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ZM505

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ZM505 — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Airbus Helicopters EC135Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Eurocopter EC135
This aircraft is a
Airbus Helicopters EC135
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
430 nm
Cruise speed
129 kt
Max speed
154 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
2,700 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
600 L
Dimensions
Length
12.1 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.6 m
Capacity
Seats
7
Max passengers
7

Flight activity

(12 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
4
Last 90 days
12
Last seen
30 Oct 2026
Tracked since
3 Sept 2026
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 4h 49m
  • Tracked flight28 Sept 2026 · 1h 35m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 1h 30m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 9h 42m

Showing the 4 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?
1,467Airbus Helicopters EC135 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • ZM505GBACTIVE
    Defence Helicopter Flying School
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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

ZM505 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is ZM505?

ZM505 is a Airbus Helicopters EC135. Sprinkle's record for ZM505 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is ZM505 currently active?

Registry records list ZM505's status as Active, registered in United Kingdom — a Airbus Helicopters EC135.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of ZM505?

ZM505 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2002, the serial assigned to this Airbus Helicopters EC135 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for ZM505?

ZM505's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 43C8DF — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Airbus Helicopters EC135 broadcasts.