Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Aircraft located in Austria
• Intelli Start system installed
• Bear Paws, Cargo Hook & Mirror, Dual Controls included
• Garmin GTX-650 GPS and communication, Garmin transponder, Garmin audio panel, Garmin Comm 2 radio
• Airframe total time: 3,768 hours
• Engine type: RR250-C20R/2, Time since new: 2,557 hours
• Major component times remaining: MRBs 2,487 hours, MGB 2,057 hours, Fan Blade Assembly 3,731 hours, Tailboom 6,435 hours, Turbine 2,558 hours, Compressor 2,557 hours
• Utility configuration
About this Model
Overview
The MD 520N is a small, high-visibility turbine helicopter that replaces a conventional tail rotor with the NOTAR (NO TAil Rotor) system, using a variable-pitch fan and directed airflow for anti-torque and yaw control. It is typically selected for missions where rotor clearance, ground safety, and operations in confined areas are key considerations, while still keeping footprint and operating complexity in the light-single class.
Mission Fit
In day-to-day use, the 520N tends to fit short-to-medium legs, frequent landings, and operations around people, vehicles, and obstacles—scenarios where NOTAR’s absence of an exposed tail rotor can reduce risk and simplify ground handling procedures. Buyers planning routine multi-hour legs, regular high-density passenger carriage, or demanding external-load work generally evaluate larger airframes with more cabin volume and power margin.
Cabin
Cabin experience is functional and mission-driven. The cockpit emphasizes visibility and access to controls, with seating and interiors varying by operator mission (training, law enforcement, utility). Space is typical of the light-single category—practical for a small passenger count and mission equipment, but not oriented to comfort on longer legs.