$2,691,624
Aircraft Location:Manston, England, United Kingdom
Seller Information
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Year
2025
Manufacturer
Model
Serial Number
65634
Registration #
G-THUD
Condition
Used
Description
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.
For further information, maintenance status or to discuss the included training package, maintenance plan and lease-hour options, please contact Helix AV.
Reason for sale is because the owners new Bell 505 arrives in September
Airframe
Total Time
78
Engine 1
Engine 1 Make/Model
SAFRAN ARRIUS 2R
Engine 1 Time
78 SNEW
Engine 1 TBO
3000
Avionics
Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model
GARMIN G1000 NXI
Avionics/Radios
• Garmin G1000 NXi Integrated Flight Deck • Electronic Standby Instruments • Second VHF Communication Radio – Garmin GTR 225B • Garmin GTX 345R Transponder with Traffic Display • Garmin 3-Axis Autopilo
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
• Automatic Door Openers for Pilot and Co-Pilot Door • Avionics Shelf • Avionics Shelf • Dual Controls • Dual Controls • Emergency Locator Transmitter • Emergency Locator Transmitter • FliteStep Boarding Steps (LH & RH) • FliteStep Boarding Steps (LH & RH) • Frahm Provisions and Equipment • Frahm Provisions and Equipment • Inlet Barrier Filter • Inlet Barrier Filter • LED Nav and Strobe Lights • LED Nav and Strobe Lights • LED Pulselight landing lights • LED Pulselight landing lights • Operator Accessory Pack • Operator Accessory Pack • Rotor Brake • Rotor Brake • Sliding Windows (Pilot & Co-Pilot) • Sliding Windows (Pilot & Co-Pilot) • Tail Rotor Gearbox Cover • Tail Rotor Gearbox Cover
Exterior
Exterior Notes
• Gloss Black Basecoat
• Calypso Orange Striping and Registration
Interior
Configuration
Passenger / Utility
Interior Notes
• 2 leather cubby boxes
• Premium Interior Seating – Two-Tone Grey Leather
• Black Headliner with Carbon Fibre Hydrographic Centre Panel
• Tan Carpet – Cockpit and Baggage Compartment

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