N686UH - Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N686UH is a Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Lenthall Jerald in San Luis Obispo, CA. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91B4B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N686UH was last updated on December 15, 2025. 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 N686UH. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LENTHALL JERALD
Address
341 MONTROSE DR
City
SAN LUIS OBISPO
State / Zip Code
California93405-1088
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52215513
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91B4B

Additional Details

Registration
N686UH
Serial Number
65686
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01530480

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 18:39:21)
Airport
Latitude
40.219849
Longitude
-111.719482

Data Source

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

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