N24CZ - 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2018 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505

Aircraft Description

N24CZ is a 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Western Sky Aviation LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N24CZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22DF0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N24CZ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0720, -112.1650 on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N24CZ was last updated on September 17, 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 N24CZ. 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
2018
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
October 1, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN SKY AVIATION LLC
Address
7305 E GREENWAY RD
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
Arizona85260-1603
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)
50426760
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22DF0

Additional Details

Registration
N24CZ
Serial Number
65142
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 17, 2023
Last Update Date
September 17, 2023
Unique ID
01304108

Last Known Position

Date
February 23, 2026 (UTC 19:06:36)
Airport
Latitude
33.07196
Longitude
-112.164972

Data Source

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

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