MD 500D Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The MD 500D, manufactured from 1976 - 1982, 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 134 KTS/155 MPH, and a 306 NM/353 SM seats-full range. The MD 500D 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 500D is $352,500.00. A $176,250.00 loan over 120 months including $734.38 per month in interest equates to a $8,837.83 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $7.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the MD 500D has total variable costs of $301,230.00, total fixed costs of $57,235.00, and an annual budget of $358,465.00. This breaks down to $796.59 per hour.