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1979 MD Helicopters 500DTurbine Helicopter • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

This 1979 McDonnell Douglas 500D turbine helicopter, located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, shows 11,130 hours total time since new on the airframe and is offered in used condition. Its Rolls-Royce 250 C20B engine has 9,585 hours since new, with 971 hours remaining until Stage 1, 971 hours remaining until Stage 2, 613 hours remaining until Stage 3, and 3,943 hours remaining until Stage 4. Component times include 2,100 hours remaining on the main rotor blades, 3,683 hours on the tail rotor blades, 1,571 hours on the main rotor gearbox, and 3,429 hours on the tail rotor gearbox.

The avionics suite is configured for VFR day and night...

Year
1979
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
500D
Model
500D

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Cargo, Passenger, Utility

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
11,130 hrs
Engine 1 Time
9,585 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

Comms

Bendix King KY 196A - KY Comm and Comm 2

Audio

Bendix King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel

ADSB

Bendix King KT76A - Transponder Mode C

PFD

Artificial Horizon, Slip and Ball Indicator, Directional Indicator

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Cargo Hook

Auto Re-Ignite

Aux Power Supply

Helicopter Wheels and Pole

Battery

Brand New Battery (June 2026)

Auxiliary Tank

80 Liter Auxiliary Tank

Middle Seat

5th Middle Seat For Front

Quick Removable Main Rotor Blades

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
VIP Passenger / Utility Interior, Grey Leather Seats, New Carpets
Exterior Notes
Overall White

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Rolls Royce
Engine Model
250 C20B

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Aircraft Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Aug 31, 2026

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