Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010
 
 
Bell 206BIII Specifications Print E-mail

5 Place - Single Engine

Maximum gross Weight
 
Internal 3200 lb 1451 kg
External 3350 lb 1519 kg
 
Useful Load
Internal 1492 lb 677 kg
Max External 1500 lb 680 kg
 
Max Cruise Speed 115 Knots 130 Miles Per Hour
Maximum Range 374 nm 694 km
Fuel Consumption (avr.) 25 Gallons per hour
Capacity (Standard) 96 Gallons
Fuel Endurance 3.2 Hours
 
Engine Power 420 horsepower
Engine Allison 250-C20 B, J Turbine
Max Altitude 18,000 feet
 
 
Main Components
Turbine 3500 hours between o/h
Blades 5000 hours total life
Compressor 3500 hours between o/h
 
Fuel and Lubricants
Fuel 63.00
Lubricants 1.89
Labor
Inspection 20.13
Overhaul 6.42
Unscheduled and On-Condition 24.51
Parts
Inspection 2.55
Retirement Parts 36.23
Overhaul 18.53
Unscheduled and On-Condition 33.89
Powerplant Direct Maintenance
Direct Maintenance Costs 53.50
Line Maintenance Labor 4.34
 
Total Average Cost per Hour $264.99


Safety Features
  • Optional wire strike protection
  • High inertia rotor for safe autorotation
  • Rugged energy attenuating skid gear
  • Sturdy cabin Structure (rollover protection)
  • Throttle on collective
  • Rupture resistant fuel cells

*Source taken from Rotorbreeze FEB 2006 edition

Prices and hours are for guide purposes only, they are subject to change without notice.