MD Helicopters 500CPiston Helicopter • Maiden, NC, USA

This McDonnell Douglas 500C, registered as N777NC, is offered for sale at $625,000 by American Helicopter Company, based in Maiden, North Carolina. It is an IFR-equipped turbine helicopter with a total airframe time of 5,947 hours, supported by complete logs. The aircraft has just 150 hours since its complete restoration and comes with a fresh 100-hour and annual inspection.

The engine is a highlight, with 151 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO. Additionally, the main and tail blades have only 50 hours since new. Recent component upgrades include a new C18 starter generator and a new battery. Avionics-wise, the...