Specifications
Aircraft Details
- 165.4 total time since new (TT)
- Rolls Royce C20R-2 engine
- Auxiliary fuel tank
- Air conditioning
- Generator cooling system
- Garmin 430 and Garmin 420 avionics
- GTX330 transponder
- Fresh annual inspection completed on 6-1-26
- Aircraft located in Muleshoe, Texas
- Contact: Fred Locker at Ag Aviation Inc
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.