N8159J - 1970 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

1970 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N8159J is a 1970 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Forming Agrotors INC in Louisville, MS. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C20 engine producing 400 horsepower, N8159J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1F8B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8159J was last updated on January 22, 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 N8159J. 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
1970
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
June 12, 2014
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
FORMING AGROTORS INC
Address
34 STRINGER INDUSTRIAL PARK RD
City
LOUISVILLE
State / Zip Code
Mississippi39339
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20
Horsepower
400 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52617613
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1F8B

Additional Details

Registration
N8159J
Serial Number
512
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00200132

Data Source

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

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