Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Located in Auckland, New Zealand; status: available and airworthy
- Total airframe time: 13,927 hours
- 12-year airframe inspection due November 2033
- Main rotor gearbox: 2,652 hours remaining; epicyclic: 1,677; main rotor blades: 13,229; tail rotor blades: 1,238; tail rotor gearbox: 2,214; Starflex: 2,095
- Engine: Lycoming LTS101-700D-2 (HSI due now)
- Avionics: 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 radar altimeter, NVIS cockpit, TracMap AG GPS, EITS flight recorder, V2 tracker, L3 NGT9000 ADS-B transponder, removable raised instrument panel support
- Equipment: dual controls, heater, baggage compartment, DART skid tubes, onboard systems fuel drain guard, composites international windows, collective lever protector, additional baggage door latches, aux bleed air system, baggage bay extender, LH sliding door, engine IBF, lead acid battery, oil vent re-routing, ADC oil filter, strobe lights, door windows, two place bench seat (co-pilot side), vertical hinges LH aft baggage door, Schroth pilot's seat belt
- Blue/white exterior, utility interior configuration
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus AS350B2 (often referred to as the AStar B2) is a single-turbine light helicopter commonly used for utility, passenger transport, and aerial work. It is known for strong power margins in hot-and-high environments, straightforward single-engine operating concepts, and a large, flexible cabin/cargo area relative to its class. Typical missions include short-to-medium legs with frequent landings where rapid turnaround and multi-role capability matter more than long-range cruise efficiency.
Mission Fit
The AS350B2 fits operators who need a robust, general-purpose platform that can switch between passenger, utility, and specialized roles with mission kits. It is typically most effective on regional missions with variable landing sites and payload requirements, including performance-sensitive high-density-altitude days.
Cabin
Cabin layout is mission-driven: it can be configured for passenger seating, mixed passenger/cargo, or utility-focused interiors. The cabin and wide access points support loading of gear and work equipment, while ride comfort and noise levels depend heavily on interior fit, soundproofing options, and installed equipment (e.g., baskets, racks, mission avionics).