1970 MD Helicopters 500C
Single Turbine Helicopter
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Low hours and great component times remaining. This aircraft is ready for its next adventure. Please contact Heath Owens at International Aircraft Marketing & Sales for more information.
Engine
1st Stage Wheel: 1,386 hrs time remaining 2nd Stage Wheel: 1,386 hrs time remaining 3rd Stage Wheel: 1,600 hrs time remaining 4th Stage Wheel: 2,133 hrs time remaining COMPRESSOR: 1,323 hrs time remaining
Propeller
5-Blade
Interior
1 Crew 3 Passenger Seating
Modifications / STCs
• DUAL CONTROLS
• GROUND HANDLING WHEELS
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
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globalair.com
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BC, Canada | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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trade-a-plane.com
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Langley, BC, Canada | Jun 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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aso.com
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$: Inquire
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BC, Canada | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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International Aircraft Marketing and Sales
aircraftdealer.com
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Sarasota, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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globalplanesearch.com
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BC, Canada | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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International Aircraft Marketing & Sales
controller.com
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Langley, BC, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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International Aircraft Marketing & Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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Langley, BC, Canada | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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aviationtrader.com.au
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Langley, British Columbia, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Md Helicopters 500C
This 1970 Md Helicopters 500C (C-FJJO) is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with 5,594 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 500C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $539,000 to $699,000.
The 500C cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 232 nm (430 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $192/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $450/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $80,000. With 5,594 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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MD Helicopters 500C — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateMD HELICOPTERS 500
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-FJJO) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for C-FJJO.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-FJJO). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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