1979 MD Helicopters 500DTurbine Helicopter • Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
This 1979 McDonnell Douglas 500D, registration not provided, presents as a comprehensively refurbished turbine helicopter with 10,541 hours on the airframe. It underwent a full strip and refurbishment of the exterior, interior, and engine bay in February 2024, including a new paint scheme, new windscreens, windows, flooring, carpet, leather and panel coverings, landing gear, skids, fairings, and dampers. The refurbishment was performed by Rotorcraft NZ, and the aircraft has flown only approximately 10 hours since the work was completed.
The helicopter is powered by a Rolls-Royce 250 C20B turbine with 2,527 hours remaining until overhaul and...
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Specifications
- Category
- Turbine Helicopter
- Intended Use
- Passenger, Utility
- Seats
- 5
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 10,541 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 777 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Remaining: Mgb: 1,135h Main Xmsn Driveshaft Oh Due Feb 2036 Tgb: 2,077h Mrb's: 2,010h-3,089h Trb's: 918h Will Be Sold With Fresh Inspections
Avionics
Audio
Garmin GMA 350HC - Audio Panel
Comms
Garmin GTR 225 - VHF Comm
ADSB
Appareo Stratus - ADS-B Out Transponder
Additional Equipment
Cargo Hook
Exterior Paint
Full Strip And Paint – Exterior, Interior, Engine Bay
Seating
5th Seat Installed
Windows
New Windscreens And Windows
Interior
New Flooring And Carpet, New Leather And Panel Coverings
Compressor
New Compressor Halves Replaced
Landing Gear
Landing Gear, Skids And Fairings
Dampers
New Dampers
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Kannad AF-H Integra - AF-H ELT
Ground Handling
Ground Handling Wheels
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2024
- Paint Year
- 2024
- Interior Notes
- Brand New Leather By Generation Global, 5th Seat Installed
- Exterior Notes
- Brand New Paint Presents Imaculately
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Turbine
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- RR
- Engine Model
- 250 C20B
Asking Price
$925,000
Aircraft Location
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 31, 2026: $925,000(+$75,000) - controller
Apr 20, 2025: $850,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$925,000
Aircraft Location
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 31, 2026: $925,000(+$75,000) - controller
Apr 20, 2025: $850,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$925,000