Bell 505 Helicopter in United States
United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.
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.
14 used Bell 505 helicopters for sale in United States · 5-seat · Used median asking $1,790,000 · updated 10 hours ago
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).
Bell 505 for Sale
Browse all listings →Bell 505 asking prices range from $1,300,000 to $2,640,041, with a median of $1,790,000 (market reference $1,600,000).
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Bell 505 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 505 cost? Used 505 prices: $1.3M – $2.6M, average $1.8M (median $1.8M); market reference $1.6M, across 13 priced of 14 active 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 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Bell 505
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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.
4
Total Events
0
Incidents
1
Serious
2
Fatal
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.