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...
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
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
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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