| Tail Number / N-Number | N523HB |
| Manufacturer | MD HELICOPTERS INC |
| Model | 500N |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | LN105 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 2 (12,500 - 19,999 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYC |
| Engine Model | 250-C20R/2 |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH |
| Street | 2000 MAIN ST |
| City | HUNTINGTON BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92648-2702 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-05-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-06-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51512304 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A694C4 |