2021 Bell 505
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Fresh Annual (June 2025), Ultra Low Hours, AC, Automatic Doors, Leather Seats, Private use only, Impeccable aircraft always hangared
Engine
REMAINING 2 848 hrs
Interior
Interior Color & Fabric: Two Tone Tan Leather Headliner Kit : Black with Tan Center
Exterior
Exterior Base Color: Fire Red Solid 570046 No Trim / Logo Bell
Inspection
Fresh Annual
Modifications / STCs
• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTS
• Rotor Brake
• Inlet Barrier Filter
• Dual Pilot Controls
• AC (Air Conditioning)
• Automatic Doors Opener (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
• Sliding Windows (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
• Floor Protectors
• Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
• Ground Handling Wheels
• High Skid Gear
• Tail Rotor Gearbox Cover
• Bose Headset Adapter
• Ground Handling Wheels (Included)
• Lithium Battery Trickle Charger (Included)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Helico Store
aviapages.com
|
$1,790,000
|
Canada | May 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Helico Store
controller.com
|
$1,790,000
|
St-Hubert, QC, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Helico Store
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$1,822,167 *
GBP £1,353,287
|
St-Hubert, QC, Canada | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Helico Store
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$1,853,343
|
St-Hubert, Quebec, Australia | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 505
This 2021 Bell 505 (C-GZLY) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 165 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 505 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,300,000 to $2,681,652. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $1,790,000.
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. With 165 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,835 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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.
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Bell 505 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GZLY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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.
SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT P/N SLS-030-910-109, HAVE BECOME "UN-STAKED" RESULTING IN A 1TO 1 VERTICAL VIBRATION.
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.
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...
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 SYSTEM FAILED IN FLIGHT. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY BETWEEN HYDRAULIC PUMP AND TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP SPLINES FAILED. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER P/N M206-204026-041.
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...
(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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