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1978 Bell 206B IIITurbine Helicopter • Hollister, CA, USA

This 1978 Bell 206B III, registration N1078Q, serial number 2524, is a Part 135 operated and maintained turbine helicopter that has been continuously in service for the last 30 years. It has a total airframe time of 11,821 hours, and the Rolls-Royce 250-C20B engine shows 11,775 hours since new. The aircraft had a fresh annual on August 1st, 2026, and is located in Hollister, California. The seller notes it has no damage history, is great for utility or private operation, and describes it as a "nice flying ship."

The helicopter is equipped with a range of utility- and safety-focused features, including an AFS inlet barrier filter, a Standard...

Year
1978
Make
Bell
Series
206 Jetranger
Model
206B III
Tail #
N1078Q
Serial #
2524

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Passenger, Utility
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
5

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
11,821 hrs
Engine 1 Time
11,775 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual August 1st, 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTX 375 - GTX ADSB Out Transponder GPS; GPSMAP

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR VHF Comm Radio; NPX FM Transceiver P25 Compliant

Audio

EA Air-Comm ACS300 - EA Audio Mixer Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 375 - GTX ADSB Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 375 - GTX ADSB Out Transponder

Weather

Not mentioned

Traffic

Not mentioned

AP

Not mentioned

PFD

RCA 2610-3 - RCA Digital Attitude Indicator

MFD

Not mentioned

EMS

Not mentioned

Additional Equipment

ELT

Artex ME406HM - ELT w/ remote switch

Radar Altimeter

FreeFlight RA4000 - Radar Altimeter

Digital DG

RCA 1510-3 - RCA Digital DG Heading Indicator

Chronometer

Davtron 5 - Function Digital Chronometer

USB Power Outlets

Stratus dual USB Power Outlets

Inlet Barrier Filter

AFS - AFS Inlet Barrier Filter

Rotor Brake

Dual Caliper Rotor Brake

TT Straps

Lord - 48 Month TT Straps

T/R Blades

Van Horn - T/R Blades

Cargo Hook

Mechanical Specialties - Cargo Hook; Remote Hook Provisions (USFS 9-pin)

Fuel Filler Neck

Range Extender Fuel Filler Neck

Pulse Light Kit

Precise Flight - Pulse Kit

Cable Cutter Kit

Apical - Cable Cutter Kit

Convex Mirror

Pilot Convex Mirror, Adjustable

Battery

Lead Acid Battery

High Skid Gear

Maintenance Steps

Maintenance Steps Both Sides (Right step removed in some pictures for external load work)

Compressor Case Assembly

AvidAir Compressor Case Assembly

Dual Pilot Controls

Dual Pilot Controls; Copilot Pedal Lockout Kit

Rear Shoulder Harness Kit

Floor Protectors

Utility Trim Panels

DART - DART Utility Trim Panels (Gray)

Wire Strike Kit

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2018
Paint Year
2017

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
250-C20B

Asking Price

$535,000

Aircraft Location

Hollister, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 22, 2026: $535,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Sep 22, 2026

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Asking Price

$535,000