Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Located in New Zealand, operated under VFR flight rules
• 5,460 total airframe hours, complete logs available
• Fresh paint and avionics refit in June 2024; gun metal grey exterior
• Fresh 600-hour airframe and engine inspections due Jan 2025; annual inspection April 2025
• Main rotor blade: 14,558 hrs remaining; hub: 547 hrs; gearbox: 3,151 hrs remaining
• Tail rotor blade: 2,558 hrs remaining; gearbox: 851 hrs remaining
• SAFRAN ARRIEL 1D1 engine: 1,900 SMOH, 1,740 hrs or until Oct 2035 remaining, TBO 3,600 hrs
• Corporate 6-seat configuration, tidy interior (2014)
• Climate-controlled air conditioning, tinted windows, high skids, LH sliding door, high-impact crew seats
• Dual controls, baggage compartment, ground handling wheels
• Garmin avionics suite: GTN-650 GPS/Nav/Com, GTX-33H/ES transponder, GTR 225 Com, Honeywell radar altimeter, VEMD, ADS-B, WAAS, Bluetooth audio panel, iPad mount
• Additional: FDC inlet barrier filter, wire strike protection kit, facet scavenge oil filter, LED lights, high wind tie down kit
• Airworthy, ready for private or corporate use
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).