1989 MD Helicopters 500E
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
REDUCED PRICE Excellent MD500E, low time, only 2800 hr, recently thoroughly inspected, new skids, dual controls, aux fuel tank, new HTC main and tail rotor blades, LED lighting, fresh paint and interior, engine 250-C20B, fresh certificated by the FAA, located in Orlando, FL. Excellent remaining times.
Interior
1 + 3 gray leather seats
Exterior
White with inclined, stylized red stripes. Excellent conditions
Modifications / STCs
• Cargo Hook Provisions
• Aux Fuel Tank
• 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Igb Aviation
controller.com
|
$1,300,000
|
Boynton Beach, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Igb Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$1,322,246 *
GBP £982,482
|
Boynton Beach, FL | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Igb Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$1,340,086
|
Boynton Beach, Florida, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Md Helicopters 500E
This 1989 Md Helicopters 500E (N952SF) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 2,805 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 500E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $890,000 to $2,500,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $1,300,000.
The 500E cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 232 nm (430 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
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 2,805 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 695 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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 N952SF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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