New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar December 31st, 2025

The Bell 206B JetRanger III is one of the most recognizable light helicopters ever produced, known for its simplicity, reliability, and long service history across the globe. Originally developed from Bell’s YOH-4A design for the U.S. Army’s Light Observation Helicopter program, the aircraft was not selected in its first form. Bell responded by reshaping the fuselage, improving cabin space, and refining the overall look and functionality, creating the five place JetRanger that found huge success in the civilian market and later influenced military adoption through the OH 58 Kiowa lineage.

Over the decades, the JetRanger became a trusted workhorse in roles ranging from flight training and news coverage to utility missions in remote and rugged environments. Its two bladed rotor system and straightforward mechanical design helped make it a favorite for operators who needed dependable performance with manageable operating costs. The 206B 3 JetRanger III variant further improved capability with updates like a modified tail rotor and a more powerful engine, cementing the aircraft’s reputation as a lightweight helicopter that could keep working day after day.

This JetRanger arrived at our hangar after striking a wire, and it is now part of our current disassembly lineup. As we begin the process, we will be carefully documenting the teardown and preserving components from this iconic platform, capturing the details that made the 206 series so widely used and respected. From major assemblies to the smaller parts that keep these aircraft flying, we will be sharing highlights along the way as we work through this helicopter and help extend the life of other JetRangers still in service.

We'll get these and much much more:

• Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20B Turbine Engine
• PS Engineering PMA-7000H Audio Panel
• King KY-197A
• King KY-196A
• Bleed Air Cabin Heat System

The Mooney M20K is part of the legendary Mooney M20 family, a line known for sleek design, efficiency, and serious cross country performance. First flown in the early 1950s and refined over decades, the M20 series became famous for pairing speed with smart aerodynamic engineering. With its low wing configuration, retractable landing gear, and drag reducing details like flush rivets and clean airframe lines, the M20 earned a reputation as a pilot’s airplane, built to go fast without wasting fuel.

The M20K, introduced in 1979, brought turbocharged capability into the lineup and helped define the series as a true high performance traveler. Often recognized by its “231” designation, the M20K added a wider wingspan, increased fuel capacity, and a six cylinder Continental turbocharged engine, giving it strong cruise speed and the ability to maintain performance at higher altitudes. For many owners, the appeal of the M20K was simple: it delivered impressive range and speed in a streamlined four seat platform that still felt efficient and precise.

The Mooney M20K now in our shop came to us after a dramatic event that highlights how quickly things can change in aviation. Following a bounced landing, the aircraft lost engine power and ultimately settled into a tree, coming to rest inverted about four feet off the ground. It is now in our hangar as part of our current disassembly lineup, where we will be carefully documenting the teardown and preserving components from this iconic turbo Mooney. As we work through the aircraft, we will share updates and highlights from the process while helping support other M20K owners and operators through the parts we are able to save and catalog.

Here's some of what we expect:

• Continental TSIO-360-LB Engine, prop struck
• McCauley 2A34C216 2-Blade Hub
• Garmin G500
  • GDU-620
  • GDC-74A
  • GRS-77
  • GTP-59
  • GAD-43
• Garmin GTN-750 GPS/Nav/Comm
• Garmin GI-275
• Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
• Garmin GNS-430W WAAS/GPS/Nav/Comm
• Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel
• Electronics International MVP-50 Engine Monitor System
• Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather
• New style control yokes

The Cessna 182R Skylane is one of the most respected and widely trusted four seat airplanes in general aviation, known for its stable handling, useful load, and go anywhere versatility. First introduced in 1956 as a tricycle gear evolution of the Cessna 180, the 182 quickly earned a reputation as a practical aircraft that could serve families, flight schools, and working pilots alike. Over time, the design continued to evolve with improvements to visibility, cabin comfort, baggage space, and gross weight, helping the Skylane remain a favorite for decades.

By the time the 182R arrived in the early 1980s, the Skylane had matured into a highly refined platform. The 182R brought an increased gross takeoff weight and updates like improved door latches and wing root vents, while keeping the strong, straightforward structure that makes these aircraft so enduring. The 182 series is built largely from aluminum alloy, with a proven low wing design and a sturdy tricycle gear configuration that fits everything from paved airports to backcountry style strips. It is also one of the most popular Cessna aircraft still in production, second only to the 172, which says a lot about how well the design has stood the test of time.

The Cessna 182R Skylane now in our hangar was damaged in a dust storm, but it still has a lot of good components worth preserving. As we move through the disassembly process, we will be carefully documenting the airframe and cataloging usable parts so they can support other Skylanes still flying today. The 182 has always been valued for its rugged reliability, and even after a tough event like this, there is often a long list of components that can be saved, cleaned up, and put back into service where they belong.

She's got a lot to offer, here's some of it:

• Continental IO-470 
• Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm 
• Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel 
• Garmin GTX-327 Transponder 
• New style control yokes 
• Rosen sun visor set 
• McCauley wheel and brakes 
• Pilot and Co-Pilot Articulating Seats  
• Refueling steps and handles 

The Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion is one of the most capable and distinctive airplanes in the high performance single engine world. Built on the proven Cessna 210 platform, the Centurion was designed for pilots who wanted serious speed, altitude, and utility while still keeping the familiarity of a single engine, high wing airframe. First flown in 1957 and produced through 1986, the 210 series evolved from a four seat design into a true six seat traveling machine, becoming well known for its retractable landing gear, strong cruise performance, and long range capability.

The P210N represents one of the most refined chapters of the 210 lineup. As the pressurized version of the later model Centurion, it combined turbocharged performance with a cabin designed to keep occupants comfortable at higher altitudes. The P210N is easy to recognize by its smaller, more numerous cabin windows and its clean, strutless cantilever wing design found on later 210 variants. In 1979, the 210N style airframe introduced a gear system that eliminated the traditional folding gear doors, using open wheel wells and shallow channels along the fuselage underside, a change that simplified the design compared to earlier configurations.

The P210N in our hangar arrived after a gear up landing, and it is now part of our current disassembly lineup. While an event like that can be hard on an airframe, these airplanes often still contain a long list of valuable components worth preserving. As we move through the process, we will be carefully documenting the aircraft and cataloging usable parts so they can help support other Centurions still flying today. From pressurization related components to structural and system parts that made the P210N such a capable cross country platform, we will be sharing highlights as we work through this aircraft in the shop.

She's got a lot to offer, here's some of it:

• Javelin Conversion, prop struck, nose gear doors damaged
• Lycoming TIO-540-V2AD, prop strike
• Hartzell HC-F4YR-1RF 4-Blade Hub
• Garmin GTN-750 GPS/Nav/Comm
• Garmin GMA-35 Remote Audio Panel
• Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
• Single Garmin G5
• S-Tec 55X Autopilot
• Hydraulic Power Pack, Nose Gear Actuator?, Main Gear Actuators?
• Rosen Visors
• Cleveland Wheels and brakes
• Speed Brakes
• New style control yokes