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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 apply

0 ADs match the Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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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 1995

41 reports on Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. lens7
  2. switch6
  3. mast4
  4. light3
  5. bearing2

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
199211
19934
19943
19951
19971
19981
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
HI7
DE4
AL3
AZ3
GA2
NV2
OR2
FL1
ID1
OH1

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.
See the registered Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N102CG1998Surprise, AZ—
N18GH—Honolulu, HIAug 23, 2017
N215M1997Williamstown, WVMar 3, 2025
N301HF—Honolulu, HIMar 20, 1996
N302HF1992Honolulu, HIDec 10, 2001
N303HF1994Honolulu, HIOct 23, 2019
N510PJ1993Honolulu, HIJul 31, 2020
N512PJ1992Honolulu, HIAug 6, 2022
N513PJ1993Honolulu, HISep 22, 2020
N520AN1992Wilmington, DEJul 9, 2003
N520EA1994Wilmington, DEApr 27, 2022
N520HS1992Birmingham, ALJul 27, 2021
N520KY1992Birmingham, ALJul 30, 2012
N520MD1992Savannah, GAAug 20, 2018
N520MG1992Columbus, OHDec 13, 2007
N520MH1993Reno, NVMar 23, 2021
N520N1992Incline Village, NVJan 23, 2026
N520NM1992Port Saint Lucie, FLJul 20, 2021
N520NT—Portland, ORJun 22, 2022
N523CP—Surprise, AZAug 26, 2025
N527FB1992Savannah, GANov 3, 2010
N672TS—Lillian, ALFeb 4, 2026
N69TP1994Middletown, DEOct 17, 2024
N769KB1993Medford, OROct 3, 2022
N909AG1992Mesa, AZSep 9, 2021

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