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1983 MD HELICOPTERS 500E
Starts from the median asking price of 108 comparable Helicopter listings ($577,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +8,945 hr vs comps -17.9%
- ADS-B (30% of comps) +14.1%
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Overview
| Make / Model | MD HELICOPTERS 500E |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 16,195 hrs |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
G-ODNM began her career serving the Orange County Sheriff's Department before crossing the Atlantic to the UK in 1998, where she's remained privately owned ever since. Fitted with a Rolls-Royce 250-C20R engine, auxiliary fuel tank, night scanner and hook provisions, she's a versatile platform proven to perform in a range of missions. VAT PAID in the UK
Modifications
Four Bladed Tail Rotor System Rotor Break FARGO Auxiliary Fuel Tank Rain Gutters Night Scanner Heater / Defogger Auto-Reignition Tracor Litter Kit Lead Acid Battery Dual Controls Tactical Cyclic Grip (P1 Side) High Intensity Strobe Lights Stainless Steel Firewall Quick Release Door Hinges Door Openers – Crew & Aft Heated Pitot Extended Landing Gear Facet Oil Filter Particle Separator Wired for Bose Throughout
Avionics
Slant Panel Radar Altimeter HSI Compass System Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTR225 Comm 1 (8.33 Spacing) Avidyne IFD 440 Comm 2 (Nav/Comm/GPS) L-3 Lynx Touch Screen Transponder (ADS-B In/Out) King KMD150 Colour Moving Map GPS Emergency Avionics Switch Digital Chronometer Davron Computer (Digital OAT) Altitude Indicator Vertical Speed Indicator
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MD HELICOPTERS |
| Model | 500E |
| Serial Number | 0010E |
| Registration # | G-ODNM |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 16,195 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROLLS ROYCE M250-C20B |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Slant Panel Radar Altimeter HSI Compass System Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTR225 Comm 1 (8.33 Spacing) Avidyne IFD 440 Comm 2 (Nav/Comm/GPS) L-3 Lynx Touch Screen Transponder (ADS-B In/Out) King KMD150 Colour Moving Map GPS Emergency Avionics Switch Digital Chronometer Davron Computer (Digital OAT) Altitude Indicator Vertical Speed Indicator |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Four Bladed Tail Rotor System Rotor Break FARGO Auxiliary Fuel Tank Rain Gutters Night Scanner Heater / Defogger Auto-Reignition Tracor Litter Kit Lead Acid Battery Dual Controls Tactical Cyclic Grip (P1 Side) High Intensity Strobe Lights Stainless Steel Firewall Quick Release Door Hinges Door Openers – Crew & Aft Heated Pitot Extended Landing Gear Facet Oil Filter Particle Separator Wired for Bose Throughout |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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Last flight
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