N879JC - 2021 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2021 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N879JC is a 2021 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Vision Helicopters INC in Murphys, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 24, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on April 9, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N879JC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1890 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N879JC was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) on February 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N879JC was last updated on July 28, 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 N879JC. 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
2021
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 24, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 9, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
VISION HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 102
City
MURPHYS
State / Zip Code
California95247-0102
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)
53014220
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1890

Additional Details

Registration
N879JC
Serial Number
65347
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01343447

Last Known Position

Date
February 3, 2026 (UTC 20:21:01)
Airport
Latitude
35.238693
Longitude
-120.638866

Data Source

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

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