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2002 MD Helicopters 520NTurbine Helicopter • El Cajon, CA, USA

This 2002 McDonnell Douglas 520N, registered as N515TH, presents a well-equipped and maintained NOTAR utility helicopter with 1,950 total time on the airframe. It is powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C20R engine with 450 shaft horsepower, which has only 180 hours since its last hot section inspection. The aircraft is in annual airworthy condition, having just completed a fresh inspection in January 2024, and comes with complete logs.

Avionics are centered on a modern Garmin suite, including a GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm and a GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, supporting single-pilot IFR operations with traffic and weather data. The helicopter is...

Year
2002
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
520
Model
520N
Tail #
N515TH
Serial #
LN099

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Passenger, Utility
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,950 hrs
Engine 1 Time
180 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Yes
Inspection Status
Annual done January 2024 Airworthy Yes

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650Xi - GTN Nav/Comm/GPS

Comms

Bendix/King KY 196A - KY Comm

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

Traffic

Traffic Avoidance System Yes

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B Transponder

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Dual Controls Yes

Cargo Hook

Cargo Hook w/Onboard Digital/Analog Indicator on Pilot Side

Heater

Heater Yes

Baggage Compartment

Baggage Compartment Yes

Landing Gear

Ground Handling Wheel Quick Attach

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Auxiliary Fuel Tank w/21-gal Capacity

Doors

Forward & Aft Meeker Quick Release Door Hinges

Lighting

Night Scanner Lighting System

Rain Gutters

AAI Raingutters

ELT

Artex 110-406HM - ELT

Mount

Mount for iPad on Pilot Side

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Pitot Tube

Heated Pitot Tube

Wire Strike Protection

Wire Strike Protection System Yes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2002
Paint Year
2002
Interior Notes
Dark Blue Leather Seats with Gray Carpet in Good Condition. Cockpit and Cabin Entry Steps. Cockpit and Cabin Utility Lights. Outstanding Visibility From Cockpit!
Exterior Notes
All Over Metallic Blue in Excellent Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Rolls Royce
Engine Model
250C20R
Engine Power
450 HP

Asking Price

$1,150,000

Aircraft Location

El Cajon, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 31, 2026: $1,150,000(+$100,000) - controller

Sep 8, 2025: $1,050,000(+$45,000) - controller

Aug 15, 2025: $1,005,000(-$90,000) - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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Asking Price

$1,150,000