N65231 - 2001 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

2001 BELL 206B

Aircraft Description

N65231 is a 2001 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Louisville Metro Government in Louisville, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 19, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Allison 250-C20 SER engine producing 420 horsepower, N65231 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A89703 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N65231 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N65231 was last updated on June 10, 2023. 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 N65231. 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
2001
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
November 19, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT
Address
633 W JEFFERSON ST
City
LOUISVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40202-2714
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C20 SER
Horsepower
420 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52113403
Mode S Code (Hex)
A89703

Additional Details

Registration
N65231
Serial Number
5281
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00633847

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:18:06)
Airport
Latitude
38.22523
Longitude
-85.667834

Data Source

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

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