Specifications
Broker
IGB AVIATION
AI Description
- Model: MD Helicopters 500E
- Condition: Used
- Flight Rules: VFR
- Location: Boynton Beach, Florida
- Low total time: 2,800 hours
- Recently inspected with excellent remaining times
- New skids and dual controls
- Auxiliary fuel tank installed
- New HTC main and tail rotor blades
- LED exterior lighting
- Fresh paint and interior
- Engine: Rolls Royce M250-C20B, 2,358 hours since new
- Engine TBO: 3,500 hours
- Modifications: ADS-B Out, GNS-530 WAAS
- Avionics:
- ADS-B Equipped
- WAAS
- Artificial Horizon
- Single Pilot Operation
- ELT
- GNS-530W GPS/Comm/VOR
- KMA-24H-70 Audio Panel
- KTX-330 Transponder
- KY-196A Comm
- GA-35 WAAS GPS Antenna
- Additional Equipment:
- Dual controls
- Heater
- Baggage compartment
- Cargo hook provisions
- Exterior: White with red stripes, excellent condition
- Interior: Passenger/Utility configuration, 4 seats (1 + 3 gray leather), soundproofing
About this Model
Overview
The MD 500E is an evolution of the Hughes/MD 500 series that emphasizes a compact footprint, responsive handling, and mission flexibility. Buyers typically consider it for utility roles where quick turns, confined-area operations, and good visibility matter more than cabin volume. The 500E’s airframe and rotor system are widely associated with training, patrol/observation, and light utility work, with numerous configuration options depending on prior operator use.
Mission Fit
Mission fit is strongest for short-to-medium stage lengths with frequent landings and repositioning. The type’s compact size supports confined landing zones and rooftop/urban operations when permitted. For buyers focused on carrying multiple adult passengers plus baggage in comfort, larger cabin helicopters tend to be a better match.
Cabin
Cabin experience is typically functional rather than spacious. Seating and interior finish vary widely by configuration and prior mission (e.g., utility, police, training), and noise/vibration expectations align with a light single-turbine helicopter. Visibility from the cockpit and forward cabin area is a common operational advantage for observation and approach/landing tasks.