N20683 - 1985 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

1985 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N20683 is a 1985 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Cascade Helicopters LLC in Canby, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on August 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C20B engine producing 420 horsepower, N20683 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1ABD9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20683 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.2383, -122.7708 on January 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20683 was last updated on August 2, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 206B JetRanger, one of the most successful light helicopters in aviation history, revolutionized civilian rotorcraft operations worldwide. First flown in 1971, it was a single-engine turboshaft helicopter that could carry one pilot and four passengers. With a 33-foot rotor diameter and maximum speed of 140 mph, the aircraft established itself as the workhorse of commercial helicopter aviation. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter, over 4,400 Model 206A/B variants were produced through 2010. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B06.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N20683. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1985
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B06206B JetRanger
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 27, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 2, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CASCADE HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
PO BOX 818
City
CANBY
State / Zip Code
Oregon97013-0818
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20B
Horsepower
420 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50325731
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1ABD9

Additional Details

Registration
N20683
Serial Number
3878
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 2, 2024
Last Update Date
August 2, 2024
Unique ID
00448589

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 16:40:21)
Airport
Latitude
45.237452
Longitude
-122.768833

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC