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1988 MD Helicopters 500ETurbine Helicopter • Fareham, England, UK

This 1988 McDonnell Douglas 500E, registration N500SL, is a well-equipped example currently available through AT Aviation in the UK. With a total airframe time of 14,826 hours, the helicopter benefits from significant recent maintenance, including an HMI (Hot Section Inspection) on its Allison 250-C20 engine in 2024. The engine has 1,780 hours since new, and the five-blade main rotor has 697 hours remaining, with the tail rotor blades at 3,542 hours remaining.

The helicopter is configured for mission versatility, featuring a cargo hook (prepared), handling wheels, wire strike protection, high skid gear, and a particle separator. It is also...

Year
1988
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
500
Model
500E
Tail #
N500SL

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Aerial Surveying, Search and Rescue, Utility

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
14,826 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,780 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Airworthy

Avionics

Audio

Garmin 340 - Audio Panel

Comms

Trig TY96 - 8.33 Radio, Radio

ADSB

Bendix King - Transponder

PFD

RCA 2610 - RCA Digital Attitude Indicator

GPS

Sky Map

Additional Equipment

ELT

Artex - ELT

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chronometer

USB Ports

Convenient USB Ports

Cargo Hook

Cargo Hook Prepared

Handling Wheels

Wire Strike Protection

Wire Strike Protection System

High Skid Gear

Windshield Wipers

Windscreen Wipers

Particle Separator

Utility Power Provisions

External and Internal Utility Power Prepared

Fuel Tank Extender

Fuel Tank Range Extender Prepared

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Allison
Engine Model
250-C20B

Asking Price

$850,000

Aircraft Location

Fareham, England, UK

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 10, 2026: $850,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jun 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$850,000