BELL 505 JET RANGER X Model Guide
BELL 505 JET RANGER X · Model Guide
Overview
The BELL 505 JET RANGER X is a Bell turboshaft helicopter. Its Arrius 2R engine is made by Safran, and it has a Garmin G1000H cockpit display. The supplied data has no range, speed, weight or seat figures for this model. This guide covers what the documents do show: the normal checklist and three service bulletins to verify before buying.
- No performance, weight or seat data was supplied for this model. Get those figures from the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (BHT-505-FM-1).
- ASB 505-18-09: an HMU AUX CTRL caution may leave the engine unable to increase power above 13000 feet Hp. Confirm Part II (Safran modification TF 91) is done.
- ASB 505-20-17: one-time check of the flap restraint support for clear coat, after mast nuts were found below minimum torque.
- TB 505-20-26: improved battery ground bracket installation, compliance at customer's option. Ask whether it was done.
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- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Does this guide give range or speed for the BELL 505 JET RANGER X?
No. The supplied data has no range, speed, weight or seat figures for the BELL 505 JET RANGER X. Take those figures from the BHT-505-FM-1 Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
What engine issue should a buyer ask about?
On the BELL 505 JET RANGER X, ASB 505-18-09 describes an HMU AUX CTRL failure mode on the Arrius 2R engine. Ask whether Part II (Safran Service Bulletin 319 73 4091, modification TF 91) was done.
What airframe items have bulletins?
For the BELL 505 JET RANGER X, ASB 505-20-17 covers a one-time flap restraint support inspection. TB 505-20-26 covers an improved battery grounding bracket installation, done at the customer's option.
What is the BELL 505 JET RANGER X Model Guide?
The BELL 505 JET RANGER X Model Guide is a model guide for the BELL 505 JET RANGER X, dated 2026.
What year was the BELL 505 JET RANGER X Model Guide published?
The BELL 505 JET RANGER X Model Guide — the BELL 505 JET RANGER X model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Service bulletins to check in the logbook
Look for logbook entries showing compliance with ASB 505-18-09 (Part I and Part II, including flight manual temporary revision TR-5) and ASB 505-20-17. Also check whether TB 505-20-26 was done. Applicability depends on serial number, so match the helicopter's serial number against each bulletin.
What the normal checklist tells you to inspect
The checklist covers: fuel anti-ice additive when OAT is 4°C or below, rotor blade freedom, and mass and balance in limits. At start-up it checks the MFD exceedence logs (should show none), the chip and fire tests, and the audio test. It also checks battery voltage of at least 25.7 V and idle at 63% NP. Generator voltage should read 28V ± 0.5V. Watch the MGT limits at start.
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Safety notes
- ASB 505-18-09: if the HMU main metering valve freezes at or above 13000 feet Hp, fuel flow could decrease but not increase.
- ASB 505-20-17: mast nut torque was found below minimum on some helicopters because clear coat was applied on the flap restraint support.
- The checklist states that only checks and procedures in the RFM are approved.
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Full document text
BELL 505 JET RANGER X Model Guide The BELL 505 JET RANGER X is a Bell turboshaft helicopter. Its Arrius 2R engine is made by Safran, and it has a Garmin G1000H cockpit display. The supplied data has no range, speed, weight or seat figures for this model. This guide covers what the documents do show: the normal checklist and three service bulletins to verify before buying. • No performance, weight or seat data was supplied for this model. Get those figures from the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (BHT-505-FM-1). • ASB 505-18-09: an HMU AUX CTRL caution may leave the engine unable to increase power above 13000 feet Hp. Confirm Part II (Safran modification TF 91) is done. • ASB 505-20-17: one-time check of the flap restraint support for clear coat, after mast nuts were found below minimum torque. • TB 505-20-26: improved battery ground bracket installation, compliance at customer's option. Ask whether it was done. Service bulletins to check in the logbook Look for logbook entries showing compliance with ASB 505-18-09 (Part I and Part II, including flight manual temporary revision TR-5) and ASB 505-20-17. Also check whether TB 505-20-26 was done. Applicability depends on serial number, so match the helicopter's serial number against each bulletin. What the normal checklist tells you to inspect The checklist covers: fuel anti-ice additive when OAT is 4°C or below, rotor blade freedom, and mass and balance in limits. At start-up it checks the MFD exceedence logs (should show none), the chip and fire tests, and the audio test. It also checks battery voltage of at least 25.7 V and idle at 63% NP. Generator voltage should read 28V ± 0.5V. Watch the MGT limits at start. Safety notes: • ASB 505-18-09: if the HMU main metering valve freezes at or above 13000 feet Hp, fuel flow could decrease but not increase. • ASB 505-20-17: mast nut torque was found below minimum on some helicopters because clear coat was applied on the flap restraint support. • The checklist states that only checks and procedures in the RFM are approved.