N79987 - 2001 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

2001 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N79987 is a 2001 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Usda Aphis Ws in Cedar City, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 23, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Allison 250-C20 SER engine producing 420 horsepower, N79987 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADD04 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79987 was last tracked by AviatorDB near University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (KOUN) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79987 was last updated on September 30, 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 N79987. 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
2001
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 23, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
USDA APHIS WS
Address
1223 N AIRPORT RD
City
CEDAR CITY
State / Zip Code
Utah84721-8412
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C20 SER
Horsepower
420 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52556404
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADD04

Additional Details

Registration
N79987
Serial Number
5278
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00284014

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 21:03:54)
Airport
Latitude
35.24584
Longitude
-97.463968

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC