N728JF - 2023 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2023 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N728JF is a 2023 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Bell Textron INC in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N728JF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C212 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N728JF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fuller Airport (TS00) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N728JF was last updated on April 30, 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 N728JF. 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
2023
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
November 5, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BELL TEXTRON INC
Address
3255 BELL FLIGHT BLVD
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76118
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)
52341022
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C212

Additional Details

Registration
N728JF
Serial Number
65511
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01421858

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 21:32:41)
Airport
Latitude
32.807648
Longitude
-97.16358

Data Source

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

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