MD Helicopters 500 Helicopter in Florida
Florida is a major used-aircraft transaction state with high concentration of flight schools, dealers and aviation events (Sun 'n Fun, Naples, Vero Beach, Lakeland). The flat terrain and dense GA airport network make Florida ideal for cross-country training and recreational flying year-round.
2 used MD Helicopters 500 helicopters for sale in Florida · 5-seat · $425K – $1.3M · updated 4 hours ago
About the MD Helicopters 500
The MD 500 is the iconic agile light turbine helicopter — compact, fast and nimble, descended from the Hughes 369/500 and powered by an Allison/Rolls-Royce 250 turbine. The 500D and 500E variants (the E adds a pointed nose and more cabin room) are favourites for utility, law-enforcement, longline and private flying, prized for their performance, responsiveness and rugged dynamic components.
MD Helicopters 500 Specifications
Model specThe MD Helicopters 500 is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 223–232 nm (413–430 km), and a useful load of 1,550 lbs (703 kg).
2 MD Helicopters 500 For Sale
There are currently 2 used MD Helicopters 500 for sale, ranging from $425,000 to $1,300,000, with a median asking price of $862,500.
MD Helicopters 500 Variants
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MD Helicopters 500 Price & Cost
How much does a MD Helicopters 500 cost? Used 500 prices: $425K – $1.3M, average $862K (median $862K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used MD Helicopters 500
Buying a MD Helicopters 500 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
Frequently Asked Questions — MD Helicopters 500
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MD Helicopters 500 Inventory by Country
| United States | 15 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Kenya | 1 |
| Philippines | 1 |
| TX | 1 |
MD Helicopters 500 by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Recently Sold MD Helicopters 500
| 1985 500E | $850,000 |
| 1987 500E | $1,650,218 |
| 1995 MD500N | $1,150,000 |
MD Helicopters 500 Safety Record
Across all 500 variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2007–2007. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2007 | Yerington, NV | Minor | The failure of the student and instructor to maintain an adequate main rotor rpm, and the instructor’s inadequate in-fli… |
NTSB records 2007–2007. Includes all MD Helicopters 500 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.