2023 Bell 505
Single Turbine Helicopter
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Propel Aviation Sales & Services, LLC. is proud to bring N505WR to market. This Bell 505 isn't just a machine; it’s a testament to pride of ownership. From its beautiful Red & White exterior to it’s beautiful spotless tan interior. Every inch of N505WR reflects the care of a meticulous single-owner history since new. N505WR does not have any damage history and it has been serviced with the highest standards of craftsmanship since new. The aircraft records are fully documented and transparent since new. For the discerning operator, N505WR offers a unique path to owning a 2023 model-year Bell 505 with premium options and upgrades like Dart emergency pop out Dart floats, air conditioning, Garmin Auto Pilot and more.
Interior
No Carpet Seats - Premium Interior (Two Tone Tan Leather) Floor Protectors - Baggage Bat Floor Protectors - Passenger Cabin without Carpet Floor Protectors - Co-pilot Floor Protectors - Pilot Headliner Kit (Black with CarbonFiber HydroGraphic Center)
Exterior
Fire Red Solid 570046 Stripe – White Lightning (Decal) No Logo Registration Number (Painted)
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Propel Aviation S & S
aviapages.com
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$1,900,000
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— | May 22, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Propel Aviation S & S
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Miami, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Propel Aviation S & S
controlleremea.co.uk
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Call for price *
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Miami, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
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Call for price *
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Miami, Florida, Australia | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Bell 505
This 2023 Bell 505 (N505WR) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 103 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 505 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,300,000 to $2,681,652.
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 103 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,897 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 N505WR.
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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