2025 Bell 505
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
An exceptionally well-equipped and beautifully presented 2025 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, G-THUD is finished in striking Gloss Black with Calypso Orange striping and registration markings. Featuring a Garmin 3-Axis Autopilot, a Garmin GTX 345R Transponder with traffic display capability, FRAHM equipment, a second VHF radio and numerous desirable factory options, this aircraft is configured for both comfort and ease of operation. Combining practicality with a distinctive ramp presence, THUD features standard skids, FliteStep boarding steps, and LED navigation, strobe, and pulselight landing lights. With only 78 airframe hours from new (aircraft currently in use), this Bell 505 has always been hangared and maintained by a Part 145 approved maintenance organisation. Powered by the dependable Safran Arrius 2R turbine engine, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly specified, low-time Bell 505 in outstanding condition. The aircraft is available from September 2026. Included in the sale is a Bell Training Academy Bell 505 Type Rating Course, 1 year scheduled maintenance carried out by Helix Av, up to 25 hours leaseback until sale completes. For purchasers wishing to commence flying prior to delivery, lease hours can be arranged in the interim. The aircraft is based at a London airfield. *Reason for sale = Owners new Bell 505 being delivered in September*
Interior
Premium Interior Seating - Two-Tone Grey Leather Black Headliner with Carbon Fibre Hydrographic Centre Panel Tan Carpet - Cockpit and Baggage Compartment 2 Leather Cubby boxes
Exterior
Gloss Black Basecoat Calypso Orange Striping and Registration
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HelixAv Sales Dept.
avbuyer.com
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$2,665,864
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— | Jun 09, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Helix Av
planecheck.com
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$2,669,716 *
£ 1,995,000
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United Kingdom | Jun 09, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premium Interior Seating
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for price
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— | Jun 10, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Bell 505
This 2025 Bell 505 (G-THUD) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 78 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 505 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,300,000 to $2,665,864. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $2,665,864.
The 505 cruises at 125 kts (232 km/h) with a range of 340 nm (630 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 30 GPH (114 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $165/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $400/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $80,000. With 78 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,922 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Bell 505 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-THUD) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
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Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Bell 505
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT P/N SLS-030-910-109, HAVE BECOME "UN-STAKED" RESULTING IN A 1TO 1 VERTICAL VIBRATION.
NR SENSOR FAILURE. NR WENT TO ZERO IN FLIGHT. CAUSED TRANSPONDER TO GO OFF LINE AS AIRCRAFT THOUGHT IT WAS ON THE GROUND DUE TO ZERO ROTOR RPM.
APRIL 29, 2022. APROX. 10:00 AM. S WESTVIEW DR, CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, ROUGHLY 5 MILES SOUTH OF CDC AIRPORT THE MGT STARTED TO RISE. PILOT TURNED BACK TOWARD THE AIRFIELD WHILE MGT AND TOT CONTINUED TO RISE. DROPPING COLLECTI...
MINIMAL SPLINE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP ADAPTER ASSY AND THE MAIN GEARBOX OIL PUMP SPLINES. THE PUMP ADAPTER ASSY HAD MOVED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND BOTTOMED OUT ON THE LARGER DIAMETER TAPERED AREA OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP...
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED IN FLIGHT. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY BETWEEN HYDRAULIC PUMP AND TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP SPLINES FAILED. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER P/N M206-204026-041.
ENGINE WAS SENT TO THE REPAIR STATION FOR REPAIR AFTER METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND ON THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX MAGNETIC PLUG. DURING DISASSEMBLY IT WAS NOTED THAT TWO TABS FROM THE INTERMEDIATE GEAR BEARING CAGE WERE MISSING AND MATCHED THE TWO METAL PA...
(CAN) AFTER PERFORMED MAINTENANCE BY (CSF) AND INITIATED A GROUND RUN FOR A LEAK CHECK. START TEMPERATURES WERE NORMAL AT IDLE AND WHEN THE PILOT SWITCHED TO FLY MODE MGT AND OIL TEMPERATURE ROSE TO A POINT THAT THE OIL TEMPERATURE CEASED TO REGISTE...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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