N948TC - 2023 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 Aircraft Registration

B505

2023 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Aircraft Description

N948TC is a 2023 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Cae USA INC in Tampa, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 23, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on January 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N948TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD2C8C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N948TC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.3218, -85.4228 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N948TC was last updated on May 3, 2024. 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 N948TC. 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
December 23, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CAE USA INC
Address
5010 AIR CARGO RD
City
TAMPA
State / Zip Code
Florida33614
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)
53226214
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD2C8C

Additional Details

Registration
N948TC
Serial Number
65565
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 3, 2024
Last Update Date
May 3, 2024
Unique ID
01426814

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 16:17:53)
Airport
Latitude
31.301492
Longitude
-85.447485

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC