Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
Immaculate, low-hour EC120B helicopter with 12-year maintenance just completed. Features include Helisas autopilot, full Garmin avionics suite (GTX 335, GTN 750Xi, GTS 800), terrain and traffic warning systems, and a VIP Farnborough leather interior with 5 refurbished Bose AN20 headsets. Always hangared in an air-conditioned facility and flown only by the owner. New epicyclic and tail rotor scheduled for 2025, with excellent component times remaining: reduction gearbox (1849.6 hrs), driving/intermediate/breather gear bearings (5849.6 hrs each), gas generator (1849.6 hrs), HP turbine blades (3196.6 hrs), and free turbine blades (3936.6 hrs). FCU and injector manifolds are new. Metallic black exterior with grey and silver stripes. Located in the Midlands, UK.
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus EC120B (also known as the H120) is a five-seat, single-engine light helicopter positioned for owner-operators and commercial users who prioritize straightforward day-VFR missions, training, sightseeing, and short-range passenger transport. It combines a relatively quiet cabin/rotor signature for its class with a design that emphasizes pilot visibility and manageable cockpit workload over long-range capability or high-payload utility work.
Mission Fit
The EC120B fits missions that are typically under a couple of hours per leg with modest baggage and passenger expectations. It is most effective when planned around light loads and local/regional routing, where its low vibration and visibility help passenger comfort and pilot task management. Buyers should plan conservatively for density altitude and payload if operating from short/uneven sites or in hot-and-high environments.
Cabin
The cabin is arranged around a forward cockpit with strong outward visibility and a compact aft passenger area suited to short trips. Seating is commonly configured for one pilot plus up to four passengers, though practical passenger count depends on fuel, baggage, and conditions. Noise and vibration characteristics are generally favorable for the light-single class, supporting tour and short-transport use.