2018 BELL 505 JET RANGER X
Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Bell 505 JET RANGER X listings ($2,080,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.8%
- Airframe time +1,737 hr vs comps -3.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (0% of comps) +20.0%
- Garmin G500 (0% of comps) +8.3%
- No Autopilot (56% of comps have one) -11.2%
- No ADS-B (50% of comps have one) -10.0%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 62 FAA-registered +3.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 505 JET RANGER X |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 2,007 hrs |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
Description
One US Owner Since New Inlet Barrier Filter System Rotor Brake Garmin Integrated Glass Cockpit Air Conditioning Bell Dual Control Kit Portable Garmin Aera 660 with XM Weather & Radio
Recommended avionics upgrades
Moving to a Garmin GTN navigator adds touchscreen operation, LPV approaches and clean integration with modern autopilots and ADS-B.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Bell 505 JET RANGER X lands versus other Bell 505 JET RANGER X listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $2.1M of 16 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
99th pct2,007 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 19 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 505 JET RANGER X |
| Serial Number | 65090 |
| Registration # | N30BH |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,007 |
|---|---|
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,422.5 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | SAFRAN ARRIUS 2R |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 50077 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G500 |
|---|---|
| Wire Strike Protection System | Yes |
Additional Equipment
| Dual Controls | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger / Utility |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Door Type | Hinged |
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Last flight
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