N508XS - 1976 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

1976 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N508XS is a 1976 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee in Casper, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C20B engine producing 420 horsepower, N508XS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A659C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N508XS was last updated on February 12, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 206B JetRanger, one of the most successful light helicopters in aviation history, revolutionized civilian rotorcraft operations worldwide. First flown in 1971, it was a single-engine turboshaft helicopter that could carry one pilot and four passengers. With a 33-foot rotor diameter and maximum speed of 140 mph, the aircraft established itself as the workhorse of commercial helicopter aviation. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter, over 4,400 Model 206A/B variants were produced through 2010. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B06.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N508XS. 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
1976
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B06206B JetRanger
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 10, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82601-2873
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20B
Horsepower
420 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51454706
Mode S Code (Hex)
A659C6

Additional Details

Registration
N508XS
Serial Number
1957
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 12, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00253500

Data Source

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

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