N2927W - 1971 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

1971 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N2927W is a 1971 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Gulf Coast Helicopters INC in Pearland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 29, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 1980. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Allison 250 SER 250HP engine producing 250 horsepower, N2927W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3004A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2927W was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.7861, -94.9527 on July 30, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2927W was last updated on July 21, 2023. 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 N2927W. 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
1971
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
December 29, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 1980

Registered Owner

Name
GULF COAST HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 1167
City
PEARLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas77588-1167
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250 SER 250HP
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50600112
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3004A

Additional Details

Registration
N2927W
Serial Number
750
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00430713

Last Known Position

Date
June 5, 2026 (UTC 17:09:09)
Airport
Latitude
29.571991
Longitude
-95.298051

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC