2018 Bell 505 for sale

2018 Bell 505

Single Turbine Helicopter

FOR SALE
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Location Switzerland
Seats 5
Serial # 50032
Engine Safran Arrius 2R
Cruise 125 kts (232 km/h)
ICAO Type B505
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin G1000H

Description

Tregor Air Services is pleased to present this Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, a modern single-engine turbine helicopter designed for private, corporate and utility operations. Powered by the Safran Arrius 2R and equipped with the Garmin G1000H integrated flight deck, the Bell 505 offers an excellent combination of performance, visibility, comfort and operating efficiency. Its spacious cabin, modern avionics suite and proven Bell design make it a highly attractive platform for owners and operators looking for a versatile light turbine helicopter. This aircraft benefits from available maintenance tracking records and a desirable equipment fit including bear paws and wire strike protection. Further documentation, full technical status and detailed specifications are available to qualified buyers upon request. contact us today for further information Airplane time state: Airframe: 1,677 h 48 min TTAF Report date: 19 December 2025 Engine: Safran Arrius 2R Engine S/N: 50032 Engine time: 621 h 26 min TTE

Engine

1 Engine, Turbo Shaft

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About This Bell 505

This 2018 Bell 505 is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter . There are currently 26 505 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,300,000 to $2,665,864.

The 505 cruises at 125 kts (232 km/h) with a range of 340 nm (630 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 30 GPH (114 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $165/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $400/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $80,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $450 for pre-purchase inspection

Bell 505 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Max Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Range
340 nm (630 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,680 lbs (1,669 kg)
Useful Load
1,500 lbs (680 kg)
Horsepower
504 HP
Fuel Capacity
76 gal (288 L)
Fuel Burn
30 GPH (114 L/h)
TBO
3,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

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BELL 505

Fuel Burn
30.0 GPH
~$195/hr
Variable Cost
$400/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$80,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$250,000
every 3,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BELL 505. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Switzerland

CH

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 505

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Landing Gear FAILED
2024-12-06

SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.

Landing Gear BROKEN
2024-11-15

LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.

Landing Gear FAILED
2024-05-02

LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.

Rotors UNSTAKED
2023-05-25

SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT P/N SLS-030-910-109, HAVE BECOME "UN-STAKED" RESULTING IN A 1TO 1 VERTICAL VIBRATION.

Component FAILED
2023-02-13

NR SENSOR FAILURE. NR WENT TO ZERO IN FLIGHT. CAUSED TRANSPONDER TO GO OFF LINE AS AIRCRAFT THOUGHT IT WAS ON THE GROUND DUE TO ZERO ROTOR RPM.

Fuselage OVERHEATED
2022-04-29

APRIL 29, 2022. APROX. 10:00 AM. S WESTVIEW DR, CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, ROUGHLY 5 MILES SOUTH OF CDC AIRPORT THE MGT STARTED TO RISE. PILOT TURNED BACK TOWARD THE AIRFIELD WHILE MGT AND TOT CONTINUED TO RISE. DROPPING COLLECTI...

Hydraulic Power DAMAGED
2021-09-01

MINIMAL SPLINE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP ADAPTER ASSY AND THE MAIN GEARBOX OIL PUMP SPLINES. THE PUMP ADAPTER ASSY HAD MOVED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND BOTTOMED OUT ON THE LARGER DIAMETER TAPERED AREA OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP...

Hydraulic Power WORN
2020-10-10

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED IN FLIGHT. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY BETWEEN HYDRAULIC PUMP AND TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP SPLINES FAILED. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER P/N M206-204026-041.

Accessory Gearboxes BROKEN
2020-08-21

ENGINE WAS SENT TO THE REPAIR STATION FOR REPAIR AFTER METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND ON THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX MAGNETIC PLUG. DURING DISASSEMBLY IT WAS NOTED THAT TWO TABS FROM THE INTERMEDIATE GEAR BEARING CAGE WERE MISSING AND MATCHED THE TWO METAL PA...

Oil OVERHEATED
2019-08-08

(CAN) AFTER PERFORMED MAINTENANCE BY (CSF) AND INITIATED A GROUND RUN FOR A LEAK CHECK. START TEMPERATURES WERE NORMAL AT IDLE AND WHEN THE PILOT SWITCHED TO FLY MODE MGT AND OIL TEMPERATURE ROSE TO A POINT THAT THE OIL TEMPERATURE CEASED TO REGISTE...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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