BELL 505 Model Guide
BELL 505 · Model Guide
Overview
The BELL 505 is a Bell helicopter that the registry lists as turboshaft-powered. The library row says piston, but the manuals use turbine terms such as Ng and MGT. The flight manual approves five-place seating and day/night VFR in non-icing conditions. The supplied documents give no range, speed or payload figures.
- Approved for five-place seating, day/night VFR, non-icing conditions only; minimum crew is one pilot in the left seat.
- Engine oil level is a known issue: overfilling the reduction gearbox can cause high oil temperature, high MGT and engine damage.
- Check Garmin G1000H software status (006-B2472-02) and whether the ECU FAIL wiring change in TB 505-20-23 was done.
- Bear Paw kit adds 16.76 lbs and cuts calculated climb rate by 100 fpm.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 47 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Performance
- Bear paw climb rate reduction (fpm) ·
- 100
Weight & balance
- Bear paw kit weight (lb) ·
- 16.76
How many people can the BELL 505 carry?
The flight manual says the basic configured BELL 505 is approved for five place seating. The minimum crew is one pilot in the left seat. The supplied documents give no payload or weight limits.
What is the main engine-oil caution on the BELL 505?
Bell reports that excess oil in the BELL 505 reduction gearbox can cause high fuel flow, high MGT and oil temperatures above limits. This may require engine replacement. Keep the oil level slightly above the ADD 1 QT line and use dry motoring runs to stabilize it.
What software update should a BELL 505 buyer verify?
Ask whether TB 505-20-23 was done on the BELL 505. It installs Garmin G1000H software 006-B2472-02 and changes the ECU FAIL wiring logic. Compliance was due within 12 months of the bulletin's 17 April 2020 release.
Does the Bear Paw kit affect a BELL 505's performance?
Yes. On a BELL 505 with the Bear Paw kit, the calculated rate of climb from the flight manual figures is reduced by 100 feet per minute. The kit adds 16.76 lbs. Its limitations, procedures and weight and balance limits are otherwise unchanged.
What is the BELL 505 Model Guide?
The BELL 505 Model Guide is a model guide for the BELL 505, dated 2026.
What year was the BELL 505 Model Guide published?
The BELL 505 Model Guide — the BELL 505 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Service Bulletins on file
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Certification and operating limits
Certified under Canadian Airworthiness Manual Chapter 527 (Normal category), which is equivalent to FAA Part 27 and EASA CS-27. Basic configuration is approved for five-place seating and land operation, day/night VFR, non-icing. Dual-pilot operation is approved if the pilot in command sits in the left seat. SPLIT-COM mode is prohibited.
Engine oil and software history
Information Letter 505-19-06 reports engine oil temperatures above limits shortly after start-up, traced to excess oil in the engine reduction gearbox. TB 505-20-23 introduces Garmin G1000H software 006-B2472-02 and a wiring change to the ECU FAIL message logic, for field-reported ECU FAIL messages. It takes about 8 man-hours.
Modifications and inspections to check
The Bear Paw kit (Alpine Aerotech) adds 16.76 lbs and requires reducing the calculated rate of climb by 100 feet per minute. The Alpine crew headset hanger kit has a 600 hour/12 month detailed inspection, whichever comes first. Verify each fitted kit has its supplement and logbook entry.
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Safety notes
- Do not start the helicopter with the engine oil sight glass full; drain to the proper level and stabilize it with dry motoring runs first.
- Follow the STARTER limitations during repeated dry motoring runs; ground power may be needed to avoid depleting the battery.
- Record torque events and any exceeded limit in the helicopter logbook; intentional use of transient limits is prohibited.
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Full document text
BELL 505 Model Guide The BELL 505 is a Bell helicopter that the registry lists as turboshaft-powered. The library row says piston, but the manuals use turbine terms such as Ng and MGT. The flight manual approves five-place seating and day/night VFR in non-icing conditions. The supplied documents give no range, speed or payload figures. • Approved for five-place seating, day/night VFR, non-icing conditions only; minimum crew is one pilot in the left seat. • Engine oil level is a known issue: overfilling the reduction gearbox can cause high oil temperature, high MGT and engine damage. • Check Garmin G1000H software status (006-B2472-02) and whether the ECU FAIL wiring change in TB 505-20-23 was done. • Bear Paw kit adds 16.76 lbs and cuts calculated climb rate by 100 fpm. Certification and operating limits Certified under Canadian Airworthiness Manual Chapter 527 (Normal category), which is equivalent to FAA Part 27 and EASA CS-27. Basic configuration is approved for five-place seating and land operation, day/night VFR, non-icing. Dual-pilot operation is approved if the pilot in command sits in the left seat. SPLIT-COM mode is prohibited. Engine oil and software history Information Letter 505-19-06 reports engine oil temperatures above limits shortly after start-up, traced to excess oil in the engine reduction gearbox. TB 505-20-23 introduces Garmin G1000H software 006-B2472-02 and a wiring change to the ECU FAIL message logic, for field-reported ECU FAIL messages. It takes about 8 man-hours. Modifications and inspections to check The Bear Paw kit (Alpine Aerotech) adds 16.76 lbs and requires reducing the calculated rate of climb by 100 feet per minute. The Alpine crew headset hanger kit has a 600 hour/12 month detailed inspection, whichever comes first. Verify each fitted kit has its supplement and logbook entry. Safety notes: • Do not start the helicopter with the engine oil sight glass full; drain to the proper level and stabilize it with dry motoring runs first. • Follow the STARTER limitations during repeated dry motoring runs; ground power may be needed to avoid depleting the battery. • Record torque events and any exceeded limit in the helicopter logbook; intentional use of transient limits is prohibited.