Specifications
AI Description
- Model: AIRBUS AS350B2
- One-owner airframe, well-maintained
- Total airframe time: 1,783.5 hours
- Total landings: 4,213
- Engine total time: 1,731.1 hours
- Engine cycles: 3,797
- Basic empty weight: 3,022 lbs
- Maintenance inspections completed until June 2025
- Enrolled in SAFRAN Engine Program
- Avionics:
- Garmin GNS-530 Com/Nav/GPS
- Garmin GTX 328 Transponder Mode S
- Honeywell KI-206 VOR/LOC/GS Indicator
- Honeywell KY-196A #2 Com
- Honeywell KX-165 Nav/Comm 2
- Honeywell KRA-10A Radar Altimeter
- Honeywell KCS-55A
- L3 Harris AI-330A Attitude Indicator
- SFIM 85T31 2-Axis Autopilot
- Garmin GMA-340 Audio Controller
- 5-place custom VIP interior with beige leather and fabric
- Exterior color: Blue with white accent
- Additional equipment:
- Rotor brake
- Cabin heat & defroster
- Soundproofing
- Float provisions installed (emergency float system uninstalled but available)
- No known damage history
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).