Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Located in New Zealand, currently flying
• 5,475 total airframe hours
• 12Y/144M airframe and engine inspections completed May 2026
• Fresh paint (Gun Metal Grey) and avionic refit in June 2024
• Fresh 600-hour airframe and engine inspections due Jan 2025
• Main rotor blade time remaining: 14,558 hours; hub: 547 hours; gearbox: 3,151 hours
• Tail rotor blade time remaining: 2,558 hours; gearbox: 851 hours
• SAFRAN ARRIEL 1D1 engine, 1,940 SMOH, TBO 3,600 hours, 1,660 hours remaining on major components (MO1-MO5) until Oct 2035
• Modifications: FDC Inlet Barrier Filter, wire strike protection kit, air conditioning, facet scavenge oil filter, high skids, LH sliding door, high impact crew seats, LED lighting, tinted windows, high wind tie down kit, ground handling wheels, dual controls
• Garmin avionics suite with ADS-B, WAAS, radar altimeter, VEMD, Bluetooth audio, iPad mount
• Corporate 6-seat interior, slick and tidy
• Annual inspection due April 2025; airworthy status confirmed
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).