MD 500E Price and Operating Costs
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Specifications
The MD 500E, manufactured from 1983-2019, 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 135 KTS/156 MPH, and a 170 NM/195 SM seats-full range. The MD 500E 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 15.00 ft^3; 10.00 ft^3 being internal and 05.00 ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned MD 500E is $1,800,000.00. A $900,000.00 loan over 120 months including $3750 per month in interest equates to a $45,129.34 per-period payment. Based on 300 annual owner-operated hours and $6.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the MD 500E has total variable costs of $233,460.00, total fixed costs of $399,674.00, and an annual budget of $633,134.00. This breaks down to $2,110.45 per hour.
RANGE:
170 NM / 195 SM
170 NM / 195 SM
SPEED:
135 KTS / 156 MPH
135 KTS / 156 MPH
PRICE:
$1,800,000.00
$1,800,000.00
MAX PASSENGERS:
3 people
3 people
Flying 300 Hours per Year
Annual Owner Hours
300
Annual Charter Hours
-
Fuel Cost
$6.00
Total Fixed Cost
$399,674.00
Total Variable Cost
$233,460.00
Annual Budget
$633,134.00
Total Hourly Cost
$2,110.45
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