N505EX - 2023 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2023 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N505EX is a 2023 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Quail Aviation LLC in Yuma, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N505EX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64CFD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N505EX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Falcon Field (KFFZ) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N505EX was last updated on November 21, 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 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 N505EX. 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
2023
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 13, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
QUAIL AVIATION LLC
Address
5328 E VIEW PKWY
City
YUMA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85365-0063
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)
51446375
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64CFD

Additional Details

Registration
N505EX
Serial Number
65517
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 21, 2023
Last Update Date
November 21, 2023
Unique ID
01422782

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 19:44:28)
Airport
Latitude
33.459686
Longitude
-111.72464

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC