N606XX - 2020 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2020 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N606XX is a 2020 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Big Sky Expeditions LLC in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 17, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N606XX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7DFAC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N606XX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/woodhouse Field (KSPK) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N606XX was last updated on April 7, 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 N606XX. 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
2020
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
December 17, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BIG SKY EXPEDITIONS LLC
Address
302 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 409
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-5002
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)
51757654
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7DFAC

Additional Details

Registration
N606XX
Serial Number
65327
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01329137

Last Known Position

Date
April 2, 2026 (UTC 00:16:17)
Airport
Latitude
40.164871
Longitude
-111.569031

Data Source

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

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