N121TA - 2019 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2019 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505

Aircraft Description

N121TA is a 2019 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Turf Air LLC in East Northport, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 11, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N121TA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05913 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N121TA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0273, -72.4901 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N121TA was last updated on August 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, a modern light turbine helicopter designed to succeed the legendary Bell 206 JetRanger series, first flew on November 10, 2014. This single-engine turboshaft aircraft seats five occupants and fills critical roles in law enforcement, corporate transport, flight training, and utility operations. With a maximum speed of 146 mph and operational range of 401 miles, the 505 measures over 40 feet in overall length. Bell Helicopter, now part of Bell Textron, developed this aircraft through direct collaboration with experienced operators starting in 2011. AviatorDB tracks 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B505.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N121TA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2019
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
505
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B505505 Jet Ranger X
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 11, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
TURF AIR LLC
Address
444 ELWOOD RD
City
EAST NORTHPORT
State / Zip Code
New York11731-4003
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
SAFRAN
Engine Model
ARRIUS 2R
Horsepower
460 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50054423
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05913

Additional Details

Registration
N121TA
Serial Number
65239
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
01293159

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 17:50:59)
Airport
Latitude
41.349602
Longitude
-71.803398

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC