Specifications
Broker
THE HELICOPTER LINE
AI Description
- Model: AS350B-2
- Condition: Used
- Location: Glentanner, Mount Cook, New Zealand
- Configuration: Tourism/Utility
- Total Airframe Time: 15,850 hours
- Main Rotor Mast Inspection: Completed April 2025 (5400 hr/6 yr)
- Dual Front Seat
- FDC Barrier Filter
- Snow Shoes
- Engine Options: Different engine options available
- Avionics:
- Audio Panel: GMA340H
- GPS NAV/VHF COMM: Garmin GNS 430
- VHF COMM: King KY196A
- Transponder: Appareo Stratus ESG
- FM COMM: Tait
- Radar Altimeter: Freeflight TRA3500
- Camera: EITS
- 144 Month Inspection Due: 05/01/2026
- Bearpaws: Yes
- ADS-B Equipped: Yes
- Artificial Horizon: Yes
- Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT): Yes
- Main Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining: 1455 hours
- Tail Rotor Blade Time Remaining: 380 hours
- Tail Rotor Gearbox Time Remaining: 2265 hours
- Engine 1:
- MO3 - T1 Disc: 470 cycles remaining
- MO4 - FT Disc: 830 cycles remaining
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).