1968 Bell 205
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
AMS 43 Controller (#1) AMS 43H Controller (#2) Bendix / King KY196A VHF Radio King KTR-905 VHF COMM (#1) Narco 120 VHF COMM (#2) NAT NT-403 UHF Transceiver-Nose NAT NT-30B VHF FM Transceiver King 905 Transceiver Garmin 396 GPS w/ Map King KT 79 TSO Transponder Encoding Altimeter Artex ME 406 ELT Panel Hot Mic Switch Pilot / Co-Pilot ICS Panel L/H
R/H Main Cabin ICS Panel Pilot / CO-Pilot Artificial Horizons Servo Amp DG System Cabin Speaker Aft
(2 Each) Cabin Speaker Fwd (2 Each) ClockDescription
Maintenance Condition: Extensive Airframe Refurbishment - Completed August 2015
Equipment: Dual Controls UH-1 Cargo Hook Assembly Dual Cargo Mirrors (Dart) Cambell Fwd Cargo Hook Restraint High Skid Gear Dart Bear Paws Pilot / Co-Pilot Forward Step Co-Pilot Door Bubble Assembly L/H Sliding Door - Main Cabin R/H Sliding Door - Main Cabin L/H & R/H Sliding Door Push Out Sliding Windows Automatic Door (Dart) Dart Heli-Access-Step Dual Concorde Battery Aero Design Basket (R/H) Provisions AFS Particle Seperator Bleed Air Heating System Inlet Barrier Filter System Electric Boost Pump (L/H) Sacks-A-Foam Controller Sacks-A-Foam-2.5 Halon 1211-L/H Sacks-A-Foam-2.5 Halon 1211-R/H Forward Ballast L/H- R/H-Cntr Sound Proofing - Aft Trans Tunnell Sound Proofing - Main Cabin
Interior: Forward Cabin Seating - Pilot / Co-Pilot Main Cabin Seating - 4 Rear Facing / 5 Forward Facing - Mid Cabin Rear Cabin Seating - 2 Side Facing - LH / 2 Side Facing - RH
Exterior: Red with Gold Accent Stripes
Interior
Forward Cabin Seating - Pilot / Co-Pilot Main Cabin Seating - 4 Rear Facing / 5 Forward Facing - Mid Cabin Rear Cabin Seating - 2 Side Facing - LH / 2 Side Facing - RH
Exterior
Red with Gold Accent Stripes
Inspection
Extensive Airframe Refurbishment - Completed August 2015
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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AB, Canada | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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About This Bell 205
This 1968 Bell 205 is a 14-seat single turbine helicopter with 17,962 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 205 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,000 to $189,900.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 70 GPH (265 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $385/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $150,000. With 17,962 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Bell 205 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for this aircraft.
Airworthiness Directives — Bell 205
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, and 214B-1 Helicopters
View full AD →Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, A-1, and B Helicopters
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 205
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
AT APPROXIMATELY 10501.9 ACTT ON 9-29-22 AT 1530 PM I WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAD BEEN A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2 FAILURE ON N456TA. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER SHUTDOWN I INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THE #2 SYSTEM WAS ALMOST COMPLETE...
A TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING HIS DAILY INSPECTION HE FELT SOME "LOOSENESS" IN THE SWASHPLATE THAT HE HAD NOT NOTICE ON PRIOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. HE INVESTIGATED FURTHER AND FOUND THAT THE SWASHPLATE INNER RING WAS CRACKED AT THE GIMBAL ATTACHMENT...
A TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING HIS DAILY INSPECTION HE FELT SOME "LOOSENESS" IN THE SWASHPLATE THAT HE HAD NOT NOTICED ON PRIOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. HE INVESTIGATED FURTHER AND FOUND THAT THE SWASHPLATE INNER RING WAS CRACKED AT THE GIMBAL ATTACHME...
REAR AFT CROSSTUBE FAILED WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT RUNNING. CREW WANTED TO FILL BELLY TANK WITH WATER AND MARK NUMBER OF GALLONS, DURING FILLING OPERATIONS FROM WATER TENDER, REAR CROSSTUBE FAILED, BREAKING IN HALF, CAUSING HELICOPTER TO SETTLE ON ISO...
MAIN GEARBOX CASE CRACKED IN WEBBING ABOVE INPUT QUILL. FERRY PERMIT REQUESTED TO RELOCATE AIRCRAFT TO A LOCATION FOR MAINTENANCE.
CRACK SUSPECTED IN MAIN GEARBOX CASE ABOVE INPUT QUILL PURSUANT TO GUIDANCE FROM BELL HELICOPTERS IN BELL 205 CR&O FIG 66-37. CRACK APPEARS TO EXTEND THROUGH WEB IN AREA IDENTIFIED. CONTACTED BELL & RECEIVED LETTER OF NO TECHNICAL OBJECTION FOR A ONE...
ENROUTE TO A FIRE, FIRE LIGHT CAME ON. NO SMOKE WAS DETECTED. LANDED AIRCRAFT BACK AT BASE. MECHANIC TROUBLESHOT THE SYSTEM AND FOUND BAD FIRE SENSOR PROBE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CHANGED PROBE.
DURING ROUTINE WINTER MAINTENANCE, AN INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR CROSSTUBES WERE ACCOMPLISHED IAW THE MFG 300 HOUR INSPECTION. ONE OF THE SADDLES FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF SKID GEAR TO THE FUSELAGE WAS FOUND DEBONDED ON THE CROSSTUBE. ICA INSTRUCTIO...
DURING SCHEDULED MX IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A BEARING WOULD NOT FIT BETWEEN THE MOUNTING LUGS OF THE SWASHPLATE SUPPORT, PN 204-011-404-125, SN RE18039. THE SWASHPLATE SUPPORT LUGS WERE DIMENSIONALLY CHECKED & ENGINEERING CONTACTED. THE DIMENSIONAL ...
(CAN) STARTER GENERATOR SHAFT SHEARED IN FLIGHT UNDER NORMAL LOADS CAUSING LOSS OF DC POWER GENERATION. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE UNEVENTFULLY.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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