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1989 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 500E Turbine Helicopters
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable MCDONNELL 500E series listings ($1,299,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +5,046 hr vs comps -10.1%
- Engine time +16,125 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (20% of comps) +7.5%
- ADS-B (20% of comps) +12.5%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 82 FAA-registered +3.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 500E Turbine Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | 19,872 hrs |
| Engine time | 34031 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500H |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 350, GMA350Hc |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | GARMIN GTR 205 |
Description
Detailed Description Sellacopter is proud to present N8330P, a beautiful 1989 MD 500E that has benefited from extensive recent investment and upgrades. This aircraft received fresh exterior paint in 2024, a refreshed black interior, and significant recent maintenance including a factory-overhauled main rotor hub in June 2024, along with fresh overhauls of the swashplate, main rotor gearbox, and tail rotor gearbox. Most recently, the cockpit was completely modernized in May 2025 with a full Garmin glass avionics package featuring a G500H TXi, GTN 750Xi, GTX 345, GTR 205, GMA 350Hc, and an all-new instrument panel and console. Beyond its recent improvements, N8330P is exceptionally well equipped for a variety of missions with a Soloy auxiliary fuel tank, dual external cargo hooks, wire strike protection, dual controls, and rapid-removal doors. Combining the proven performance and versatility of the MD 500E with extensive recent upgrades, a modern Garmin cockpit, and a highly capable equipment package, N8330P stands out as an exceptionally well-appointed 500E ready for a wide range of missions. MAINTENANCE M/R Hub: factory overhauled June 2024 Swashplate, M/R Gearbox, T/R Gearbox: Fresh Overhauls 4x M/R Blades: Replaced 2019 *Specifications and times are subject to verification. Aircraft offered is subject to prior sale, lease, and / or withdrawal from the market.* AIRFRAME Airframe Total Time: 19,871.7 hours USA Based and N Registered Extensive Recent Upgrades
Modifications
ENGINE Rolls Royce 250-C20B Total Time Since New: 34,031.2 hours Serial No: CAE-830401
Avionics
AVIONICS/INSTRUMENTS Full Gamin Glass installed May 2025 Garmin G500H TXi GDU 1060 GSU75H ADAHRS Garmin GTN750Xi GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GTX345 Transponder w/ ADS-B in/out Garmin GTR205 VHF Comm 2 Garmin GMA350Hc Audio Controller USB Chargers throughout New Instrument Panel and Console ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Soloy Auxilary Fuel Tank Dual External Cargo Hooks Wire Strike Protection Kit Dual Controls Rapid Removal Doors (*Headsets in photos not included)
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.
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