N687BT - 2025 Bell Textron 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2025 Bell Textron 505

Aircraft Description

N687BT is a 2025 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to 505 Sales & Leasing LLC in El Mirage, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N687BT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91D63 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N687BT was last tracked by AviatorDB near Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N687BT was last updated on May 31, 2026. 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 385 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 N687BT. 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
2025
Manufacturer
Bell Textron
Model
505
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B505505 Jet Ranger X
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 7, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
505 SALES & LEASING LLC
Address
13152 W BUTLER DR
City
EL MIRAGE
State / Zip Code
Arizona85335-3809
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)
52216543
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91D63

Additional Details

Registration
N687BT
Serial Number
65687
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 31, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01529899

Last Known Position

Date
July 27, 2026 (UTC 16:16:47)
Airport
Latitude
33.615967
Longitude
-111.920135

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC