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500NMD Helicopters 500N

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
58
Active
48
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
H500
H500
1,700 kg320 nm117 kt5
Type certification

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.

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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People also ask
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.