cockpit
Analog steam gauges, Garmin G500H TXi retrofit common
Autopilot
Genesys HeliSAS optional (3-axis)
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345 with ADS-B Out
GPS (retrofit)
Garmin GTN 750/650 standard in retrofits
IFR certified
VFR (some versions with limited IFR retrofit)

Operating costs

Data source
Bolt Flight, Bell 206 LR Price and Operating Costs (2024): https://boltflight.com/bell-206-lr-price-and-operating-costs/ · BWI Aviation Insurance, Bell 206 Operating Cost (2024): https://bwifly.com/bell-206-operating-cost/ · AircraftLoanCalculator, The True Operating Cost of Bell 206L (2024): https://aircraftloancalculator.com/articles/the-true-operating-cost-of-bell-206l.html · Conklin & de Decker, Bell 206L1/L3/L4 Operating Costs & Specs · AvBuyer, Helicopter Spotlight: Bell 206L LongRanger Model Overview
Fuel burn
32 gal/h
List price (2024)
US$ 0
Last updated
2026
Rotor overhaul interval
2,200 h
Market price (low)
US$ 600,000
Engine overhaul interval
3,500 h
Market price (high)
US$ 2,200,000

External dimensions

Overall length
10.13 m
Wingspan
11.28 m
Height
3.14 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
844 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
2,018 kg
Fuel capacity
416 L
Fuel capacity
745 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone5 typical seats (pilot included) · 7 max1 crew5 passengers

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
1,20 m1,20 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
1,50 m long
Length
1.5 m
Width
1.2 m
Height
1.2 m
Volume
85 cu ft
Baggage
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History

  1. 1974First flight
  2. 1975 - Launched in 1975 as a stretched evolution of the JetRanger

    The LongRanger was born from commercial operators' demand for more cabin space without giving up single-engine economics. Bell stretched the fuselage of the 206B JetRanger by 0.76m (30 inches) between the cockpit and the tail, creating a cabin with two face-to-face rows for 6 passengers (vs. 4 in the JetRanger). FAA certification in October 1975. First delivered as the L-1 with a 420 shp Allison 250-C20B engine.

    Bell Textron
  3. 1975FAA certification
  4. 2017 - Production ended in 2017, replaced by the Bell 407

    Bell ended production of the LongRanger IV (L-4) in 2017 after 42 continuous years, replaced by the Bell 407 (4-blade soft-in-plane rotor, more powerful Rolls-Royce 250-C47B engine, 6 PAX, Garmin G1000H NXi glass cockpit). Although the 407 is technically superior, the LongRanger remains a workhorse in the used fleet because of its lower acquisition cost (USD 600k-2.2M) and simplicity. Bell continues to provide full OEM support through at least 2035, ensuring the fleet remains viable.

    Bell Textron
  5. 2017End of production

Brazil Fleet

The Bell 206L LongRanger is a light single-turbine helicopter with 7 seats (pilot included), a 320 nm range and a 110 kt cruise speed, built from 1975 to 2017. Jet Tracker's catalog currently links no RAB-ANAC registration to this model; that is why this page shows no Brazilian fleet.

According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.R.512, issue of 16 Dec 2019), the 206L was approved by the FAA under type certificate H2SW on 22 Sep 1975. Later versions came under the same certificate: the 206L-1 on 17 May 1978, the 206L-3 on 10 Dec 1981 and the 206L-4 on 2 Oct 1992. For all of them, the data sheet provides for one pilot and up to six passengers, with two-blade main and tail rotors and a single turbine. Today the design holder is Bell Textron Canada, which holds Canadian certificate H-92.

Out of production, the model can only be bought pre-owned. The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.

Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

7 seats in a single-engine, a unique category in the market

The LongRanger fills a unique niche: for decades it was the only 7-seat single-turbine helicopter produced in large numbers. Single-engine competitors such as the AS350 H125 (6 PAX) or the Bell 407 (6 PAX) only appeared in the 1990s. For commercial operators (charter, rural EMS, sightseeing) who needed 6 PAX capacity at single-engine cost (USD 750/h vs. USD 1,500+/h in twins), the L-3/L-4 was the obvious choice. More than 3,800 units produced prove the formula.

The 206 family, one of the most reliable and best-supported in history

The Bell 206 family (JetRanger + LongRanger) exceeds 7,300 units produced in more than 50 years, one of the most successful civil aircraft in history. Robust global Bell Textron support, a network of MROs on every continent and an abundance of parts (new and used) ensure dispatch reliability above 95% even in fleets 30+ years old. Predictable maintenance costs and widely available pilot training.

Limitations

Single-engine ruled out for offshore and over-water operations

Because it is a single-engine, the LongRanger no longer meets modern offshore regulations (PCDS, EASA Part-CAT.POL.H) that require Category A twin-engine for over-water flights with passengers. Offshore operators have migrated entirely to the AW139, S-76 and EC135. Today the LongRanger is restricted to onshore utility, rural EMS, daytime VFR charter and private operations. The VIP executive market has also migrated to twin-engine for safety.

Catalogued accidents

Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network

9/23/2015· BR· MACEIÓ
PP-ELA
Fatal · 4

In-flight collision with obstacle

7/7/2015· BR· SANTA INÊS
PR-HMA
Serious

In-flight collision with obstacle

5/3/2014· BR· AQUIRAZ
PT-HTQ
Serious

Loss of control in flight

5/18/2012· BR· SÃO PAULO
PP-JFR
Minor

In-flight collision with obstacle

9/26/2011· BR· ITAITUBA
PR-HLB
Serious

System or component failure

10/22/2006· BR· SÃO PAULO
PT-YHA
Serious

Loss of control in flight

Bell 206L LongRanger for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bell 206L LongRanger cost?

The Bell 206L LongRanger is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 850,000, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.

What is the range of the Bell 206L LongRanger?

The maximum range is 320 nm (320 NM · 593 km).

How fast is the Bell 206L LongRanger?

Cruise speed is 110 kt, equivalent to 204 km/h.

How many passengers does the Bell 206L LongRanger seat?

The Bell 206L LongRanger has 7 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 6 passengers.

How much does it cost to operate the Bell 206L LongRanger per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,318 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 552 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 153,100 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.

What is the market for the Bell 206L LongRanger like in Brazil?

The Bell 206L LongRanger is a light single-turbine helicopter with 7 seats (pilot included), a 320 nm range and a 110 kt cruise speed, built from 1975 to 2017. Jet Tracker's catalog currently links no RAB-ANAC registration to this model; that is why this page shows no Brazilian fleet.