N505RS - Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 505

Aircraft Description

N505RS is a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Dh Aeronautics LLC in Gatesville, TX. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64E0B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N505RS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.4023, -97.9927 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N505RS was last updated on July 10, 2024. 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 N505RS. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DH AERONAUTICS LLC
Address
875 COUNTY ROAD 324
City
GATESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas76528-4382
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51447013
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64E0B

Additional Details

Registration
N505RS
Serial Number
65029
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
July 10, 2024
Last Update Date
July 10, 2024
Unique ID
01270059

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 22:06:58)
Airport
Latitude
29.291016
Longitude
-95.630546

Data Source

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

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