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2002 MD Helicopters 520NTurbine Helicopter • El Cajon, California

This 2002 McDonnell Douglas 520N helicopter, registered as N515TH, presents a well-maintained example with 1,950 total hours on the airframe. It is powered by a 450 horsepower Rolls-Royce 250-C20R enhanced engine that has only 180 hours since its last hot section inspection. The aircraft features the revolutionary NOTAR anti-torque system and a five-blade articulated main rotor, contributing to its quiet and smooth flight characteristics. A fresh annual inspection was completed in January 2024, confirming its airworthy status.

The helicopter is equipped for VFR flight operations with a modern Garmin avionics suite including a GTN 650Xi...

Year
2002
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
520N
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
Inspection Status
Annual Done January 2024 Airworthy

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650Xi - GTN Nav/Comm/GPS

Comms

Bendix/King KY 196A - KY Comm

Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

Weather

Traffic

Traffic Avoidance System

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B Transponder

ADS-B In

ADS-B Equipped

PFD

MFD

EMS/EIS

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Cargo Hook

Cargo Hook with Onboard Digital/Analog Indicator on Pilot Side

Heater

Baggage Compartment

Landing Gear

Ground Handling Wheel Quick Attach

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Auxiliary Fuel Tank with 21-gal Capacity

Doors

Forward and Aft Meeker Quick Release Door Hinges

Lighting System

Night Scanner Lighting System

Raingutters

AAI Raingutters

ELT

Artex 110-406HM - ELT

iPad Mount

Mount for iPad on Pilot Side

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Heated Pitot Tube

Wire Strike Protection

Wire Strike Protection System

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
250-C20R
Engine Power
450 HP

Asking Price

$1,050,000

Aircraft Location

El Cajon, California

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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

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

Apr 20, 2025: $1,095,000 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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