Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Delivered ex New Zealand, currently available in New Zealand
• Great times remaining on major airframe components
• 12-year airframe inspection due November 2033
• Lycoming LTS101-700D-2 engine, HSI (1800 hours) due now
• Remaining times: MGB 2,652 hours, Epicyclic 1,677 hours, MRB 13,229 hours, TRB 1,238 hours, TGB 2,214 hours, Starflex 2,095 hours
• Extensive avionics suite: Garmin SL30 NAV/COM, Garmin SL40 VHF/COMM, PS Engineering audio panel, TAIT 2000 FM COMM, Artex ME406 ELT, digital engine gauges (Heli-Lynx), KRA10 RAD ALT, NVIS cockpit, TracMap AG GPS, EITS flight recorder, V2 Tracker, L3 NGT9000 ADS-B XPDR, removable raised instrument panel support
• Utility and entertainment: blue/white exterior, two place bench seat provisions, sliding door (LHS), baggage bay extender, additional baggage door latches, LH sliding door, auxiliary bleed air system, engine IBF, lead acid battery, oil vent re-routing, ADC oil filter, strobe lights, door windows, FP co-pilot side vertical hinges, LH aft baggage door, Schroth pilot's seat belt
• Dart skid tubes, onboard systems fuel drain guard, composites international windows, collective lever protector
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus AS 350BA (AStar) is an earlier variant of the AS350 family, positioned as a straightforward, work-oriented single-engine helicopter with a broad operating envelope for day-to-day utility flying. Buyers typically consider it when they want a proven airframe that can be configured for passenger transport, aerial work, or public-service-style missions, and when they value a simpler single-engine operating model over twin-engine redundancy.
Mission Fit
In service use, the AS 350BA tends to fit missions that prioritize access, hovering and low-speed maneuvering, and the ability to switch between passenger and work configurations. It is commonly selected for operations that benefit from a practical cabin, good external visibility, and compatibility with common role equipment. It is less aligned with missions that are dominated by cruise speed, long legs without refueling, or requirements that effectively drive operators to twin-engine types.
Cabin
Cabin experience is functional rather than luxury-oriented: the aircraft is generally configured to move a small group plus pilot, with easy loading and good visibility. Comfort, noise levels, and finish vary significantly by interior package and the aircraft’s utility history. Door configuration and seating choices can materially affect how quickly you can reconfigure between passenger and work missions.