SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHTS
Standard Configuration Weight w/Engine Oil (Ballast Not Included)
Internal Gross Weight [Normal/Optional*]
External Load Gross Weight
Useful Load (Gross Wt. minus Standard Config. Wt.)[Normal/Optional*]
Maximum External Load (Cargo Hook Limit)
ENGINE POWER RATINGS:
(STANDARD Rolls-Royce 250-C20J)
Uninstalled Mechanical Rating
Takeoff Power
SHP/kW
Maximum Continuous Power
SHP/kW
TRANSMISSION RATINGS:
Takeoff Power
SHP/Kw
Maximum Continuous Power
SHP/kW
FUEL CAPACITY (USABLE):
Standard

Pounds (Kilograms)
1713 (777)
3200/3350* (1451/1519*)
3350 (1519)
1487/1637* (674/742*)
1500 (680)

420(313)
370(276)
317(236)
270(201)
91 US Gallons (344 liters)

* Operation at Internal Gross Weight above 3200 pounds / 1451 Kilograms requires the Optional STC Increased Internal Gross Weight Kit (FMS-37).

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY: (International Standard Day Except as Noted)

REFER TO DEMONSTRATED TAKEOFF & LANDING AND MAXIMUM OPERATING ALTITUDE NOTES ON THE PERFORMANCE CHARTS

TAKEOFF GROSS WEIGHT

IGE Hovering Ceiling
ISA
(2 ft/0.6 M skid height)
ISA+20C
OGE Hovering Ceiling
ISA
ISA+20C
Service Ceiling (MCP)
ISA
(100 ft/min - 0.5 M/S)
Sea Level Max R/C (TOP) ISA
Maximum Allowable IAS
ISA, SL
ISA, 5000ft/1524M
MCP True Airspeed
ISA, SL
@ Takeoff GW
ISA, 5000ft/1524M
Range @ LRC speed
ISA, SL
(Avg. GW, Full Fuel)
ISA, 5000ft/1524M
Endurance @ Loiter 52 kn ISA, SL
(No Reserve)

LB(kg)
ft(M)
ft(M)
ft(M)
ft(M)
ft(M)

2600(1179)
19,600(5974)
16,800(5121)
14,900(4542)
11,800(3597)
20,000+(6096+)

3000(1361)
15,200(4633)
12,300(3749)
10,300(3139)
7200(2195)
18,200(5547)

3200(1451)
13,200(4023)
10,200(3109)
5300(1615)
3000(914)
13,500(4115)

1940(9.9)
130(241)
124(230)
121(224)
128(237)
389(721)
452(837)
4.7

1525(7.7)
130(241)
124(230)
118(219)
122(226)
382(708)
432(800)
4.6

1350(6.9)
122(226)
108(200)
115(213)
115(213)
374(693)
420(778)
4.5

ft/min(M/S)
kn(km/hr)
kn(km/hr)
kn(km/hr)
kn(km/hr)
nm(km)
nm(km)
hr

3350(1519)
11,800(3597)*
8800(2682)*
(3350lb/1519kg@SL)*
(3280lb/1488kg@SL)*

13,500(4115)*
1230(6.2)*
78(144)*
78(144)*
77(143)*
83(154)*
360(667)*
403(746)*
4.4*

* Operation at Internal Gross Weight above 3200 pounds / 1451 Kilograms requires the Optional STC Increased Internal Gross Weight Kit (FMS-37).
1.1 FT
(0.33 m)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
Feet (Meters)

206B3
STD GEAR

8.3 FT
(2.52 m)

MINIMUM HANGAR SIZE*

7.0 FT X 40.0 FT
[2.2 M X 12.2 M ]
STATIC GROUND LINE
AT MAX GW 3200 LB (1451 KG) MID CG

6.3 FT
(1.92 m)

*ALLOWANCE SHOULD BE MADE FOR HIGH SKID

GEAR, GROUND WHEELS, EMPTY FUEL
CONDITION, AND DOOR LIP WHEN CONSIDERING
HANGAR DOOR WIDTH AND HEIGHT

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32.4 FT
(9.89 m)
39.2 FT
(11.96 m)

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