1989 MD Helicopters 500E for sale

1989 MD Helicopters 500E

Single Turbine Helicopter

PRICE ON REQUEST
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Location Hillsboro, OR
Total Time 9,941 hrs
Engine SMOH 9,064 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 0350E
Reg # N915LY
Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20B
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GTR 255H Comm #1 Garmin GTR 255H Comm #2 Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B In / Out) Trans-Cal SSD120-30N RS-232 Encoder Garmin GA-35 WAAS GPS Antenna Garmin Aera 760 Portable GPS (panel mounted) FM Radio Provisions Flight Instruments Airspeed Indicator Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Attitude Indicator Turn Coordinator Dual Tachometer 8-Day Clock

Description

1989 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 500E For Sale in Hillsboro, Oregon

Engine

Engine: RR 250-C20R/2 Engine TT: 9,064.3 Engine TSO: 876.7

Interior

Dual Controls LH/RH Aft Seat Belt / Shoulder Harness Aft Seat Bottom LH/RH Aft Seat Back First Aid Kit Fire Extinguisher Flashlight

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Md Helicopters 500E

This 1989 Md Helicopters 500E (N915LY) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 9,941 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 9,941 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 9,941 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
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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 N915LY.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hillsboro, OR

Seller reported 130 more aircraft in Oregon →

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 N915LY against the NTSB accident database.

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