Specifications
AI Description
- Model: AS350B-2
- Condition: Used
- One owner, meticulously maintained, no damage history
- Float provisions installed; floats uninstalled but available
- Engine: SAFRAN ARRIEL 1D1, enrolled in SAFRAN Engine Program
- Engine fire detection system included
- 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
- SFIM 85T31 2-Axis Autopilot
- Garmin GMA-340 Audio Controller
- Interior: 5-place custom VIP interior with beige leather and fabric, soundproofing
- Exterior: Blue with white accents, painted in 2000
- Additional features: Dual controls, cabin heat & defroster, baggage compartment, rotor brake, emergency float system available
- Inspection status: Maintenance completed June 2025, airworthy
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).