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1979 MD Helicopters 500DTurbine Helicopter • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

This 1979 McDonnell Douglas 500D helicopter presents as a fully refurbished turbine aircraft with 10,522 total airframe hours, currently located in Auckland, New Zealand. The airframe has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment including a full strip and repaint of the exterior, interior, and engine bay in 2024, along with new windscreens, windows, flooring, carpet, leather upholstery, and panel coverings. The aircraft is equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250 C20B engine and features a passenger/utility configuration with a 5th seat installation and functional cargo hook.

Recent maintenance includes fresh inspections, 600-hour blade tie-downs,...

Year
1979
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
MD Helicopters 500D Series
Model
500D

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Passenger, Utility
Seats
5

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
10,522 hrs
Engine 1 Time
10,534 hrs
Inspection Status
Fresh Inspections Incl 600 Hour Blade Tie Downs Ground Handling Wheels

Avionics

Audio

Garmin GMA350HC - Audio Panel

Comms

Garmin GTR225 - VHF Comm

ADS-B Out

Appareo Stratus - ADS-B Out Transponder

ELT

Kannad AF-H Integra - AF-H ELT

Additional Equipment

Cargo Hook

Seating

5th Seat Installed

Exterior

Full Strip and Paint – Exterior, Interior, Engine Bay

Windows

New Windscreens and Windows

Flooring

New Flooring and Carpet

Upholstery

New Leather and Panel Coverings

Compressor

New Compressor Halves Replaced

Landing Gear

New Landing Gear, Skids and Fairings

Dampers

New Dampers

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
Brand New Leather by Generation Global
Exterior Notes
Brand New Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
RR 250 C20B

Asking Price

$850,000

Aircraft Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $850,000 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$850,000