N70SP - 1968 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

1968 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N70SP is a 1968 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Great Plains Aircraft Holding LLC in Papillion, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on August 10, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Allison 250 SER 250HP engine producing 250 horsepower, N70SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A953D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70SP was last updated on June 3, 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 N70SP. 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
1968
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
November 16, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 10, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GREAT PLAINS AIRCRAFT HOLDING LLC
Address
11463 S 122ND ST
City
PAPILLION
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68046-4339
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)
52251723
Mode S Code (Hex)
A953D3

Additional Details

Registration
N70SP
Serial Number
238
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00220577

Data Source

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

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