BELL 206B3 Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The BELL 206B3, manufactured from 1977-2010, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 3 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 20,000', a normal cruise speed of 115 KTS/132 MPH, and a 397 NM/457 SM seats-full range. The BELL 206B3 has a 00' balanced field length and 00' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'02" high, 03'10" wide, and 03'03" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 22.00 ft^3; 02.00 ft^3 being internal and 20.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned BELL 206B3 is $610,000.00. A $305,000.00 loan over 120 months including $1270.83 per month in interest equates to a $15,293.83 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $7.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the BELL 206B3 has total variable costs of $303,070.50, total fixed costs of $91,930.00, and an annual budget of $395,000.50. This breaks down to $877.78 per hour.