N255JM - 2021 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2021 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N255JM is a 2021 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Food Retail Ventures LLC in Key Largo, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 29, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N255JM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26AE5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N255JM was last updated on March 27, 2025. 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 388 Bell Textron Canada LTD 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 N255JM. 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
2021
Manufacturer
BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
505
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B505505 Jet Ranger X
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 29, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
FOOD RETAIL VENTURES LLC
Address
63 ANCHOR DR UNIT B
City
KEY LARGO
State / Zip Code
Florida33037-5288
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)
50465345
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26AE5

Additional Details

Registration
N255JM
Serial Number
65356
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 27, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01343436

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 14:35:56)
Airport
Latitude
26.243731
Longitude
-80.119752

Data Source

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

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