2024 Bell 505
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Fully Loaded Bell 505x Total Hours: 246.8 Annual Inspection: March 2024 (Currently in Annual) Specs: G1000 NXI FlightStream Data Card Electronic Standby Instruments Inlet Barrier Filter (Required) Dual Pilot Controls Rotor Brake Solar Advantage Windows & Windshield, Dark Grey (without Sliding Crew Door Windows) Automatic Door Openers for Co-Pilot Door Automatic Door Openers for Pilot Door Cowling Access Door Frahm Provisions Frahm Equipment Movable Ballast Cabin Provisions Kit Movable Ballast Kit High Skid Gear (includes Flitestep) Baggage Door Kit - Left Hand Side Air Conditioning System Air Conditioning System - 3rd Evaporator Avionics Shelf Avionics Rain Shield Kit Avionics Upgrade Emergency Locator Transmitter Radar Altimeter - Garmin GRA55 Second VHF Comm - Garmin GTR 225B Transponder GTX 345R Bose Headset Adapter Garmin 3-Axis Autopilot Operator Accessory Package Ground Handling Wheels (High Skid Gear or Float Skid Gear) Dual (Type-A & Type-C) USB Ports Pedestal RHS & Aft Cabin (x2) Bear Paws Interior: Seats - Premium Interior (Black Leather) Cabin & Cockpit Coin Mat Flooring Headliner Kit (Black) Still holds new helicopter smell Exterior: Ceramic Coated when first purchased Custom Exterior - Paint: Jet Black (499583ES), Stripe - Flat Black (1037178EP). Registration - Painted Legendary Gray (902382ES) No Logo. Tow Cart possibly part of the sale
Exterior
Ceramic Coated when first purchased Custom Exterior - Paint: Jet Black (499583ES), Stripe - Flat Black (1037178EP)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Old River Flying Service
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$2,681,652
$2,590,000
|
Helena, Arkansas, Australia | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Bell 505
This 2024 Bell 505 is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter . There are currently 27 505 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 $2,681,652.
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.
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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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Helena, Arkansas, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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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