2022 Bell 505
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
2022 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Perfectly crafted VIP aircraft This Bell 505 would be suitable for the discerning Private Owner or a Commercial Operator. This Aircraft is like new, Immaculately presented and maintained. 339, TT, 2022, Premium Interior, 1+4 Seats Highlights: - Premium Interior (Two-tone Tan Leather) - Headliner Kit (Black) - High Skids - Garmin 3-Axis Autopilot - Fraham - Air Conditioning - Left Hand Baggage Door Kit - Wire Strike Protection System - Rotor Brake - 2nd VHF USD $2,100,000 USD
Engine
Safran Arius 2R
Interior
Seats Premium Interior two-tone Tan Leather and Black Headliner Kit with Coin Mat Floor covering with Stainless steel edge protection
Exterior
Matterhorn White with Gloss Blak Window Accent Tail Rotor Gearbox Cover High Skids
Modifications / STCs
• Air conditioner
• Inlet Barrier Filter
• Frahm Equipment
• Rotor Brake
• Left Hand Baggage Bay Door
• Wire Strike Protection System
• Ground handling Wheels
• Rotor Brake
• Dual Controls
• Sliding Windows
• Automatic Door openers and Cowling Access Door
• Operator Accessory Package
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jet Aviation Australia
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$2,138,977 *
GBP £1,587,656
|
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Bell 505
This 2022 Bell 505 is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 339 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 505 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,300,000 to $2,681,652. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $2,138,977.
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 339 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,661 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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
AU
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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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