2023 BELL 505 JET RANGER X
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Bell 505 JET RANGER X listings ($2,080,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings +0.8%
- Airframe time +635 hr vs comps -1.3%
- Engine time +560 hr vs comps -4.5%
- No Autopilot (57% of comps have one) -11.4%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Bell 505 JET RANGER X |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 925 hrs |
| Engine time | 840 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTS 800 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASA G1000 |
Description
2023 Bell 505 | Serial 65486 | Located in Dallas, Texas, this 2023 Bell 505 presents an exceptional opportunity with only 925 total time and 840 engine hours. The aircraft is powered by a Safran Arrius 2R engine, is current on annual/300-hour inspection as of March 2026, and is registered N505HF under Commerce First Financial LLC. The exterior features a striking Ferrari Red and Gloss Black paint scheme in good condition. Inside, the cabin is finished with a three-place, two-tone beige premium leather seating kit, custom headliner, and custom coin floor matting. The avionics suite is fully equipped, centering on a Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck with dual pilot controls, a Garmin three-axis autopilot, and electronic standby instruments. Communications and surveillance are handled by a Garmin GTR225B second comm radio and Garmin GTX345 with GTS 800 traffic system. Avionics upgrades include Synthetic Vision, Traffic Advisory System, and Terrain Avoidance Warning. Additional avionics features include an upper and lower avionics shelf with rain shield, Pulselite landing light kit, forward and aft USB ports, and an emergency locator transmitter. The aircraft is loaded with features, including a full air conditioning system with third evaporator, cabin Frahm damper, high skid gear with Bear Paw pads, rotor brake, and CG movable ballast kit. Safety equipment includes a wire strike protection system. All Solar Advantage dark grey windows with sliding vents are installed on both pilot and co-pilot sides. Convenience features include left and right baggage access, left and right cowling access doors, automatic door openers on both sides, and mechanical ground handling wheels.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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.
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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 14 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
94th pct925 hours total (TTAF) · 94th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time
99th pct840 hours since new · 99th percentile of 8 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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 505 JET RANGER X |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 925 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 840 SNEW |
|---|
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