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1973 MD Helicopters 500CTurbine Helicopter • Horseshoe Bay, TX, USA

This 1973 McDonnell Douglas 500C (N990SR) presents as a well-maintained turbine helicopter with 3,977 total hours on the airframe. Powered by a Rolls-Royce 250C20R engine with 3,946 hours since new (3,061 cycles), the aircraft has a remaining TBO of 3,500 hours. The main rotor blades have 2,940 hours remaining on their 2,440-hour life limit, while turbine components show 552 hours remaining. Recent maintenance includes 573-hour 1-2 stage wheels and 1,572-hour #4 wheel.

The helicopter features VIP amenities with a black and gray leather interior configured for 1 crew and 3 passengers (2 forward-facing front seats and 2 forward-facing aft...

Year
1973
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
500
Model
500C
Tail #
N990SR
Serial #
230452S

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Business
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,977 hrs
Engine 1 Time
3,946 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 420 - GPS/COMM

ADS-B Out

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADS-B OUT

Comms

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

Additional Equipment

Windows

Comfort Windows with Pop-Out Vents

Controls

Dual Controls

Lights

LED Lights

Rotor Brake

Door Openers

Paravion Door Openers

Tail Boom

Aerometals Tail Boom

Battery

Lead Acid Battery

Cargo Hook

Cargo Hook Provisions

Friction Release Lever

Heli-Tech Inc Friction Release Lever

Seat Pan

Heli-Tech Seat Pan Inspection Panels

Air Filter

Intec Aerofilter IBF System

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
1 Crew 3 Passenger Seating Black and Gray Leather Seats 2 Forward Facing Front Seats 2 Forward Facing Aft Seats
Exterior Notes
Solid Black

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Rolls Royce
Engine Model
250C20R

Asking Price

$640,000

Aircraft Location

Horseshoe Bay, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $640,000 - controller

Apr 20, 2025: $640,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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Asking Price

$640,000