# Bell Textron Canada 505

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1182166
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD
- Model: 505
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS R00008RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00008RD) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Bell Textron Canada Limited
- Registered aircraft: 132
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-505

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2026-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-18-10): Rotorcraft tail boom · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 22, 2026
- [AD 2026-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-02): Tail rotor system · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Sep 10, 2026
- [AD 2026-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-15-06): Vertical stabilizer structure · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Sep 3, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-51): Equipment/furnishings · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Apr 16, 2026
- [AD 2025-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-22-03): Equipment/Furnishings · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Nov 20, 2025
- [AD 2025-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-10): Engine Fuel/Oil Cooler · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Sep 25, 2025
- [AD 2025-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-01): Auto Flight System · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective May 13, 2025
- [AD 2024-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-15-10): Fuel Storage · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 21, 2024
- [AD 2023-12-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-26): Engine fuel and control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Jul 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-08): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Dec 6, 2022
- [AD 2022-04-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-06): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Apr 4, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-01): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Textron Canada 505 with STC SR09758DS. Effective Dec 28, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-12): Instrument Panel · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-19): Fuselage Main, Structure · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Jul 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-52): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505
- [AD 2020-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-05): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505. Effective Oct 8, 2020

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2025-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-06-51) (historical): Equipment/furnishings · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Apr 25, 2025
- [AD 2024-02-55](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-02-55) (historical): plates/skin · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Mar 14, 2024
- [AD 2021-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-04) (historical): Engine fuel and control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Jan 13, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-06-06) (historical): Main Rotor Control · Bell Textron Canada 505. Effective Mar 31, 2021

## Registered aircraft (132, first 50)

- [N108LG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108LG): [Saje Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAJE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Calabasas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Calabasas), built 2021, S/N 65357
- [N121AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121AE): [Aea Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Purchase, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Purchase), built 2024, S/N 65605
- [N13RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13RM): [Indigo Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INDIGO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), built 2021, S/N 65372
- [N14JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14JB): [Pbs Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PBS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 2024, S/N 65594
- [N181R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181R): [N181r LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N181R%20LLC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 2021, S/N 65359
- [N196TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N196TV): [Griffin Television Tulsa LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20TELEVISION%20TULSA%20LLC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 2024, S/N 65512
- [N2112S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2112S): [Rocinante Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCINANTE%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 65023
- [N225BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225BA): [R&R Testing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%26R%20TESTING%20INC), [Watertown, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Watertown), built 2025, S/N 65690
- [N23451](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23451): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 65780
- [N23454](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23454): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 65781
- [N23455](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23455): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 65783
- [N25KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25KH): [Horizons Unlimited Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORIZONS%20UNLIMITED%20AIR%20INC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), S/N 65436
- [N296R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N296R): [Bell Textron Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20TEXTRON%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2022, S/N 65379
- [N300GD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300GD): [Jem Spin LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEM%20SPIN%20LLC), [Bedford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Bedford), built 2022, S/N 65427
- [N306FD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N306FD): [City Of Los Angeles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20LOS%20ANGELES), [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys), built 2023, S/N 65520
- [N307BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N307BW): [Bw Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BW%20LEASING%20LLC), [Athens, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Athens), S/N 65271
- [N307FD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N307FD): [City Of Los Angeles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20LOS%20ANGELES), [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys), built 2022, S/N 65421
- [N313FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313FL): [Cae USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAE%20USA%20INC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 2023, S/N 65466
- [N337AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337AP): [Air Panthere LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20PANTHERE%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2024, S/N 65588
- [N337HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337HG): [Happy Heli Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAPPY%20HELI%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Flint, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Flint), built 2021, S/N 65337
- [N340PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N340PD): [City Of Omaha](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20OMAHA), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 2023, S/N 65497
- [N347CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N347CS): [Leon County Florida](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEON%20COUNTY%20FLORIDA), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), built 2020, S/N 65272
- [N356BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N356BP): [Intermountain Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERMOUNTAIN%20AIR%20INC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2022, S/N 65451
- [N35CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35CB): [Blackhawk 787 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKHAWK%20787%20LLC), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2022, S/N 65444
- [N361CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N361CT): [Two Blades LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWO%20BLADES%20LLC), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 2024, S/N 65603
- [N373NE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N373NE): [Nebraska State Patrol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEBRASKA%20STATE%20PATROL), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 2021, S/N 65364
- [N404CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404CJ): [Ryan Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RYAN%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 2023, S/N 65468
- [N451LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451LC): [Blue Wings Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20WINGS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Summerfield, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Summerfield), built 2023, S/N 65495
- [N459PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N459PT): [Glc Ventures Capital Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLC%20VENTURES%20CAPITAL%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Ponder, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ponder), built 2020, S/N 65292
- [N45VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45VG): [Junfer Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUNFER%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2024, S/N 65590
- [N473LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N473LC): [Fly LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20LLC), [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland), built 2024, S/N 65575
- [N500WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500WT): [N-Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N-FLIGHT%20LLC), [Kenedy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kenedy), built 2021, S/N 65346
- [N504X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N504X): [Haidar Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAIDAR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 2020, S/N 65313
- [N505BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505BM): [Brister Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISTER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 2023, S/N 65469
- [N505BV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505BV): [Immec Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMMEC%20LOGISTICS%20LLC), [Social Circle, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Social%20Circle), built 2024, S/N 65550
- [N505ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505ET): [46u LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/46U%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 2021, S/N 65355
- [N505EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505EX): [Quail Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUAIL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 2023, S/N 65517
- [N505FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505FW): [City Of Fort Worth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20FORT%20WORTH), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2020, S/N 65330
- [N505FY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505FY): [Solomon Mark Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLOMON%20MARK%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 65709
- [N505HF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505HF): [Commerce First Financial LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMERCE%20FIRST%20FINANCIAL%20LLC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 2023, S/N 65486
- [N505HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505HM): built 2021, S/N 65149
- [N505HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505HP): [Grauer Steve](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAUER%20STEVE), [Cave Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Cave%20Creek), built 2020, S/N 65322
- [N505HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505HR): [Aviation Trust Co LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20TRUST%20CO%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 2020, S/N 65170
- [N505KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505KJ): [J K Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20K%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 2024, S/N 65620
- [N505MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505MD): [Cae USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAE%20USA%20INC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 2022, S/N 65405
- [N505MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505MF): [65383 Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/65383%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2022, S/N 65383
- [N505MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505MK): [Hillcrest Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLCREST%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Lewiston, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Lewiston), built 2018, S/N 65145
- [N505N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505N): [Kenmore Crew Leasing Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENMORE%20CREW%20LEASING%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), built 2022, S/N 65458
- [N505NP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505NP): [Aviation Trust Co LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20TRUST%20CO%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 2022, S/N 65429
- [N505RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505RD): [Ross Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 2025, S/N 65693

All 132: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-505/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (6)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA018), Mar 8, 2026: Bell Textron Canada 505 (N911FW), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA061), Dec 13, 2025: Bell Textron Canada 505 (N865S), Divot, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA24LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA399), Aug 23, 2024: Bell Textron Canada 505 (N945TC), Marianna, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during a simulated autorotation, which allowed for a resonance phenomenon to develop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s…
- [NTSB GAA24WA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA233), Jul 30, 2024: Bell Textron Canada 505 (N57NC), Dublin, Ireland, substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA011), Oct 8, 2022: Bell Textron Canada 505 (N5DF), Fort Myers, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s execution of a landing approach with a right, quartering tailwind, low forward airspeed, and high power demand that, when combined, resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and…
- [NTSB ERA22LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA390), Aug 28, 2022: Bell Textron Canada 505 (N6SD), Chamblee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the helicopter was properly positioned over a dolly before attempting to land on it, which resulted in a rollover.

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20251213021439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251213021439A), Dec 13, 2025: Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 (N865S), Dilley, TX, Substantial damage. On 13 dec 2025, the pilot and passenger were scheduled to depart the leona vista ranch, located in Dilley, TX. The pilot and passenger both reported the…
- [Accident 20240823018229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240823018229A), Aug 23, 2024: Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 (N945TC), Marianna, FL, Substantial damage. Delayed report - aircraft made a hard landing on runway. Initially thought to be a hard landing, cae and Bell helicopter stating not a hard landing, but hard…
- [Accident 20221008016779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221008016779A), Oct 8, 2022: Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 (N5DF), Fort Myers, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft was approaching a landing zone (lz) at fire station 75. About 150 feet above the ground, pilot noticed flags near the lz and elected to go around to…
- [Accident 20220827022679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220827022679A), Aug 27, 2022: Bell BHT-505 (N6SD), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] A private pilot stated he was attempting to land [privacy data omitted]a Bell 505 on a helo pad at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport on the epps…
- [Incident 20220429008959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220429008959I), Apr 29, 2022: Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 (N505SU), Cedar City, UT, Minor damage. The pilot departed Cedar City Regional Airport (cdc) for a local personal flight. Shortly after takeoff approximately five miles south of cdc, the measured gas…

## Service difficulty reports (29)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2024FA0000944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000944), Dec 6, 2024: SKID. FAILED. SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2024FA0000841](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000841), Nov 15, 2024: SKID. BROKEN. LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2024FA0000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000342), May 2, 2024: SKID. FAILED. LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2023FA0000275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000275), May 25, 2023: RESTRAINT. UNSTAKED. SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT P/N SLS-030-910-109, HAVE BECOME "UN-STAKED" RESULTING IN A 1TO 1 VERTICAL VIBRATION.
- [SDR ULXR307FD21323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ULXR307FD21323), Feb 13, 2023: SENSOR. FAILED. 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.
- [SDR 2022FA0000533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000533), Apr 29, 2022: ENGINE. OVERHEATED. 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 
- [SDR 2021FA0000251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000251), Sep 1, 2021: SPLINE ADAPTER. DAMAGED. 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
- [SDR 2020F00425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00425), Oct 10, 2020: DRIVE SHAFT. WORN. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED IN FLIGHT. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY BETWEEN HYDRAULIC PUMP AND TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP SPLINES FAILED. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER P/N M206
- [SDR WC1R202008249125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WC1R202008249125), Aug 21, 2020: BEARING. BROKEN. 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 T
- [SDR CA190911013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190911013), Aug 8, 2019: OIL SYSTEM. OVERHEATED. (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 FL
- [SDR CA190911016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190911016), Jul 31, 2019: OIL SYSTEM. OVERTEMP. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:DURING GROUND RUN AT IDLE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INCREASED ABOVE 132 AND MGT INCREASED TO AROUND 850. OIL TEMP STABILIZED AROUND 8
- [SDR CA190911012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190911012), Jul 18, 2019: OIL SYSTEM. OVERHEATED. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:THE HELICOPTER WAS IN THE HOVER POST 0.2 HOURS FROM THE COMPLETION OF TF90 WHEN THE PILOT OBSERVED HIGH OIL TEMPERATURES AND ZERO 
- [SDR CA190603013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190603013), Jun 3, 2019: BEARING. LOOSE. (CAN) SWASHPLATE BEARING FOUND LOOSE IN SWASHPLATE. PAINT MARKS SHOWED MOVEMENT. SUPPLIER CONTACTED FOR INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR CA190528009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190528009), May 28, 2019: BEARING. LOOSE. (CAN) BELL MIRABEL MANUFACTURING REPORTS: SWASHPLATE BEARING FOUND LOOSE IN SWASHPLATE. PAINT MARKS TO VERIFY NON MOVEMENT SHOWED MOVEMENT. SUPPLIER CONTACTED F
- [SDR CA190528008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190528008), May 28, 2019: BEARING. LOOSE. (CAN) BELL MIRABEL MANUFACTURING REPORTS: SWASHPLATE BEARING FOUND LOOSE IN SWASHPLATE. PAINT MARKS TO VERIFY NON MOVEMENT SHOWED MOVEMENT. SUPPLIER CONTACTED F
- [SDR CA190521009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190521009), May 19, 2019: DOOR. DISENGAGED. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL: THAT THE UPPER LATCH PIN OF THE LEFT CREW DOOR DISENGAGED AT THE SPEED OF 90 KT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE CREW DOOR DIDN`T OPEN. CREW
- [SDR CA190506004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190506004), May 4, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:PILOT WENT TO START THE HELICOPTER AND THE ENGINE 1 CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PICTURES FROM THE CHIP DETECTOR INDICATE IT IS CONSIST
- [SDR CA190416007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190416007), Apr 14, 2019: BEARING. LOOSE. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:DURING REMOVAL OF SWASHPLATE ASSY TO REPLACE LEAKING UPPER GREASE SEAL 206-010-400-101, TECHNICIANS OBSERVED AND REPORTED WORKING 
- [SDR CA190403017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190403017), Apr 3, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL: MIO EVENT REPORTED TODAY ON A 505 AFTT: 75.3 HOURS . ACCESSORY GEARBOX FUEL PUMP INTERMEDIATE GEAR BEARING SEPARATOR CAGE TANG X1
- [SDR CA190325024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190325024), Mar 23, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED AN ENGINE CHIP EVENT DURING FERRY FLIGHT. SAFRAN IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION AND HAS DETERMINED THE CHIP TO BE BEARING RETAINER MATERIAL F
- [SDR CA190318020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190318020), Mar 18, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) THE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED DUE TO ENGINE CHIP EVENT. ONE PARTICLE WAS DETECTED IN FORWARD CHIP DETECTOR. SIZE IS APPROXIMATELY 2 X 1 MM. DETECTED P
- [SDR CA190306010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190306010), Mar 6, 2019: BEARING. ROTATED. (CAN) SWASHPLATE INNER RING (CYCLIC) LEFT HAND SPHERICAL BEARING FOUND MOVING IN HOUSING- STAKING WORN. THIS IS SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THIS BEARING MOVING FIRST O
- [SDR CA190304006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190304006), Mar 4, 2019: BOTTLE. LEAKING. (CAN) LEAKAGE OF AIR-CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT TO THE ATMOSPHERE, THROUGH THE POTTED TERMINALS OF THE HIGH/LOW PRESSURE SWITCH P/N 2130S4 ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF 
- [SDR CA190228002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190228002), Feb 27, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT CHIP ENGINE EVENT CAS. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND ENGINE CHIP DETERMINED TO BE PRE-TF-90. NEW REPLACEMENT ENGINE SHIPPED YESTERDAY FROM TO MAI
- [SDR CA190226009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190226009), Feb 26, 2019: POWER SUPPLY. FAILED. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL POWER FAILURE TWICE IN FLIGHT. THE FIRST OCCURRED DURING THE MISSION. PILOT TEMPORARILY RESTORED POWE
- [SDR RV1R2019020400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RV1R2019020400001), Jan 29, 2019: BEARING. UNSECURE. DURING INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL 4 SPHERICAL SWASHPLATE BEARINGS 2EA IN THE FIXED RING AND 2EA IN THE ROTATING P/N 206-010-470-101 WERE FOUND TO BE 
- [SDR CA190204014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190204014), Jan 26, 2019: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, AND, WHILE THE PILOT WAS SELECTING THE `FLIGHT` MODE, HE NOTICED THAT THE `ENGINE CD 1 INOP: MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE AVION
- [SDR CA180822004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180822004), Aug 20, 2018: BEARING. ROTATED. (CAN) MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT THAT REQUIRED DISCONNECTING THE LEFT AND RIGHT CYCLIC INPUTS TO THE SWASHPLATE TO VERIFY THE SWASHPLATE TILT FRICTION. IT WAS NOTI
- [SDR CA180530013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180530013), May 17, 2018: BEARING. LOOSE. (CAN) THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED TO BELL: ONE OF THE SPHERICAL BEARINGS WAS LOOSE AND HAD SPUN IN THE HORN OF THE INNER RING. THE SAME SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY WAS A

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (32)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SR11256DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11256DS): Installation of 2nd GIA. Bell Textron Inc
- [STC SR04842NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04842NY): Installation of RMCI Inc. Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System (XRDS). Sterling Helicopter
- [STC SR11896AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11896AC): Installation of EMS equipment sled and equipment mount provision. HELIFAB
- [STC SR11253DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11253DS): Installation of Auxiliary Fuel System. Bell Textron Inc
- [STC SR00147IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00147IB): Installation of the Heli-Utility-Basket. Dart Aerospace
- [STC SR02774SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02774SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
- [STC SR04567AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04567AT): Installation of Crew and Cabin Floor Protectors. Helifab East LLC
- [STC SR02804LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02804LA): Installation of Airfilm Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems
- [STC SR04522NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04522NY): Installation of an Accessory Fitting. AeroBrigham LLC
- [STC SR04691NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04691NY): Installation of the Cabin Floor Protection Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR01961WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01961WI): Installation of a Garmin GFC 600H Flight Control System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR11249DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11249DS): Installation of Flitestep. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11244DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11244DS): Installation of Expanded Instrument Panel. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11246DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11246DS): Installation of Accessories Package. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09758DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09758DS): Installation of an S-TEC HeliSAS Stability Augmentation System / Autopilot. S-TEC Corporation
- [STC SR11243DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11243DS): Installation of Expanded Avionics Shelf. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR04387NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04387NY): Installation of the Skidtubes. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR11242DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11242DS): Installation of Avionics Rain Shield. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09899AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09899AC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Lighting System. Aero Dynamix Inc
- [STC SR04355CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04355CH): Installation of Med-Pac 505 EMS-Lite RC505 Medical Unit. Med-Pac Inc
- [STC SR11239DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11239DS): Installation of High Skid Landing Gear. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11238DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11238DS): Installation of Nightscanner. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09618RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09618RC): Installation of Headliner. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11237DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11237DS): Installation of Tinted Windows. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR04158NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04158NY): Upgrade for Bell 505 VIP interiors P/N 685J0000X001001. Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A
- [STC SR04133NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04133NY): Installation of Emergency Float System. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR04124NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04124NY): Installation of Bear Paw kits. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR04120NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04120NY): Installation of the Bearpaws. Dart Aerospace Ltd
- [STC SR09616RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09616RC): Installation of Floor Protectors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09615RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09615RC): Installation of Cargo Mirror Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09612RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09612RC): Installation of a Cowling Access Door Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR09613RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09613RC): Installation of an Automatic Door Opener Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-505): 62 registered aircraft, registry code 1182165
- [Morane-Saulnier 505](https://openairdocs.org/model/morane-saulnier-505): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 5910402

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