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...
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
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
Asking Price
$850,000
Fareham, England, UK
Jun 10, 2026: $850,000 - controller
Asking Price
$850,000
Fareham, England, UK
Jun 10, 2026: $850,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$850,000