1988 MD Helicopters 500E
⚠ Registration not FAA-verifiedSingle Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD Garmin GNS430 WAAS Garmin GTX 330 Mode S digital transponder Garmin GDL69A weather and XM satellite radio Garmin SL-40 Garmin MX20 Five Bose ANR Headsets PS Engineering PMA8000B Audio panel L3 Communications TRC-497 Sky Watch Traffic interfaced onto GNS430 and MX20 PS Engineering PAV80 Entertainment system with 5.6 inch LCD video panel in the back
Description
Airframe: 8,340 Hours TTAF No Known Damage History Blades: M/R 5 Blade Time Remaining: 3307.10 TBO: 3500
Engine
250-C20B Time Remaining: 1195.8 TBO: 3500
Interior
New 2009. Executive Gray Seating with Polar Stitching for five. Sidewalls and Liner walls; polar white with gray flooring
Exterior
New 2008. Matterhorn White, Phantom Gray, Ice Silver with a Wine Colored Stripe
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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jetAVIVA
jetaviva.com
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San Antonio, TX | Apr 03, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Md Helicopters 500E
This 1988 Md Helicopters 500E (N922AW) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 8,340 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 500E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $795,000 to $2,500,000.
The 500E cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 232 nm (430 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
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 8,340 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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MD Helicopters 500E — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N922AW.
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
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