Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N
27 Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1992–1998. Most are registered in HI, DE and AL.
- Registered today
- 27
- Years built
- 1992–1998
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 8
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 20, 2022Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Newport Beach, CAN521HB
- Sep 2, 2016Damage not reported · serious injuries · Honolulu, HIN301HF
- Aug 12, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Idaho Falls, IDN18GH
- Apr 18, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Santa Monica, CAN769KB
- Oct 16, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Los Alamitos, CAN521HB
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199541 reports on Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- lens7
- switch6
- mast4
- light3
- bearing2
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1992 | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | |
| 1994 | 3 | |
| 1995 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 41 service difficulty reports on Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- H3WE
- Type certificate holder
- MD HELICOPTERS INC (MDHI)
500N aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N102CG | 1998 | Surprise, AZ | — |
| N18GH | — | Honolulu, HI | Aug 23, 2017 |
| N215M | 1997 | Williamstown, WV | Mar 3, 2025 |
| N301HF | — | Honolulu, HI | Mar 20, 1996 |
| N302HF | 1992 | Honolulu, HI | Dec 10, 2001 |
| N303HF | 1994 | Honolulu, HI | Oct 23, 2019 |
| N510PJ | 1993 | Honolulu, HI | Jul 31, 2020 |
| N512PJ | 1992 | Honolulu, HI | Aug 6, 2022 |
| N513PJ | 1993 | Honolulu, HI | Sep 22, 2020 |
| N520AN | 1992 | Wilmington, DE | Jul 9, 2003 |
| N520EA | 1994 | Wilmington, DE | Apr 27, 2022 |
| N520HS | 1992 | Birmingham, AL | Jul 27, 2021 |
| N520KY | 1992 | Birmingham, AL | Jul 30, 2012 |
| N520MD | 1992 | Savannah, GA | Aug 20, 2018 |
| N520MG | 1992 | Columbus, OH | Dec 13, 2007 |
| N520MH | 1993 | Reno, NV | Mar 23, 2021 |
| N520N | 1992 | Incline Village, NV | Jan 23, 2026 |
| N520NM | 1992 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | Jul 20, 2021 |
| N520NT | — | Portland, OR | Jun 22, 2022 |
| N523CP | — | Surprise, AZ | Aug 26, 2025 |
| N527FB | 1992 | Savannah, GA | Nov 3, 2010 |
| N672TS | — | Lillian, AL | Feb 4, 2026 |
| N69TP | 1994 | Middletown, DE | Oct 17, 2024 |
| N769KB | 1993 | Medford, OR | Oct 3, 2022 |
| N909AG | 1992 | Mesa, AZ | Sep 9, 2021 |