MD 500ER Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The MD 500ER, 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 309 NM/355 SM seats-full range. The MD 500ER 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 500ER is $1,250,000.00. A $625,000.00 loan over 120 months including $2604.17 per month in interest equates to a $31,339.82 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $7.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the MD 500ER has total variable costs of $294,930.00, total fixed costs of $172,235.00, and an annual budget of $467,165.00. This breaks down to $1,038.14 per hour.