N385BG - 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2024 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N385BG is a 2024 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Bank of Utah Trustee in Salt Lake City, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N385BG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46DFD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N385BG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates -0.9461, -80.6788 on July 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N385BG was last updated on February 24, 2026. 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 N385BG. 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
2024
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
November 15, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 24, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
Utah84111-1617
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)
51066775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46DFD

Additional Details

Registration
N385BG
Serial Number
65653
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 24, 2026
Last Update Date
November 22, 2024
Unique ID
01468751

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2025 (UTC 20:08:52)
Airport
Latitude
-0.946078
Longitude
-80.678802

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC