Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 500-E
Rotorcraft · ALLISON 250-C20 SER
Registered
4
Year Range
1988–1999
NTSB Events
2
Airworthiness Directives
0
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 500-E aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- MT 25.0% 1
- WA 25.0% 1
- FL 25.0% 1
- CA 25.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 25.0% 1
- 1990s 25.0% 1
- Unknown 50.0% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 500-E aircraft
2 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 2.
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Sep 1, 1975
N177TATKINSON, Kansas Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 2, 1968
N177TPUNTA GORDA, Florida
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 500-E
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 500-E
13 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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11/06/2010
STC ST03885AT
Installation of Avionica Inc Cellular module
Archeion Holdings LLC
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10/04/2010
STC ST03885AT
Installation of Avionica Inc Cellular module
Archeion Holdings LLC
-
09/21/2010
STC ST02472AT
Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR).
Archeion Holdings LLC
-
04/16/2009
STC ST02540AT-D (1)
Installation of replacement fuel tank sealant system
FFC Manufacturing
-
07/20/2006
STC ST00844WI-D
Modification of Collins TCAS II or TCAS-94 (TCAS II) system installation with Collins TTR-920 Change 7.0 Receiver Transmitter to a Collins TCAS II or TCAS-94 OTCAS II) system insta…
Rockwell Collins Inc
-
03/06/2006
STC ST00961LA
Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.
Mass Systems Inc.
-
01/24/2005
STC SA2693NM
Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.
Electronics International Inc.
-
12/14/2004
STC ST00844WI-D
Modification of Collins TCAS II or TCAS-94 (TCAS II) system installation with Collins TTR-920 Change 7.0 Receiver Transmitter to a Collins TCAS II or TCAS-94 OTCAS II) system insta…
Rockwell Collins Inc
-
12/01/2003
STC ST00961LA
Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.
Mass Systems Inc.
-
02/24/2003
STC ST01142WI-D
Modification of a single or dual Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94D Mode S Transponder System installation with CTL-92 control head to a Flight ID capable Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94D Mode S T…
Rockwell Collins Inc
-
03/10/2000
STC ST00844WI-D
Modification of Collins TCAS II or TCAS-94 (TCAS II) system installation with Collins TTR-920 Change 7.0 Receiver Transmitter to a Collins TCAS II or TCAS-94 OTCAS II) system insta…
Rockwell Collins Inc
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05/20/1993
STC SA2622NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101)
Precise Flight Inc
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01/26/1988
STC SA2693NM
Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.
Electronics International
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELI CO 500-E
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 4 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →