N551TL - Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N551TL is a Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Link Snacks INC in Minong, WI. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A704D6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N551TL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.5737, -92.9427 on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N551TL was last updated on September 22, 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 N551TL. 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 TEXTRON CANADA LTD
Model
505
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B505505 Jet Ranger X
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 7, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
LINK SNACKS INC
Address
ONE SNACK FOOD LANE
City
MINONG
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54859
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51602326
Mode S Code (Hex)
A704D6

Additional Details

Registration
N551TL
Serial Number
65445
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
01384040

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 17:42:15)
Airport
Latitude
44.355903
Longitude
-102.375362

Data Source

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

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