Boeing 737-500 for Sale | 737 Classic | ICCJET

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Narrowbody · 737 Classic

Boeing 737-500 for Sale

The Boeing 737-500 is the shortest member of the 737 Classic family, a shortened 737-300: 31.0 m long, 110 to 132 seats in typical layouts and 2,375 nm of range, the longest of the Classic family.

Boeing delivered 389 between 1990 and 1999. ICCJET sources remaining aircraft for operators who need a proven narrowbody for short routes.

Current availability. For the 737-500, ICCJET has up to 5 on-market aircraft and at least 1 off-market aircraft. Contact us for a consultation: tell us your missions, year range and budget, and we will show you the ones that fit. Confirmed requests, for example with proof of funds, are processed first.

Request a 737-500

At a glance

Key figures

132
Seats, typical max
2,375 nm
Range (4,398 km)
60.6 t
Max takeoff weight
23.3 m³
Cargo volume
389
Aircraft built

Full 737-500 specifications, history and comparisons

Market snapshot

737-500 fleet and production

Aircraft delivered 389
First delivery 28 February 1990, Southwest Airlines
Last delivery 21 July 1999, All Nippon Airways
In service 134 aircraft (July 2019)
What this means An ageing fleet: the condition of each airframe and engine matters more than the year

Source: public fleet data. Fleet numbers keep falling as aircraft retire. ICCJET confirms live availability, online and offline, for each request.

Buyer checklist

What to check before you buy a 737-500

  1. Two engines, two histories. Each CFM56-3 has its own records. Check life-limited parts (LLP) remaining, the last shop visit and the next one due, engine by engine.
  2. Age and ageing-aircraft programmes. All 737-500s were built between 1989 and 1999. Check structural inspection status, corrosion history and compliance with ageing-aircraft requirements.
  3. Flight deck. The -500 was built with either an electronic or a mechanical instrument flight deck. Confirm which one, and what it means for your crews and for any avionics mandates.
  4. Heavy maintenance. Date and findings of the last heavy check and what falls due next. The next check can change the value of the deal.
  5. Landing gear. Overhaul status and time remaining on the main and nose gear.
  6. Records. Back-to-birth records, airworthiness directives and service bulletins, damage and repair history.
  7. Cabin. Current layout and seat count against your plan, including galleys, lavatories and in-flight entertainment.
  8. Delivery conditions. Agree delivery and return conditions in writing: engine and airframe condition, records, paint and cabin.
  9. Registration and transition. Plan the certificate of airworthiness and the change of registry early. Compare 21 aircraft registries.

Choosing

737-500 or 737-600?

Boeing 737-500

Seats110 to 132 typical, up to 140
Range2,375 nm (4,398 km)
Operating empty weight31.95 t
Cargo volume23.3 m³
Max takeoff weight60.55 t
Length31.0 m
Wingspan28.9 m
EnginesCFM56-3, 20,000 lbf
Built1989 to 1999

Boeing 737-600

Seats130
Range3,235 nm (5,991 km)
Operating empty weight36.4 t
Cargo volume20.4 m³
Max takeoff weight65.5 t
Length31.24 m
Wingspan34.32 m
EnginesCFM56-7B, 20,000 to 22,000 lbf
Built1998 to 2006

Almost the same length, two generations. The 737-600 replaced the 737-500 with a new, larger wing and the CFM56-7B, and flies 860 nm farther. The 737-500 is 4.4 t lighter empty.

Also consider

Alternatives on ICCJET

Process

How a purchase works with ICCJET

  1. Brief. Missions, routes, seat count, budget, delivery date.
  2. Search. The online market and the offline market.
  3. Shortlist. Records review of every candidate, engine by engine.
  4. Offer. Letter of intent and deposit. Escrow available, in fiat or cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC, ETH).
  5. Inspection. Physical inspection and records audit at the facility you choose.
  6. Closing. Bill of sale, delivery, change of registry.

FAQ

737-500 for sale: questions

How much does a Boeing 737-500 cost?

The price depends on airframe condition, engine life remaining and the next heavy check. ICCJET gives a current indication for each aircraft on request.

How many passengers does the 737-500 carry?

110 to 132 in typical layouts, up to 140.

What is the range of the 737-500?

2,375 nm (4,398 km).

When was the last 737-500 built?

The last one was delivered to All Nippon Airways on 21 July 1999.

Can ICCJET offer a 737-500 that is not advertised?

Yes. Alongside up to 5 on-market aircraft, ICCJET has at least 1 off-market 737-500. Details on off-market aircraft are shared on request. Confirmed requests are processed first.

ICCJET

Aircraft broker since 2012

We work both markets at once. The online market is what everyone sees. The offline market is where many of the best aircraft change hands, before a listing ever appears.

Online market

WhatPublicly listed aircraft
Our workWe track the listings and check each aircraft before you see it

Offline market

WhatAircraft sold privately, never advertised
Our workReached through 30,000+ contacts: airlines, owners, operators, MRO

Information on offline aircraft is shared on request.