BELL 206 Model Guide
BELL 206 · Model Guide
Overview
BELL 206 is a Bell helicopter. The registry family covers the 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 206B-1, with up to 6 passengers at family level. Library data lists 4050 lb max takeoff weight, 2250 lb empty weight and 130 kt Vne. The library tags it piston, but its Allison 250-C30F engine and the registry class are turboshaft.
- Library figures: 4050 lb max takeoff weight, 2250 lb empty weight, 250 lb baggage allowance, 99.4 gal fuel.
- Vne is 130 kt and the service ceiling is 20000 ft. The checklist also caps pressure altitude at 20,000 ft.
- The library row says piston, but the engine is an Allison 250-C30F and the registry says turboshaft. Verify the actual engine.
- Check airframe status against the Airfilm G1 nose-mount service bulletin if a camera mount is fitted.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine model ·
- Allison 250-C30F
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 2,250
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 99.4
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 20,000
- Baggage allowance (lb) ·
- 250
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 4,050
Performance
- Max speed (kt) ·
- 130
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 1,070
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 20,000
V-speeds
- VNE_KTS ·
- 130
- AUTOROTATION_MAX_KTS ·
- 115
- AUTOROTATION_MAX_GLIDE_KTS ·
- 69
- AUTOROTATION_MIN_DESCENT_KTS ·
- 52
Weight & balance
- Baggage allowance (lb) ·
- 250
- Basic empty weight (lb) ·
- 2,250
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 4,050
What is the BELL 206 maximum takeoff weight?
The library data for the BELL 206 lists a max takeoff weight of 4050 lb and an empty weight of 2250 lb. Verify against the specific aircraft's flight manual and weight and balance.
How fast and how high can the BELL 206 fly?
The BELL 206 library data gives a 130 kt maximum speed and Vne, a 20000 ft service ceiling and a 1070 fpm rate of climb. The registry family maxima are higher, but they cover other variants.
What should I do if the BELL 206 loses engine power?
The BELL 206 Jet Ranger checklist says to lower the collective and autorotate at 52-69 kt. Minimum descent is 52 kt and maximum glide is 69 kt. Hold rotor at 90-107%. Do not restart if the cause is believed mechanical.
Is the BELL 206 a piston helicopter?
The library row labels the BELL 206 as piston. Its Allison 250-C30F engine and the registry class (turboshaft) disagree with that label, so confirm the engine from the aircraft records.
What is the BELL 206 Model Guide?
The BELL 206 Model Guide is a model guide for the BELL 206, dated 2026.
What year was the BELL 206 Model Guide published?
The BELL 206 Model Guide — the BELL 206 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Variants and paperwork
The registry family spans the 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 206B-1. The flight manuals supplied cover the Jet Ranger III (206B3), Long Ranger III (206L3) and Long Ranger IV (206L4), so confirm which manual and engine match the helicopter. The manual must be aboard during all operations.
Preflight and start items
The Jet Ranger checklist covers the rotor head (hub, yoke, pitch links, swashplate), hydraulics, transmission mounts, tail boom cracks, tail rotor and fuel drains. Engine start has a 45 second starter limit. TOT is 810-927 with a 10 second maximum. Rotor should be turning by 25% N1.
Inspection and maintenance history
A mandatory Airfilm bulletin on BELL 206 and 206L airframes with the G1 Utility Mount calls for a nose console crack inspection within 40 flight hours. Cracks were found at the forward mount fasteners. A US Interior MEL procedures guide for 14 CFR 91 shows what may be deferred.
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Safety notes
- Engine fire in flight: close the throttle, autorotate at once, fuel valve off, battery off.
- If an engine failure is believed mechanical, do not attempt a restart. No air start above 12,000 ft.
- After generator failure, descend below 6000 ft pressure altitude if possible, because fuel boost pumps may be lost.
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Full document text
BELL 206 Model Guide BELL 206 is a Bell helicopter. The registry family covers the 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 206B-1, with up to 6 passengers at family level. Library data lists 4050 lb max takeoff weight, 2250 lb empty weight and 130 kt Vne. The library tags it piston, but its Allison 250-C30F engine and the registry class are turboshaft. • Library figures: 4050 lb max takeoff weight, 2250 lb empty weight, 250 lb baggage allowance, 99.4 gal fuel. • Vne is 130 kt and the service ceiling is 20000 ft. The checklist also caps pressure altitude at 20,000 ft. • The library row says piston, but the engine is an Allison 250-C30F and the registry says turboshaft. Verify the actual engine. • Check airframe status against the Airfilm G1 nose-mount service bulletin if a camera mount is fitted. Variants and paperwork The registry family spans the 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 206B-1. The flight manuals supplied cover the Jet Ranger III (206B3), Long Ranger III (206L3) and Long Ranger IV (206L4), so confirm which manual and engine match the helicopter. The manual must be aboard during all operations. Preflight and start items The Jet Ranger checklist covers the rotor head (hub, yoke, pitch links, swashplate), hydraulics, transmission mounts, tail boom cracks, tail rotor and fuel drains. Engine start has a 45 second starter limit. TOT is 810-927 with a 10 second maximum. Rotor should be turning by 25% N1. Inspection and maintenance history A mandatory Airfilm bulletin on BELL 206 and 206L airframes with the G1 Utility Mount calls for a nose console crack inspection within 40 flight hours. Cracks were found at the forward mount fasteners. A US Interior MEL procedures guide for 14 CFR 91 shows what may be deferred. Safety notes: • Engine fire in flight: close the throttle, autorotate at once, fuel valve off, battery off. • If an engine failure is believed mechanical, do not attempt a restart. No air start above 12,000 ft. • After generator failure, descend below 6000 ft pressure altitude if possible, because fuel boost pumps may be lost.