Bell 505 Helicopter 2020s
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17 used Bell 505 helicopters for sale 2020s · 5-seat · $1.5M – $2.7M · updated 45 min ago
About the Bell 505
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is Bell's modern light single-turbine — a clean-sheet five-seat helicopter introduced in 2017, designed as the spiritual successor to the JetRanger. Powered by a Safran Arrius 2R turboshaft and equipped from the factory with a Garmin G1000H glass cockpit, the 505 is the newest entry point into Bell turbine ownership. It is popular for training, private flying and light commercial operations. As a newer aircraft, most 505s on the used market are low-time and trade close to new prices.
Bell 505 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 505 is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 125 kt (232 km/h), a range of 340 nm (630 km), and a useful load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg).
17 Bell 505 For Sale
Browse all 17 listings →There are currently 17 used Bell 505 for sale, ranging from $1,525,000 to $2,681,652, with a median asking price of $1,850,000.
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Bell 505 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 505 cost? Used 505 prices: $1.5M – $2.7M, average $1.9M (median $1.9M), across 9 priced of 17 active listings.
Based on 5 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Bell 505
Buying a Bell 505 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
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Bell 505 Safety Record
Across all 505 variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2019–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Petersgrat Mountain, OF | Serious | — |
| May 16, 2024 | Minsk, OF | Incident | — |
| Jun 06, 2019 | Kazbegi, OF | Fatal (3) | — |
| Mar 03, 2019 | Londiani, Kericho, | Fatal (5) | — |
NTSB records 2019–2025. Includes all Bell 505 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.