Specifications
Broker
AIRCRAFTSALESCOM
+436227202580
Aircraft Details
• Cargo hook and water bucket provisions
• Radar altimeter
• EMS provisions for stretcher
• Rolls Royce 250-C47B/8 engine with 320.5 hours since new
• Garmin G1000 glass cockpit
• Dual controls
• Wire strike protection system
• Jettisonable crew doors
• Rotor brake
• Tail rotor camera
• Artex 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter
• Inlet barrier filter
• High skid landing gear with flight steps
• High-visibility main rotor blades
• LED interior and exterior lighting
• Standard three-color paint scheme
• Bleed air heater with windshield and chin bubble defrost
• 5-place aft cabin intercommunication system
• Cabin, crew, and baggage door openers
• Auxiliary fuel tank provisions (19 gallon)
• Bambi bucket / water bucket provision
• Stretcher installation provision
• Ground handling wheels
• Pitot tube and engine intake covers
• David Clark headsets
• 5 passenger cloth interior
About this Model
Overview
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a five-seat, single-turbine helicopter positioned for flight training, private ownership, and light commercial work. It combines a relatively simple airframe with a glass cockpit and features aimed at lowering workload in the traffic pattern and during confined-area operations. Compared with older two-blade trainers and legacy light singles, the 505’s emphasis is on contemporary avionics, predictable handling, and an interior that can be configured for passengers or light utility.
Mission Fit
Mission strength is in repeatable short legs, airwork, and day-to-day flying where ease of operation and cockpit workload matter. It is commonly selected where the aircraft will spend significant time in the training pattern, doing local flights, or supporting light commercial tasks. For consistently demanding hot-and-high, high gross-weight, or missionized roles, buyers often look to larger airframes with greater performance and payload headroom.
Cabin
The 505’s cabin is designed around visibility and accessibility. Large windows support training and observation, while wide doors simplify passenger entry and loading. Seating is typically arranged for one pilot plus up to four passengers, with configurations that can prioritize passenger comfort or practical utility depending on interior and equipment choices.