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JA78YK

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Representative photo of a Bell 505Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
This aircraft is a
Bell 505
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Performance specs

Weights
MTOW
1,670 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
—
Capacity
Seats
5
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(73 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
39
Last 90 days
73
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
23 Aug 2026
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 0h 30m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 0h 24m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 1h 45m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 0h 29m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 28m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 29m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 23m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 30m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 11m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 7h 11m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
593Bell 505 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 93% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • JA78YKJPACTIVE
    Unknown owner
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Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

JA78YK — frequently asked
What aircraft model is JA78YK?

JA78YK is a Bell 505. Sprinkle's record for JA78YK covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is JA78YK currently active?

Registry records list JA78YK's status as Active, registered in Japan — a Bell 505.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for JA78YK?

JA78YK's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 869485 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell 505 broadcasts.

Are there manuals available for the Bell 505?

Sprinkle holds 12 manuals for the Bell 505, the model JA78YK belongs to — POH, checklists and performance data where published.