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AIRBUS EC 130B4(2009)

Specifications

Year2009
Serial Number--
Registration--
Total Hours3,056
LocationIRELAND
RegionEUROPE

Broker

Aircraft Details

  • Enrolled in engine SBH program
  • Recent maintenance: brand new M03 with 3,500 hours remaining, due 2041
  • 12-year airframe inspection due 2034 (last completed November 2022)
  • Meticulous condition, inside and out
  • Brand new Generation Global interior (to be installed in 2026)
  • 7-seat VIP configuration with grey leather Airbus Stylance seats
  • Equipped with air conditioning
  • Factory fitted particle separator
  • Radar altimeter (with voice output)
  • GMA340H intercom
  • New Garmin GNC 430 GPS/COM/NAV
  • King KY196 COM
  • Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder
  • Kannad 406 ELT
  • 7 place LEMO sockets for Bose headsets
  • iPad holder with power supply
  • White exterior with silver stripe
  • Main transmission: 2,014 hrs remaining
  • TR transmission: 943 hrs remaining
  • MRBS: 16,943 hrs remaining
  • TRBS: 7,543 hrs remaining
  • Starflex: 543 hrs remaining

About this Model

Overview

The Airbus EC 130B4 (H130 family) is a single-engine light helicopter known for its roomy cabin, strong out-of-ground-effect performance for its class, and a low-noise profile that supports tourism, private transport, and utility work. It is commonly configured for passenger operations with wide external visibility, making it a frequent choice where cabin experience and community noise considerations matter alongside simple single-engine operating economics.

Mission Fit

The EC 130B4 fits best into short-to-medium-range helicopter missions where passenger comfort, straightforward loading, and operating simplicity matter. It can be equipped for specialized roles, but buyers should align intended use with the specific aircraft’s certification basis and installed equipment (VFR/IFR avionics, mission kits, and weight-and-balance configuration).

Cabin

Cabin design emphasizes openness and visibility, with a flat floor and seating typically arranged to maximize passenger comfort and sightseeing sightlines. The type’s fenestron (shrouded tail rotor) and noise-focused design contribute to a calmer cabin and reduced perceived noise footprint outside, which can be important for tour routes and urban/suburban operations. Practical access through large doors supports passenger turnover and loading in high-cycle environments.