Specifications
Broker
TANNER HOUGHTON
+19152293049
Aircraft Details
- Located in Dallas, Texas
- 925 total airframe hours, 840 engine hours
- Powered by a Safran Arrius 2R engine
- Current on annual/300-hour inspection as of March 2026
- Exterior: Ferrari Red and Gloss Black paint in good condition
- Interior: Three-place, two-tone beige premium leather seating, custom headliner, custom coin floor matting
- Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, dual pilot controls
- Garmin three-axis autopilot, electronic standby instruments
- Garmin GTR225B second comm radio, Garmin GTX345 with GTS 800 traffic system
- Avionics upgrades: Synthetic Vision, Traffic Advisory System, Terrain Avoidance Warning
- Upper/lower avionics shelf with rain shield, Pulselite landing light kit, forward/aft USB ports, emergency locator transmitter
- Full air conditioning with third evaporator, cabin Frahm damper
- High skid gear with Bear Paw pads, rotor brake, CG movable ballast kit
- Wire strike protection system
- All Solar Advantage dark grey windows with sliding vents (pilot/co-pilot sides)
- Left/right baggage access, left/right cowling access doors, automatic door openers both sides, mechanical ground handling wheels.
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.