2022 Bell 505
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRThe interior of the aircraft is mostly black. It features ergonomically designed crew seats with double strap shoulder harnesses for safety
while the passenger seats are done in black fabric & have four point restraint harnesses.
View logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification SheetDescription
Highlights World’s Most Advanced Single Engine Turbine Heli Like New Large cabin with ample legroom headroom for passenger comfort Airframe 2022 Bell Textron 505 Registration Number: N505N Serial Number: 65458 Aircraft Total Time: 43 100 Hr Inspection: August 29, 2025 Fuel Capacity: 84.85 gallons usable Useful Load: 1500 lbs Range: 306 nm Max Cruise: 125 kts Engine Safran Arrius 2R Turboshaft Takeoff Horsepower: 505 shp Maximum Continuous Horsepower: 459 shp Serial Number: 54326 Total Time: 43 Date of Manufacture: February 2021 Main Rotor Bell Helicopter Rotor w/ 206 Long Range Blades Blade Part Number: 206-015-001-119 Total Time: 43 Tail Rotor Bell Tail Rotor Blade Part Number: 206-016-201-135 Total Time: 43 Avionics Garmin G1000H NXi Integrated Avionics Dual 10.4” GDU high-resolution LED displays GIA 64H GEA 71BH GMA 350 Hc Audio Panel GTX 335R Transponder GSU 75H ADAHRS GMU 44 Magnetometer Standby Attitude Module IFR Certified: No Additional Features 18 cubic foot baggage compartment Incidents: None Known Flaws: None Known Corrosion: None Exterior The aircraft is black with a silver tail number. Interior The interior of the aircraft is mostly black. It features ergonomically designed crew seats with double strap shoulder harnesses for safety, while the passenger seats are done in black fabric have four point restraint harnesses. View logbooks additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Engine
Safran Arrius 2R Turboshaft Takeoff Horsepower: 505 shp Maximum Continuous Horsepower: 459 shp Serial Number: 54326 Total Time: 43 Date of Manufacture: February 2021 Main Rotor Bell Helicopter Rotor w/ 206 Long Range Blades Blade Part Number: 206-015-001-119 Total Time: 43 Tail Rotor Bell Tail Rotor Blade Part Number: 206-016-201-135 Total Time: 43 Avionics Garmin G1000H NXi Integrated Avionics Dual 10.4” GDU high-resolution LED displays GIA 64H GEA 71BH GMA 350 Hc Audio Panel GTX 335R Transponder GSU 75H ADAHRS GMU 44 Magnetometer Standby Attitude Module IFR Certified: No Additional Features 18 cubic foot baggage compartment Incidents: None Known Flaws: None Known Corrosion: None Exterior The aircraft is black with a silver tail number. Interior The interior of the aircraft is mostly black. It features ergonomically designed crew seats with double strap shoulder harnesses for safety, while the passenger seats are done in black fabric & have four point restraint harnesses. View logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Interior
The interior of the aircraft is mostly black. It features ergonomically designed crew seats with double strap shoulder harnesses for safety, while the passenger seats are done in black fabric & have four point restraint harnesses. View logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Exterior
The aircraft is black with a silver tail number. Interior The interior of the aircraft is mostly black. It features ergonomically designed crew seats with double strap shoulder harnesses for safety, while the passenger seats are done in black fabric & have four point restraint harnesses. View logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Matt Hutton
avpay.aero
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$1,700,000
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WA | Mar 21, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bell 505
This 2022 Bell 505 (N505N) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 43 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 505 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,300,000 to $2,640,041. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $1,700,000.
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 43 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,957 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 registration data pending for N505N.
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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $1,672,500–$2,132,578.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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