Description

Mini-500 single-seat, experimental helicopter, complete, 1996 model. About 110 hrs. total time. N500ZK; S/N 144. Helicopter is FAA registered, but does not have its Airworthiness Certificate.

Features: Powered by a 70hp Rotax 582 engine with the PEP system upgrade; composite main rotorblades and aluminum tail rotorblades; a comfortable full-cabin enclosure; full instrumentation; lighting (red and green lights on skids, nose light and tail light); a shaft-driven tail rotor; ground-handling wheels.

Condition: Mechanically and cosmetically very good (interior/exterior an 7/8), with no rust or corrosion.  No damage history.  Flies exceptionally well—see below video.

Flight readiness:  Helicopter is complete and mechanically in flight-ready condition  See below video. Ready for pickup or shipment.

Please note: this helicopter is being sold as-is/where-is. Payment must be either in the form of cash or a bank-to-bank wire transfer (helicopter will be released when payment has cleared). The main and tail rotor blades have been removed for transport. Although a flight-demo is not available (see videos), owner will run engine up to speed and demo the operation of the controls for an upfront payment that will then apply to the purchase price. Buyer should be educated about the aircraft they’re purchasing and the requirements for safe flight before purchasing.

Located in North Carolina.

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SPECIFICATIONS:Length: 22½ ft; height: 8 ft; width: 5¼ ft.; empty weight: 350 lbs; max. payload: about 350 lbs;  horsepower: 70 with PEP; max. speed: 110 mph; cruise: 75 mph; VNE: 130 mph; rate of climb: 1100 fpm; flight duration: 2 hours; max. altitude: about 10,000+ ft.