500N — MD Helicopters 500N
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 58
- Active
- 48
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H500 H500 | — | 1,700 kg | 320 nm | 117 kt | 5 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS H3WE · 26 · issued 2013-11-06
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS H3WE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered 500N aircraft
Individual 500N airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N33C2018
- N520VC2015
- N520PD2014
- N977WF2013
- N913PG2008
- N523HB2007
- N103CG2006
- VH-NZY2002
- N520GK2002
- N515TH2002
- PPMDD2001
- N520AP2001
- N910PG2000
- N705122000
- N911PG2000
- VH-INM1999
- HB-ZBM1999
- N102CG1998
- C-FTEA1997
- N215M1997
- N952SD1995
- PTYAQ1995
- HB-ZRM1995
- N303HF1994
How many MD Helicopters 500N are there?
58 MD Helicopters 500N are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 48 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the MD Helicopters 500N?
The MD Helicopters 500N has a range of about 320 nautical miles.
How fast is the MD Helicopters 500N?
The MD Helicopters 500N cruises at around 117 knots.
What is the MD Helicopters 500N's maximum take-off weight?
The MD Helicopters 500N has a maximum take-off weight of 1,700 kg.
How many seats does the MD Helicopters 500N have?
The MD Helicopters 500N is typically configured for up to 5 occupants.
Is the MD Helicopters 500N type certified?
Yes. The MD Helicopters 500N holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.