1989 MD Helicopters 500E
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Airframe
11,948 hours TTSN
Engines
Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20B, 10,156 hours TTSN, 3,500 hour TBO, Compressor 277 hours remaining to overhaul, Turbine 531 hours remaining to overhaul
Avionics
PS Engineering 6000 Audio Panel/ICS, Garmin GNC 430 GPS/Nav/Com, King KY 196A Com, King KX 165 Nav/Com, Garmin GTX 335 Transponder, Radar Altimeter, Attitude Gyro, Davtronics M877 Clock, Shadin Digital Fuel Flow, Artex 406 ELT
Additional Equipment
Dual Controls, High Skid Gear with Front and Back Steps, Door Closers on All Doors, Blown Sliding Glass Doors, Lead Acid Battery, Particle Separator, Night Lights with Dual Strobes, Two Blade Tail Rotor, 62.1 Gallon Fuel Tanks
Interior
Grey Leather Seating, Grey Carpet and Side Panels, Pilot, Copilot and Rear Bench Seating
Exterior
Yellow and White with Red and Black Accent Stripes
Maintenance
3,500 Hour TBO, Compressor 277 hours remaining to overhaul, Turbine 531 hours remaining to overhaul
Engine
Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20B, 10,156 hours TTSN, 3,500 hour TBO, Compressor 277 hours remaining to overhaul, Turbine 531 hours remaining to overhaul Avionics PS Engineering 6000 Audio Panel/ICS, Garmin GNC 430 GPS/Nav/Com, King KY 196A Com, King KX 165 Nav/Com, Garmin GTX 335 Transponder, Radar Altimeter, Attitude Gyro, Davtronics M877 Clock, Shadin Digital Fuel Flow, Artex 406 ELT Additional Equipment Dual Controls, High Skid Gear with Front and Back Steps, Door Closers on All Doors, Blown Sliding Glass Doors, Lead Acid Battery, Particle Separator, Night Lights with Dual Strobes, Two Blade Tail Rotor, 62.1 Gallon Fuel Tanks Interior Grey Leather Seating, Grey Carpet and Side Panels, Pilot, Copilot and Rear Bench Seating Exterior Yellow and White with Red and Black Accent Stripes Maintenance 3,500 Hour TBO, Compressor 277 hours remaining to overhaul, Turbine 531 hours remaining to overhaul
Interior
Grey Leather Seating, Grey Carpet and Side Panels, Pilot, Copilot and Rear Bench Seating Exterior Yellow and White with Red and Black Accent Stripes Maintenance 3,500 Hour TBO, Compressor 277 hours remaining to overhaul, Turbine 531 hours remaining to overhaul
Exterior
Yellow and White with Red and Black Accent Stripes Maintenance 3,500 Hour TBO, Compressor 277 hours remaining to overhaul, Turbine 531 hours remaining to overhaul
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$995,000
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NY | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Md Helicopters 500E
This 1989 Md Helicopters 500E (N64RS) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 11,948 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 below the market average at $995,000.
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 11,948 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
RAINBOW AIR INC
Registration Address
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Certificate Issued
2002-06-25
Airworthiness
2001-12-11
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 N64RS.
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