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1989 MD Helicopters 500ETurbine Helicopter • TX, USA

This 1989 McDonnell Douglas 500E helicopter, with a total airframe time of 11,950 hours, presents a specific operational history. The seller emphasizes its use in "easy surveillance work" rather than demanding agricultural or utility roles, noting the absence of a cargo hook and the presence of the original "surf board" on the upper cowl as indicators of this history. The aircraft is described as sitting tall on its gear with windows in excellent condition and a lack of oil canning in the airframe, with the paint noted as being in good condition.

The helicopter is powered by a Rolls Royce M250-C20B engine with 2,969 hours since major...

Year
1989
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
500
Model
500E

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Aerial Surveying, Passenger, Utility
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
11,950 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,969 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Current FAA C Of A And Annual Inspection. Airworthy.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GPS

Comms

King KY 165 - VHF Radio, VHF Radio

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 335 - ADS-B Transponder

Audio

PS Engineering 6000

EMS/EIS

Shadin Digiflo - Fuel Flow System

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Cargo Hook

Heater

Bearpaws

Cabin Door Opener Kit

Bubble Windows

Bubble Cabin Windows

Battery

Lead Acid Battery

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1989
Paint Year
1989
Interior Notes
Leather Interior Front And Rear
Exterior Notes
Original 'Surf Board' Still Fitted To The Upper Cowl. Paint Is In Good Condition. Windows Could've Been Installed Yesterday.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Rolls Royce
Engine Model
M250-C20B

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Aircraft Location

TX, USA

Listing Details

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First Seen: Dec 1, 2025

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