1979 MD Helicopters 500D
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
SN-590500D, 981.6 TTSN, 3500 TBO, New Garmin GPS-625 being Installed, Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel, Garmin GNC250XL GPS, Garmin GTX327 Transponder, No Damage History, All Logs Complete Since New, Current Part 135 Maintenance Compliance, New Interior 02/2020, New Paint 02/1979.
Engine
Allison 250-C20B Engine Serial Number: CAE-831821 Engine Total Time Since New: 989.6 Hours Time Since Compressor Inspection: 739.7 Hours Total Torque Events: 9731 TBO 1 and 2 Wheel: 1750 Hours TBO 3 and 4 Wheel: 3500 Hours TBO Compressor Wheel: 3500 Hours
Interior
Tan and Orange. New on 02/2020
Exterior
Orange, Brown with Yellow Strips. New on 02/1979
Inspection
Annual c/w on 05/2025 91.411 and 91.413 c/w on 05/2025
Modifications / STCs
• Cargo Hook
• High Skid Gear
• Rear Aux Fuel Tank
• Dart Maintenance Steps – STC SH967NE
• Barrier Filter
• Bleed Air Heater/De-Mist
• Lead Acid Battery
• Blade Tie Downs
• Dual Controls
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Trinity Aviation
aso.com
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$1,200,000
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TX | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Ballard Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
|
Call for price
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Newton, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Cargo Hook
globalplanesearch.com
|
Call for Price
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Newton, KS | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$1,200,000
|
TX | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Ballard Aviation
controller.com
|
Contact for price
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Newton, KS | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Ballard Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
Contact for Price *
Contact for Price
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Newton, KS | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Ballard Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
Call for price *
|
Newton, Kansas, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Md Helicopters 500D
This 1979 Md Helicopters 500D (N333TA) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 950 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 500D aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $750,000 to $750,000.
The 500D cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 232 nm (430 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $192/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $450/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $80,000. With 950 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,550 hours remaining to engine TBO .
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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MD Helicopters 500D — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
BALLARD AVIATION INC
Registration Address
NEWTON, KS
Certificate Issued
2024-12-09
Airworthiness
2018-09-06
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N333TA.
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