N50046 - 1978 Bell Textron 206L-1 Aircraft Registration

B06

1978 Bell Textron 206L-1

Aircraft Description

N50046 is a 1978 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Orlando Aircraft Sales LLC in Orlando, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 6, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 16, 2026. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2033. Powered by a Allison 250 SER 400HP engine producing 400 horsepower, N50046 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63CF3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N50046 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.5606, -81.3408 on May 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N50046 was last updated on June 16, 2026. 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 189 Bell Helicopter Textron 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 N50046. 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
1978
Manufacturer
Bell Textron
Model
206L-1
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B06206B JetRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 6, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 16, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
ORLANDO AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
235 NILSON WAY
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
Florida32803-6488
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250 SER 400HP
Horsepower
400 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51436363
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63CF3

Additional Details

Registration
N50046
Serial Number
45173
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 16, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00320935

Last Known Position

Date
July 24, 2026 (UTC 14:44:07)
Airport
Latitude
40.686935
Longitude
-89.814044

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC