N605MC - 2021 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2021 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N605MC is a 2021 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Manatee County Sheriffs Office in Bradenton, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 5, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on December 22, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N605MC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7DAE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N605MC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Thomson Airfield (6FD7) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N605MC was last updated on July 31, 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 N605MC. 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
2021
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
August 5, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 22, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Address
600 US HWY 301 BLVD W STE 202
City
BRADENTON
State / Zip Code
Florida34205
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)
51755350
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7DAE8

Additional Details

Registration
N605MC
Serial Number
65344
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01343446

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 19:35:42)
Airport
Latitude
27.533936
Longitude
-82.565676

Data Source

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

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