N36SJ - 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2018 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505

Aircraft Description

N36SJ is a 2018 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Hover Partners LLC in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 24, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on April 23, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Turbomeca ARRIUS 2R engine producing 505 horsepower, N36SJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A40B8C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N36SJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.7738, -98.9374 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N36SJ was last updated on June 19, 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 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 N36SJ. 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
April 24, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 23, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HOVER PARTNERS LLC
Address
201 MAIN ST STE 2600
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76102-3134
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
TURBOMECA
Engine Model
ARRIUS 2R
Horsepower
505 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51005614
Mode S Code (Hex)
A40B8C

Additional Details

Registration
N36SJ
Serial Number
65090
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01273545

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 18:11:59)
Airport
Latitude
29.97908
Longitude
-99.106212

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC