1989 MD Helicopters 500E for sale

1989 MD Helicopters 500E

Single Turbine Helicopter

FOR SALE
$1,300,000
Location Boynton Beach, FL
Total Time 2,805 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,358 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 0366E
Reg # N952SF
Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20B
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS/Comm/VOR ADS-B Out Garmin GTX-330 Transponder Bendix/King KY 106A VFR Comm Bendix/King KMA-24H-70 Audio Panel New GA35 GPS WAAS Antenna

Description

Helicóptero MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 500E 1989 1-motor com 4 (1 + 3) assentos, matrícula N952SF, à venda em Orlando, Florida, Estados Unidos, com 2806 horas totais de célula General information: 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. Todas as ADs mandatórias cumpridas. Airframe: Nenhuma história de danos ou acidentes Flight Step Novas pás do R/C New R/C Swashplate Aux Fuel Tank Nova Bateria RG500 Facet Filter LED lighting Engine(s): Efetuada inspeção com uso de boroscópio. Modification(s): Luzes externas atualizadas para LED Incorporação de ADS-B Out Novo tanque principal de combustivel. Instalados novos skids devido ao desgaste do anterior.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Interior

Assentos em couro cor cinza

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 Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Igb Aviation
controller.com
$1,300,000

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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 $795,000 to $2,500,000. This aircraft is priced above 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. 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 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,805 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $525 for pre-purchase inspection

MD Helicopters 500E — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Range
232 nm (430 km)
Ceiling
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Max Weight
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Useful Load
1,550 lbs (703 kg)
Horsepower
420 HP
Fuel Burn
35 GPH (132 L/h)
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

MD HELICOPTERS 500

Fuel Burn
35.0 GPH
~$228/hr
Variable Cost
$450/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$80,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$250,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the MD HELICOPTERS 500. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N952SF.

Location & Ownership

FAA Licensed Dealer FAA records

Aircraft Location

Boynton Beach, FL

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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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N952SF against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: barnstormers.com, controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

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