2013 MD Helicopters 500E for sale

2013 MD Helicopters 500E

Single Turbine Helicopter

FOR SALE
$2,500,000Fair Price
Location Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Total Time 1,208 hrs
Seats 5
Reg # I-VSI Italy
Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20B
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Aircraft Total Time Since New: 1,208H Entry-into-Service: 2013 Engine: Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20R/2 Design: Cabin Layout - Three Passenger VIP Configuration Interior - Grey Leather with optional Navy Blue Seat Protectors Exterior - Pearlescent White with Dark and Medium Blue Stripes Equipment: Five Main Rotor Blades Sliding Windows Extended Landing Gear AFS Inlet Barrier Filter LED Red and White Strobe Lights LED Navigation Lights Air-Conditioning Emergency Life Vests Engine Fire Extinguishers Avionics: Garmin GTN-650 Garmin GMA-350 Garmin GI-106 Garmin GTX-330 King KY-196B King I-VSI King AI King AHI King Gyro King TCI Artex ELT-406

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Asian Aerospace
controller.com
$2,500,000
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controlleremea.co.uk
$2,549,107 *
GBP £1,892,075
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$2,578,466

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Md Helicopters 500E

This 2013 Md Helicopters 500E (I-VSI) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 1,208 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 above the market average at $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.

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 1,208 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,292 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: 1,208 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
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)
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (I-VSI) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

PH

Seller reported 4 more aircraft in Metro Manila →

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 I-VSI against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$1,297,500
Range: $993,750 — $1,825,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+93%
Above Market

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