MD 500C Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The MD 500C, manufactured from 1972 - 1976, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 3 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 16,000', a normal cruise speed of 131 KTS/151 MPH, and a 349 NM/402 SM seats-full range. The MD 500C has a 00' balanced field length and 00' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'04" high, 04'06" wide, and 03'06" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 10.00 ft^3; 10.00 ft^3 being internal and 00.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned MD 500C is $225,000.00. A $112,500.00 loan over 120 months including $468.75 per month in interest equates to a $5,641.17 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $7.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the MD 500C has total variable costs of $289,890.00, total fixed costs of $46,235.00, and an annual budget of $336,125.00. This breaks down to $746.94 per hour.