2013 MD Helicopters 500E
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Asian Aerospace
controller.com
|
$2,500,000
|
Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Asian Aerospace
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$2,549,107 *
GBP £1,892,075
|
Pasay City, National Capital Region, The Philippines | Apr 07, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Asian Aerospace
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$2,578,466
|
Pasay City, National Capital Region, Australia | Apr 02, 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 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.
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MD Helicopters 500E — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (I-VSI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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
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Safety Record
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