BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505 aircraft

27 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 2 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Mar 7, 2026

  N911FW

  Fort Worth, Texas

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 13, 2025

  N865S

  Divot, Texas Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• Aug 23, 2024

  N945TC

  Marianna, Florida

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 30, 2024

  N57NC

  Dublin

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 8, 2022

  N5DF

  Fort Myers, Florida Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• Aug 27, 2022

  N6SD

  Chamblee, Georgia

  NTSB Docket →

• Aug 25, 2019

  N300GD

  Bethany, Oklahoma

  NTSB Docket →

• Mar 20, 2011

  N50MC

  Daggett, California Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 2, 2009

  N707AG

  Newark, New Jersey

  NTSB Docket →

• Nov 28, 2008

  N505EX

  Tampa, Florida Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 20, 2007

  N196TV

  Sand Springs, Oklahoma Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Aug 21, 2005

  N505DF

  Menomonie, Wisconsin Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Feb 28, 2004

  N50MC

  Grape Creek, Texas Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 6, 2002

  N51PL

  Battle Ground, Washington

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 27, 2002

  N13RM

  Arlington, Washington

  NTSB Docket →

• May 8, 1996

  N225BA

  WAUKEGAN, Illinois Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• Sep 28, 1995

  N9289U

  RUTLAND, Vermont

  NTSB Docket →

• Mar 9, 1994

  N51PL

  SCAPP00SE, Oregon

  NTSB Docket →

• Mar 21, 1991

  N888G

  PASADENA, Texas Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 29, 1984

  N801BR

  ATLANTIC OCEAN, Atlantic Ocean

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 5, 1982

  N505HP

  WEST OF CROSS C, Florida Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Sep 4, 1981

  N6SD

  MANAHAWKIN, New Jersey Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 12, 1979

  N521H

  WOODLAKE, California

  NTSB Docket →

• Aug 21, 1976

  N9289U

  ELK GROVE, California

  NTSB Docket →

• Aug 7, 1974

  N35CB

  DETROIT, Michigan

  NTSB Docket →

02b /  NASA ASRS Reports

Near-miss reports involving BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 3 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.

• ACN 1888981 Emergency Medical Service Incidents

  Helicopter pilot reported a NMAC with another aircraft that appeared to be intentionally following them.

  Bell Helicopter Textron Undifferentiated or Other Model

• ACN 2061581 Maintenance Reports

  Helicopter maintenance technicians reported that after scheduled maintenance they learned a pilot discovered during preflight inspection the tail rotor gearbox oil cap was not installed.

  Bell Helicopter Textron Undifferentiated or Other Model

• ACN 2045041 Rotary Wing Aircraft Flight Crew Reports

  PA28 Flight Instructor reported while on base, they received a TCAS advisory then observed a helicopter pass below them, resulting in a NMAC event.

  PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

02c /  Academic Research

Scholarly work mentioning BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.

• NASA NTRS 2019 · Presentation

  Failure Analysis of T-38 Aircraft Burst Hydraulic Aileron Return Line

  During maintenance troubleshooting for fluctuating hydraulic pressures, a technician found that a right hand aileron return line, on the flight hydraulic side, was ruptured (Fig. 1, 2).

Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• R00008RD Historical Rev 1 · 11/07/2017

  Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

  Models: 505

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

36 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 02/05/2026

  STC SR11256DS

  Installation of 2nd GIA

  Bell Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/11/2025

  STC SR04842NY

  Installation of RMCI Inc. Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System (XRDS)

  Sterling Helicopter

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/24/2025

  STC SR11896AC

  Installation of EMS equipment sled and equipment mount provision

  HELIFAB

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/26/2024

  STC SR04842NY

  Installation of RMCI Inc. Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System (XRDS)

  Sterling Helicopter

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/23/2024

  STC SR11253DS

  Installation of Auxiliary Fuel System

  Bell Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/03/2023

  STC SR00147IB

  Installation of the Heli-Utility-Basket

  Dart Aerospace

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/29/2023

  STC SR02774SE

  Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System

  Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/11/2023

  STC SR04567AT

  Installation of Crew and Cabin Floor Protectors

  Helifab East LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/22/2023

  STC SR02804LA

  Installation of Airfilm Utility Mount

  Airfilm Camera Systems

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/25/2022

  STC SR04522NY

  Installation of an Accessory Fitting

  AeroBrigham LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/20/2021

  STC SR04691NY

  Installation of the Cabin Floor Protection Kit

  Alpine Aerotech LP

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/16/2021

  STC SR01961WI

  Installation of a Garmin GFC 600H Flight Control System

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/05/2021

  STC SR11249DS

  Installation of Flitestep

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/27/2020

  STC SR04522NY

  Installation of an Accessory Fitting

  Kilroy Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/02/2020

  STC SR11246DS

  Installation of Accessories Package

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/02/2020

  STC SR11244DS

  Installation of Expanded Instrument Panel

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/18/2020

  STC SH3319NM (2 OF 2)

  Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/11/2020

  STC SR09758DS

  Installation of an S-TEC HeliSAS Stability Augmentation System / Autopilot

  S-TEC Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/23/2020

  STC SR11244DS

  Installation of Expanded Instrument Panel

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/18/2019

  STC SR11243DS

  Installation of Expanded Avionics Shelf

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/20/2019

  STC SR04387NY

  Installation of the Skidtubes

  Dart Aerospace Ltd.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/27/2019

  STC SR11242DS

  Installation of Avionics Rain Shield

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/12/2019

  STC SR09899AC

  Installation of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible Lighting System

  Aero Dynamix Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/28/2018

  STC SR04355CH

  Installation of Med-Pac 505 EMS-Lite RC505 Medical Unit

  Med-Pac Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/27/2018

  STC SR11239DS

  Installation of High Skid Landing Gear

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/25/2018

  STC SR11238DS

  Installation of Nightscanner

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/07/2018

  STC SR11237DS

  Installation of Tinted Windows

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/07/2018

  STC SR09618RC

  Installation of Headliner

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/20/2018

  STC SR04158NY

  Upgrade for Bell 505 VIP interiors P/N 685J0000X001001

  Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/08/2018

  STC SR04133NY

  Installation of Emergency Float System

  Dart Aerospace Ltd.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 6 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

60+ parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

• M200SGL1093#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/56E3828934CE3698862584CF0069770C.0001##

  Spring, Belleville

  Miraj Corporation replaces 200SGL1093

  PMA holder →

• M150SG1073#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5A63FE9BDAD7BFA7862584CF006976F5.0001##

  Dampener Plate

  Miraj Corporation replaces 150SG1073

  PMA holder →

• M150SG1071#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2A70362CA0C445EA862584CF006976D5.0001##

  Nut, Self-Locking

  Miraj Corporation replaces 150SG1071

  PMA holder →

• M150SG1070#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F468C291BC947E5862584CF00697698.0001##

  Friction Disc

  Miraj Corporation replaces 150SG1070

  PMA holder →

• M2030AC-16#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/66F1B46BB13B9A41862584CF0069767F.0001##

  Bearing, Ball

  Miraj Corporation replaces 200SGL1052-7

  PMA holder →

• M2030AC-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A3BC00F6E9988470862584CF00697662.0001##

  Bearing, Ball

  Miraj Corporation replaces 150SG1052-14

  PMA holder →

• M2002-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7B7DC63EBF65AEFE862584CF00697625.0001##

  Brush, Electrical Contact

  Miraj Corporation replaces 200SGL1009 200SGL1009-10 200SGL1009-10X2

  PMA holder →

• M2002-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6E3EF11B911BBC9E862584CF00697649.0001##

  Brush, Electrical Contact

  Miraj Corporation replaces 200SGL1009 200SGL1009-10 200SGL1009-3

  PMA holder →

• M2002-8HL#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B437F326BF5784EC862584CF006975EE.0001##

  Brush, Electrical Contact

  Miraj Corporation replaces 200SGL1009 200SGL1009-10X2

  PMA holder →

• 505-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F5966D9F8FF3CE6586258439006DEF0A.0001##

  Interface Mount assembly

  Med-Pac Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 505-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DD14AA0D0B33A45386258439006DEF16.0001##

  Containment Pan Assembly

  Med-Pac Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 505-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/659911F6E16DB02C86258439006DEF23.0001##

  Stretcher Deck Assembly

  Med-Pac Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 505-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C9BC7C12083BA73786258439006DEF2F.0001##

  Rear Equipment Mount assembly

  Med-Pac Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• 650-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/633B53EB386FF41386258439006DEF3A.0001##

  Stretcher assembly

  Med-Pac Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• M200SGL1005S#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/46E878420A0B5947862584CF0069772D.0001##

  Spring, Brush

  Miraj Corporation replaces 200SGL1005

  PMA holder →

• MSP3090-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2D9D946A311C78C4862584CF006976B5.0001##

  Speed Sensor

  Miraj Corporation replaces 300SG1222-2

  PMA holder →

• AA-17122#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE1F4A3BC2FF6D4B8625849E005B773F.0001##

  Tail Rotor Gear Box Cover Kit

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces Modification Parts

  PMA holder →

• 505-106-125#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/13450C83B59BBCA8862582F800488F69.0001##

  Jack Fitting

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-106-125

  PMA holder →

• 505-103-128#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9514A9C54C86589B862582F800488F1F.0001##

  Inner Bracket R/H

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-103-128

  PMA holder →

• 505-103-223#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EF07D33F59258389862582F800488F47.0001##

  Outer Mount

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-103-223

  PMA holder →

• 505-103-127#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/559E2432E6901441862582F800488EFF.0001##

  Inner Bracket L/H

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-103-127

  PMA holder →

• 505-104-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3BFC11B33A44EAC6862582F800488F54.0001##

  AFT Hardpoint Installation Kit

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-104-001

  PMA holder →

• 505-102-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/31F815021A0213ED862582F800488EBB.0001##

  FWD Hardpoint lnstallation Kit

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-102-001

  PMA holder →

• 505-103-103#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5EC2B31E1EE9457F862582F800488EDB.0001##

  Outer Mount Assembly

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-103-103

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-221#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A50519E19A2ECF30862582F800488E6E.0001##

  Mounting Arm L/H

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-221

  PMA holder →

• 505-103-125#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6864011B31765BF1862582F800488EE9.0001##

  Outer Mount Casting

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-103-125

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-222#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5F9145852F278B5E862582F800488EA6.0001##

  Mounting Arm R/H

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-222

  PMA holder →

• 505-105-121#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C352094D2EFDDD2E862582F800488EC7.0001##

  Closeout

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-105-121

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-125#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB1498AF79AC1612862582F800488E33.0001##

  Back Plate

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-125

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-129#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/09585B1377B20956862582F800488E63.0001##

  Shim

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-129

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-127#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F94E7FCED94C249F862582F800488E58.0001##

  Mounting Plate

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-127

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-122#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AE8BBFF9BCA1AB0D862582F800488DD4.0001##

  Mounting Arm R/H Casting

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-122

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-124#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EA4D6B91C8D30DFD862582F800488E22.0001##

  Keel Bracket R/H

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-124

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-123#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FA9633E9A0AEF78F862582F800488E0C.0001##

  Keel Bracket L/H

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-123

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-102#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1A9B8A3C946E643D862582F800488D8F.0001##

  Mounting Arm R/H Assembly

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-102

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-103#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E36E4E1F09D9EA7E862582F800488DB5.0001##

  Mounting Plate Assembly

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-103

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-121#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2D5FB0051D1E8A1C862582F800488DC6.0001##

  Mounting Arm L/H Casting

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-121

  PMA holder →

• 505-101-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD8AA5986E3DC52D862582F800488D63.0001##

  Mounting Arm L/H Assembly

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-101-101

  PMA holder →

• AA-16083#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/359D29E7F022846B86258227007778A2.0001##

  Cargo Mirror Kit

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces Modification Parts

  PMA holder →

• 505-025-103#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F72E0B922D31E7F9862581F7005D3886.0001##

  Tray Assembly

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc replaces 505-025-103

  PMA holder →

+ 20 more PMA parts on file

09 /  Equivalent Level of Safety findings

ELOS findings issued for BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

1 ELOS finding on file. The FAA issues an ELOS when an applicant proposes an alternative means that achieves the same safety outcome as a literal regulation — a standing record of which certification deviations the agency has approved for this model series.

• ST0118DS-R-A-1

  Proof of Structure, Landing Gear Limit Drop Test and Reserve Energy Absorption Drop Test

  § 27.307, 27.723, 27.725, 27.727

  09/07/2018 →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 505

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 126 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• NTSB CAROL →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

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